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As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, inflation has revealed
itself to be a major problem for all countries of the developed
world. The problem has been exacerbated in developing nations,
which had problems even before the pandemic. Energy prices have
increased, and with the increase in transportation costs, it has
been more difficult for many retailers to stock shelves as they did
before the pandemic. It is understood by many that the rising
prices and supply chain disruptions will likely not be temporary
and must be managed by future executives. Managing Inflation and
Supply Chain Disruptions in the Global Economy uncovers the many
ways businesses can manage this new phenomenon. It discusses global
crises and their effects on the global economy in terms of
inflation and supply chain. Covering topics such as inflationist
impact, crisis leadership, and deglobalization, this premier
reference source is an essential resource for economists, supply
chain specialists, government officials, consultants, business
leaders and executives, logistics professionals, IT managers,
students and educators of higher education, researchers, and
academicians.
During the first decade of the 21st century, the world has
witnessed a plethora of corporate scandals, global economic crises,
and rising environmental concerns. As a result of these
developments, pressure has been mounting on businesses to pay more
attention to the environmental and resource consequences of the
products they produce and services they deliver. Recent
Developments on Creating Sustainable Value in the Global Economy
contains a collection of pioneering research on the integration of
issues of sustainability within the traditional areas of
management. While highlighting topics including green marketing,
circular economy, and sustainable business, this book is ideally
designed for managers, executives, environmentalists, economists,
business professionals, researchers, academicians, and students in
disciplines including marketing, economics, finance, operations
management, communication science, and information technology.
The issue of sustainability has become a vital discussion in many
industries within the public and private sectors. In the business
realm, incorporating such practices allows organizations to
redesign their operations more effectively. The Handbook of
Research on Supply Chain Management for Sustainable Development is
a critical scholarly resource that examines academic and corporate
interest in sustainability in all facets of business management.
Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as green supply
chains, environmental standards, and production planning, this book
is geared toward professionals, researchers, and managers seeking
current and relevant research on optimizing supply chains to ensure
fair labor practices, lower emissions, and a cleaner environment.
Various industries in modern society can contribute to many
different sustainable development initiatives. By implementing
better processes for resource usage and its impacts, businesses can
play a vital role in creating a cleaner environment. Ethics and
Sustainability in Global Supply Chain Management is a comprehensive
reference source for the latest scholarly material on
organizational procedures and methods that ensure environmental
sustainability, while maintaining effective production processes.
Highlighting the most innovative topics and perspectives, such as
life cycle costing, waste management, and business leadership, this
book is ideally designed for professionals, academics,
practitioners, graduate students, and researchers interested in
developing green supply chain processes.
In an age of rising environmental concerns, it has become necessary
for businesses to pay special attention the resources they are
consuming and the long-term effects of the products they are
creating. These concerns, coupled with the current global economic
crisis, demand a solution that includes not only business, but
politics, ecology, and culture as well. Developing Sustainable
Value in Economics, Finance, and Marketing provides the latest
empirical research findings on how sustainable development can work
not just for organizations, but for the global economy as a whole.
This book is an essential reference source for professionals and
researchers in various fields, including economics, finance, and
marketing; operations management; communication sciences;
sociology; and information technology.
Sustainability is a growing area of research in ecology, economics,
environmental science, business, and cultural studies.
Specifically, sustainable waste disposal and management is a
growing concern as both solid and liquid wastes are rapidly
expanding in direct correlation with population growth and improved
economic conditions across regions. The Handbook of Research on
Waste Management Techniques for Sustainability explores the topic
of sustainable development in an era where domestic and municipal
waste is becoming a concern for both human and environmental
health. Highlighting a number of topics relating to pollution,
green initiatives, and waste reduction in both the public and
private sector, this research-based publication is designed for use
by environmental scientists, business executives, researchers,
graduate-level students, and policymakers seeking the latest
information on sustainability in business, medicine, agriculture,
and society.
It has become clear that managing and maintaining state-of-the-art
healthcare facilities is more important than ever before.
Healthcare consists of many different institutions and supports
personnel ranging from laboratories of universities, public and
private hospitals, research centers of health institutions, public
health institutes, institutions, and organizations engaged in
research and development in the field of medicine. For all these
entities to be successful, there needs to be coordination among the
bodies and quality must be kept at a very high level. Perspectives
on Quality and Competitiveness in the Healthcare Services Sector
considers the current state of the healthcare services sector and
examines future directions. Covering topics such as quality
excellence models, accreditation, and e-health, this premier
reference source is an essential resource for economists,
healthcare specialists, government officials, consultants, business
leaders and executives, healthcare professionals, IT managers,
students and educators of higher education, researchers, and
academicians.
In the modern world, solid and liquid waste deposits are mounting
due to increasing populations and wealth. Businesses are therefore
being put under pressure to pay attention to the environmental and
resource consequences of the products they produce and the services
they deliver. The Circular Economy and Its Implications on
Sustainability and the Green Supply Chain is a collection of
innovative research on methods of extending biological cycles found
in nature to technological cycles where goods, when disposed
properly, are converted into new products in an environmentally
efficient way. It examines current research on how to deal with the
waste resulting from human activities, the relationship between
environmental and human health, and international legislation on
waste management. This book is ideally designed for economists,
managers, practitioners, academicians, researchers, and students.
The global supply chain creates environmental and social burdens
during different stages of production and distribution. Ethical and
sustainable practices along the supply chain seek to minimize these
burdens and ensure fair labor practices, lower emissions, and a
cleaner environment. Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain
Management in a Global Context uses cases, qualitative studies,
empirical results, and analyses of legal frameworks to focus on
ethics and sustainability as they relate to the management of
global supply chains. Featuring research on topics such as
production planning, consumer awareness, and labor laws, this book
is ideally designed for managers, policymakers, professionals,
researchers, and students working in the field of sustainable
development and related disciplines including marketing, economics,
finance, operations management, supply chain management,
environmental science, and waste management.
The rise of technology in human culture has changed almost every
facet of society. Technology is especially useful regarding
sustainable development. These technologies can cause significant
greenhouse gas reductions and other benefits in terms of logistics
and smart cities. New technology applied in this way can greatly
help the human effort to restore the environment. Disruptive
Technologies and Eco-Innovation for Sustainable Development
provides an in-depth look into the new techniques, strategies, and
technologies for achieving environmental sustainability through
best business and technology practices. The book covers topics such
as eco-innovation, green criteria, Agriculture 4.0, and topics
related to logic, philosophy, and history of science and technology
from the green/sustainable point of view. It is essential for
managers, academicians, scientists, students, and researchers in
various government, public, and private sectors.
Many fields are beginning to implement developing practices that
prove to be more efficient and environmentally friendly compared to
traditional practices. This holds true for the realm of business,
as organizations are redesigning their operations through the
incorporation of sustainable methods. Research is needed on the
specific techniques companies are using to promote efficiency and
improved effectiveness using sustainability. Handbook of Research
on Sustainable Supply Chain Management for the Global Economy is an
essential reference source that discusses the incorporation of
sustainability in various facets of business management. Featuring
research on topics such as disruptive logistics, production
planning, and renewable energy sources, this book is ideally
designed for researchers, practitioners, students, managers,
policymakers, academicians, economists, scholars, and educators
seeking coverage on sustainable practices in supply chains to
ensure a cleaner environment.
As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, inflation has revealed
itself to be a major problem for all countries of the developed
world. The problem has been exacerbated in developing nations,
which had problems even before the pandemic. Energy prices have
increased, and with the increase in transportation costs, it has
been more difficult for many retailers to stock shelves as they did
before the pandemic. It is understood by many that the rising
prices and supply chain disruptions will likely not be temporary
and must be managed by future executives. Managing Inflation and
Supply Chain Disruptions in the Global Economy uncovers the many
ways businesses can manage this new phenomenon. It discusses global
crises and their effects on the global economy in terms of
inflation and supply chain. Covering topics such as inflationist
impact, crisis leadership, and deglobalization, this premier
reference source is an essential resource for economists, supply
chain specialists, government officials, consultants, business
leaders and executives, logistics professionals, IT managers,
students and educators of higher education, researchers, and
academicians.
The rise of technology in human culture has changed almost every
facet of society. Technology is especially useful regarding
sustainable development. These technologies can cause significant
greenhouse gas reductions and other benefits in terms of logistics
and smart cities. New technology applied in this way can greatly
help the human effort to restore the environment. Disruptive
Technologies and Eco-Innovation for Sustainable Development
provides an in-depth look into the new techniques, strategies, and
technologies for achieving environmental sustainability through
best business and technology practices. The book covers topics such
as eco-innovation, green criteria, Agriculture 4.0, and topics
related to logic, philosophy, and history of science and technology
from the green/sustainable point of view. It is essential for
managers, academicians, scientists, students, and researchers in
various government, public, and private sectors.
The global supply chain creates environmental and social burdens
during different stages of production and distribution. Ethical and
sustainable practices along the supply chain seek to minimize these
burdens and ensure fair labor practices, lower emissions, and a
cleaner environment. Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain
Management in a Global Context uses cases, qualitative studies,
empirical results, and analyses of legal frameworks to focus on
ethics and sustainability as they relate to the management of
global supply chains. Featuring research on topics such as
production planning, consumer awareness, and labor laws, this book
is ideally designed for managers, policymakers, professionals,
researchers, and students working in the field of sustainable
development and related disciplines including marketing, economics,
finance, operations management, supply chain management,
environmental science, and waste management.
In the modern world, solid and liquid waste deposits are mounting
due to increasing populations and wealth. Businesses are therefore
being put under pressure to pay attention to the environmental and
resource consequences of the products they produce and the services
they deliver. The Circular Economy and Its Implications on
Sustainability and the Green Supply Chain is a collection of
innovative research on methods of extending biological cycles found
in nature to technological cycles where goods, when disposed
properly, are converted into new products in an environmentally
efficient way. It examines current research on how to deal with the
waste resulting from human activities, the relationship between
environmental and human health, and international legislation on
waste management. This book is ideally designed for economists,
managers, practitioners, academicians, researchers, and students.
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