Supply chains have a big impact on the environment. They contribute to issues like pollution, resource depletion, and waste. Even with the best intentions, it can sometimes be challenging to find ways to make a supply chain more environmentally friendly. But by analyzing costs and tracking the environmental impacts of each stage of the process, you can work toward it.

Using eco-friendly practices can help lessen the impact that resources, processes, and activities have on the environment. So can being open about how you work, and teaming up with suppliers for responsible sourcing to boost sustainability. By embracing these challenges, the organization you work for can play a part in creating a more environmentally-friendly global supply chain. This course will help you navigate the various options that are out there.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the environmental impact of supply chains
• Describe the common challenges that prevent companies from working toward sustainable supply chains
• Apply steps for working toward a sustainable supply chain

Why take this course?

If you’re a supply-chain or operational manager, it’s important that you understand how supply chains impact the environment. This course will help you prepare for challenges and apply steps to reduce your carbon footprint. It’ll look at the main environmental impact supply chains have on the planet and cover some common challenges that might prevent you from achieving your sustainability goals. And it will outline some steps you can take to make the supply chain as green as possible.

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