Sustainable Operations of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

This essential guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to leverage cutting-edge technology and circular economy principles to create resilient, profitable, and sustainable supply chains in an era of unprecedented environmental and technological change. In an age defined by technological breakthroughs and environmental challenges, this book delves into the transformative intersection of sustainability, logistics, and supply chain management. It offers a comprehensive exploration of how cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics are revolutionizing logistics operations. By optimizing routes, reducing emissions, and enhancing resource utilization, these tools empower businesses to embrace smarter, greener practices that align with today’s sustainability goals. Beyond technology, the book addresses critical challenges, such as navigating the complexities of implementing sustainable solutions, overcoming operational resistance, and ensuring economic viability. It offers actionable strategies to foster resilience in supply chains, especially in the face of global disruptions such as pandemics and disruption to global trade. With a strong focus on circular economy principles, it provides practical frameworks for integrating reuse, recycling, and efficient waste management into supply chains, all while balancing environmental consciousness with economic imperatives. Rich in insights and real-world applications, this book is an essential resource for supply chain professionals, sustainability advocates, policymakers, and researchers. Whether you’re looking to innovate your operations, enhance resilience, or contribute to a sustainable future, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to lead the way in modern logistics. Readers will find the book: Offers a comprehensive analysis of how sustainability, artificial intelligence, and the circular economy are reshaping modern logistics and supply chain management; Provides actionable strategies to overcome challenges such as high implementation costs and operational resistance in adopting green logistics practices; Explores resilience strategies to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by global disruptions, including pandemics; Highlights cutting-edge applications of AI, big data, and machine learning to optimize logistics operations for efficiency and reduced environmental impact; Delivers practical insights into integrating circular economy principles and fostering collaboration between industry, policymakers, and researchers. Audience Academics, researchers, supply chain and logistics professionals, sustainability advocates, technology specialists, and policymakers focused on sustainability and efficiency in the supply chain.

Preface xvii Part 1: Green Logistics and Sustainability Practices 1 1 Navigating the Complexities of Green Logistics Management: Challenges, Strategies, and Future Directions 3 Hafiz Wasim Akram 2 Navigating Green Logistics: Identifying Challenges and Potential Solutions 25 Rohith Ram R., Ram Prasad K. and M. Nishal 3 Challenges in Green Logistics Management 39 Sunusi Abdulkarim, Rayyan Yusuf, Simon Samson Yila, Ummi Idris, Safizahanin Mokhtar, Umar Abdullahi Maiauduga, Mark Goh, Abdulmalik Muhammad Mustapha, Sani Babayaro and Sule Mamuda Sani 4 Identification of Key Challenges in Green Logistics Management 59 Arda Toygar and Emre Ýpekçi 5 Integrating Green Logistics and Working Capital Management for Sustainable Economic Growth 85 Reet Kaur and Divyansha Kumar 6 Challenges and Strategies in Green Logistics Management: Adopting Sustainable Solutions for the Future of Supply Chain Operations 109 Karpagavalli G. Part 2: Technological Innovations in Supply Chains 129 7 Big Data in Procurement 4.0 – Digitalizing and Integrating Procurement Function 131 Rajesh Matha and Rashmi Ranjan Panigrahi 8 Big Data in Procurement 4.0: Success Factors and Solutions 159 Bargavi R. and Vasumathi P. 9 Sustainable Logistics 5.0: Combinatorial Technology with Artificial Intelligence 201 Bernardo Nicoletti and Andrea Appolloni 10 Supply Chain Disruptions: Causes, Impacts, and Resilience Strategies till Early Pandemic: A Systematic Audit 223 Goutam Sutar, Krantiraditya Dhalmahapatra and Sayan Chakraborty 11 Lot Optimization for Defective Inventory with Inspection Uncertainty 261 Maroof Ahmad Mir and Bushra 12 Optimizing the Sugarcane Supply Chain: Role of Circular Economy, ML, and MCDM 275 Sumit Kumar, Meenu Singh, Millie Pant and Václav Snasel 13 Development of Framework on Firm Green Integration and the Moderating Effects of Absorptive Capacity with Special Reference to Eco-Innovation 301 G. Devakumar Part 3: Sector-Specific Challenges and Applications 321 14 The Green Circuit: Integrating Last Mile and Reverse Logistics for Circular Supply Chain Excellence 323 Cristina Ciliberto and Kaliyan Mathiyazhagan 16 Analyzing the Hindrances Associated with the Procurement of Used Products: A Circular Economy Perspective 381 M. Nishal, Sonu Rajak and K.E.K. Vimal 17 How does Personality Trait Affect Sustainable Logistics Management in the Banking Sector? 415 Navita Nathani and Gaurav Soin References 432 Annexure 436 Index 437