IMPACT OF SUPPLY CHAIN ON INCREASING ENVIRONMENT VALUE

Abstract

Most supply chain optimization issues are related to the tendency to minimize the total cost throughout the chain. Taking into account that environmental protection has now become a public concern, an environmentally friendly supply chain is seen as a solution to this problem. The present article aims to study the impact of the supply chain on the environment value growth, and has the following objectives: research of activities at the supply chain level, taking into account the impact of all those targeted to create long-term environmental value, research of motivations and obstacles designing an environmentally friendly supply chain, the link between green supply chain management practices and organizational performance. In conclusion, we present the factors that motivate businesses to engage in supply chains actions with minimal impact on the environment, as well as barriers to their environmental activities.

Keywords

• green supply chain
• supply chain management
• product life cycle
• sustainable development