Green Logistics: Improving the Environmental Sustainability of Logistics
Alan McKinnon
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Description for Green Logistics: Improving the Environmental Sustainability of Logistics
Paperback. Analyzes the environmental consequences of logistics and how to deal with them. This book examines ways of reducing these externalities and achieving a more sustainable balance between economic, environmental and social objectives. Editor(s): McKinnon, Alan; Browne, Michael; Whiteing, Anthony; Piecyk, Maja. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJJ; KJMV5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 670.
Leading the way in current thinking on environmental logistics, Green Logistics provides a unique insight on the environmental impacts of logistics and the actions that companies and governments can take to deal with them. It is written by leading researchers in the field and provides a comprehensive view of the subject for students, managers and policy-makers. Fully updated, the 3rd edition of Green Logistics has a more global perspective than previous editions. It introduces new contributors and international case studies that illustrate the impact of green logistics in practice. There is a new chapter on the links between ... Read more
Leading the way in current thinking on environmental logistics, Green Logistics provides a unique insight on the environmental impacts of logistics and the actions that companies and governments can take to deal with them. It is written by leading researchers in the field and provides a comprehensive view of the subject for students, managers and policy-makers. Fully updated, the 3rd edition of Green Logistics has a more global perspective than previous editions. It introduces new contributors and international case studies that illustrate the impact of green logistics in practice. There is a new chapter on the links between ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Kogan Page Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780749471859
SKU
V9780749471859
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Alan McKinnon
Alan McKinnon is Professor and Head of Logistics at Kühne Logistics University, Hamburg. He has been researching and teaching in freight transport and logistics for 35 years and has published in journals and books. He's been an adviser to several governments and international organisations on environmental aspects of logistics. Michael Browne is Professor of Logistics at the ... Read more
Reviews for Green Logistics: Improving the Environmental Sustainability of Logistics
"The 3rd edition of Green Logistics, edited and written by leading academics in the field of logistics, includes a number of new contributors and new case studies. The contributors look at the impact of logistics on the environment and its effect on priorities for logistics professionals and organisations. Ranging from operational to strategic perspectives on green logistics, the authors consider ... Read more