We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
  • ::COVID-19 COVERAGE::
  • INDUSTRY PRESS ROOM
  • SUBMISSIONS
  • MEDIA FILE
  • Create Account
  • Sign In
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Free Newsletters
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
  • STRATEGY
  • GLOBAL
  • LOGISTICS
  • MANUFACTURING
  • PROCUREMENT
  • VIDEO
    • News & Exclusives
    • Viewer Contributed
    • Upload your video
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • White Papers
    • Webcasts
    • Events
    • Blogs
      • Reflections
      • SCQ Forum
    • Mobile Apps
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
  • STRATEGY
  • GLOBAL
  • LOGISTICS
  • MANUFACTURING
  • PROCUREMENT
  • VIDEO
    • News & Exclusives
    • Viewer Contributed
    • Upload your video
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • White Papers
    • Webcasts
    • Events
    • Blogs
      • Reflections
      • SCQ Forum
    • Mobile Apps
Home » Little green schoolhouse
Forward Thinking

Little green schoolhouse

April 1, 2009
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
No Comments

Signaling the growing interest in the connection between environmentalism and supply chain management, colleges and universities on every continent are now teaching "green" supply chain management and logistics courses. They frequently are offered as certificate and continuing education courses, or as modules within general supply chain or logistics courses.

One such example is the University of California-San Diego (USA), which offers the "The Green Supply Chain" course as part of its Sustainable Business Practices and Purchasing and Supply Management certificate programs. The program is unusual because it is offered for credit and was developed by SEEDS (Sustainable Economic and Environmental Development Solutions) Global Alliance, a consulting firm that specializes in environmental issues.

Many supply chain and procurement professionals lack a strong background in the sustainable business practices that are becoming a recognized aspect of day-to-day operations, said instructor David R. Meyer, a principal in SEEDS Global Alliance.

"The focus of this course is to provide professionals with the tools necessary to make sound purchasing decisions and support growing organizational and customer demand for implementing preferable purchasing decisions," Meyer said. "Supply chain professionals have an opportunity to be the 'gatekeepers' for environmentally preferable purchasing."

Students taking the course learn about such subjects as the selection of socially responsible suppliers, product design and disposal, product lifecycle assessment, environmental cost accounting, and reverse logistics. Other topics include sustainable action planning and the Green SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) Model developed by the Supply-Chain Council.

For more information, visit the UC?San Diego Extension web site.

  • Related Articles

    Port of NY and NJ welcomes Little Lady Liberty

    A peek inside Wal-Mart Canada's "green" distribution center

    A peek inside Wal-Mart Canada's "green" distribution center

Recent Articles by Supply Chain Quarterly Staff

Hyundai teams with pharmacy startup to build autonomous prescription delivery

EDGE Conference is heading to Nashville

Newest podcast series focuses on supply chain technologies

You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Most Popular Articles

  • Is it time to blow up S&OP?

  • How to build a supplier diversity program that will drive long-term impact

  • Logistics pros warn of business impact from Russia-Ukraine war

  • Supply chain’s miracle workers

  • Container prices continue to drop

Featured Video

Cccb7d13 710a 4473 8132 da8b6cc286f1

The Sportsman's Guide Case study: Increasing Accuracy & Productivity

Viewer Contributed
Thanks to the Lucas Warehouse Optimization Suite, The Sportsman's Guide has increased productivity, reduced training time, and experienced a boost in accuracy for both full-time staff and seasonal employees. Want to learn how Lucas can help your DC be more efficient, accurate, and safe while reducing labor costs?...

FEATURED WHITE PAPERS

  • Omnitracs One – Last Mile Solutions

  • The enterprise shipper's guide to building a smarter truckload RFP

  • Fixed vs. Flexible Automation: Which Option is Better for 3PLs?

  • Enhancing Relationships in Logistics through Data & Collaboration

View More

Subscribe to Supply Chain Quarterly

Get Your Subscription
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • E-NEWSLETTERS
  • ADVERTISING
  • CUSTOMER CARE
  • CONTACT
  • ABOUT
  • STAFF
  • PRIVACY POLICY

Copyright ©2022. All Rights ReservedDesign, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing