An introduction to green supply chain management: a literature scoping approach

This chapter introduces green supply chain management (GSCM), a field that integrates environmental thinking with traditional supply chain management thinking, policies, and practices. GSCM aims to minimize the environmental impact of a product or service throughout its life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal or recycling. The key concepts include green procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and reverse logistics. The benefits of adopting GSCM include, inter alia, improved environmental performance, cost savings, regulatory compliance, and enhanced brand reputation. Challenges concomitant to the adoption and integration of GSCM include organizational resistance, a lack of top management support, and cross-functional collaboration. This chapter emphasizes the importance of measuring and reporting environmental and sustainability performance in green supply chains. This introduction lays the groundwork for a more detailed exploration of the principles, strategies, and best practices of green supply chain management.