Dr. O. P. Mishra
Abstract
Environmental issues have become extremely important at every step of the supply chain i.e. manufacturing, distribution of finished goods to the customer and disposing of expired goods. This paper is highlighting these concerns by taking into account the green issues of supply chain such as procurement of raw material, manufacturing, distribution, waste disposal, reverse logistics etc. By giving priority to these concerns, an organisation not only saves the environment but also makes the entire business sustainable. This requires the overhaul in internal systems and operations of the business. This paper is considering the enablers and sub-enablers of green supply chain of process industries which impact overall sustenance of business in competitive environment and avoid various sanctions levied by world communities and regulatory authorities. A comparative list of enablers has been prepared using Analytical Hierarchy Process in order to deduce the importance of several green issues which must be addressed by the firms to save environment and be a business leader.
Keywords- Green Supply chain management, environment, sustainable, Analytical hierarchy process