Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation

Building Responsible and Resilient Supply Chains
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-3986-2409-2
Verlag: Kogan Page Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 240 mm

Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation is a textbook that looks at the processes, issues and solutions of imbedding and managing environmental and social changes into supply chains.

This textbook is aimed at postgraduate students studying the challenges and disruptions faced within supply chains when becoming more sustainable. Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation covers:

- Environmental and social factors
- Building and developing sustainable supply chains
- Embedding sustainable operations

- Managing disruptions and supply chain leadership
- Risks and opportunities during transformation
- Metrics and KPIs for evaluating success

With this textbook students will understand how to manage challenges that can arise when building a sustainable, ethical and resilient supply chain, and how recalibrating strategies can lead to a more sustainable supply chain. Real-world examples from P&G, Unilever, Mars, Starbucks and McDonald's are included throughout to assist with problem-solving, critical thinking and application.

In-text resources include a glossary, learning outcomes, exercise questions and activities. Online resources include PowerPoint slides for lecturers and a lecturers' manual with additional assignments.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shukla, Manish

Swami, Vickey

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Betriebliches Energie- und Umweltmanagement
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Produktionsmanagement, Qualitätskontrolle
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Einkauf, Logistik, Supply-Chain-Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter - 01: The path to sustainable transformation; Chapter - 02: The crisis unfolds: initial reactions and strategic responses; Chapter - 03: Defensive strategies: denial, blame-shifting, and crisis communication; Chapter - 04: Delaying tactics and empty promises: short-term gains, long-term risk; Chapter - 05: The turning point: crisis and recalibration; Chapter - 06: Strategic compliance and achieving early wins; Chapter - 07: Challenges of sustaining progress: backsliding, fatigue, and internal conflicts; Chapter - 08: Rebuilding trust and long-term commitment; Chapter - 09: Navigating the corporate response cycle: strategies for the future; Chapter - 10: Real-World Examples, reflections, and lessons learned

Über Autor(innen)

Swami, Vickey
Vickey Swami is a dynamic consultant with a deep expertise in data analytics, and business transformation. With a strong focus on delivering data-driven insights, he has guided numerous organizations through complex product development and market positioning challenges, consistently driving operational efficiency and revenue growth.

Armed with years of experience across industries, his unique ability to blend strategic foresight with actionable solutions has made him a trusted advisor for businesses seeking sustainable growth and innovation.

Shukla, Manish
Manish Shukla is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at Leeds University Business School and Programme Director of the MSc Global Supply Chain Management. His research focuses on addressing real-life challenges in sustainable supply chain, applying operations, technology and innovation.

He has published papers in prestigious international 4* and 3* journals and his research has been recognized and awarded by several reputed international organizations.

He has a very successful track record of working with large international organizations, government bodies, SMEs and other organizations for key projects. He has previously worked at Cornell University, MIT Global SCALE Network and Durham University.

Manish Shukla is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at Leeds University and Programme Director of the MSc Global Supply Chain Management. He is a Fulbright Fellow, with his research focusing on addressing real-life challenges in sustainable supply chain, applying operations, technology and innovation.

Vickey Swami is a dynamic consultant with a deep expertise in data analytics and business transformation, based in Manchester, UK. With a strong focus on delivering data-driven insights, he has guided numerous organizations through complex product development and market positioning challenges, consistently driving operational efficiency and revenue growth.