Week 1 Assignments

Assigned Reading and Research:

• Abbate, S., Centobelli, P., Cerchione, R., Nadeem, S. P., & Riccio, E. (2024). Sustainability trends and gaps in the textile, apparel and fashion industries. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 26(2), 2837–2864.
• Akhavan, R. M., & Zvezdov, D. (2021). Addressing sustainability information needs along supply chains. Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal (Print), 12(4), 643–666.
• Linton, J. D., Klassen, R., & Jayaraman, V. (2007). Sustainable supply chains: An introduction. Journal of Operations Management, 25(6), 1075–1082.

Recommended Reading & Videos:

• Asare, A. (2024). Supply Chain Sustainability: Balancing Environmental, Social, And Economic. Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, 28(3), 1–3.
• IBM. (2024, March 11). Sustainable Supply Chain Management. Ibm.com.
• ‌Sustainable Supply Chain: Definition, Components, and Benefits. (2024, May 14). Inboundlogistics.com.

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Week 2 Assignments

Assigned Reading and Research:

• Jarvis-Grove, K. (2021). Futureproofing Procurement: The Importance of an Ethical and Sustainable Approach (1st ed., Chapter 3, pp.23-35). Business Expert Press.
• Lombardi, P. (2018). Sustainable procurement policies and practices. Municipal World, 128(12), 41–42.
• Neitzel, J. (2015). Sustainable sourcing to innovate a private brand. Journal of Brand Strategy, 4(2), 154–160.

Additional Resources

Week 3 Assignments

Week 3 Assignments

Assigned Reading and Research:

• Investigation of Green Logistics Strategies: A Case Study in Indian Context. (2023). NanoWorld Journal, 9(S1).
• Makkar, S. (2024). Green transportation and logistics: STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS: By understanding the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to a sustainable future, supply chain industry stakeholders can map a path forward. In Supply chain management review (Vol. 28, Number 4, pp. 34-). Peerless Media, LLC.
•  Munkholt, M. R. (2024). 30 Strategies for Greener Logistics. Retrieved January 8
• Simm, N. (2021). Greening Logistics : Implementation of Green Logistics Practices Through Interaction. (1st ed.). Linkopings Universitet.

Additional Readings & Videos:

• DesJardins, J. (2011, 2011/01/31). Should corporations be socially responsible and green? , Henry Stewart Talks.
• King, C. (2024, November 13). Top 10: Green Transport Solutions. Sustainabilitymag.com; Bizclik Media Ltd. ‌
• Transportation - Amazon Sustainability. (2023). Aboutamazon.com.

Week 4 Assignments

Assigned Reading and Research:

• Hung, H. (2011). Directors’ Roles in Corporate Social Responsibility: A Stakeholder Perspective. Journal of Business Ethics, 103(3), 385–402.
• Karimi, A., & Rahim, K. A. (2015). Classification of External Stakeholders Pressures in Green Supply Chain Management. Procedia Environmental Sciences, 30, 27–32.

Week 5 Assignments

Assigned Reading and Research:

• Azmi, F. R., Roni, M., & Sa’at, M. (2024). Circular Supply Chain Management in Developing Countries: Challenges, Opportunities and Pathways to Sustainability. Information Management and Business Review, 16(1(I)), 105–115.
• Cohen, S. (2023, January 30). The Challenges of Sustainable Supply Chains. State of the Planet. 
• Cleveland-Peck, P. (2024, July 24). Work With Us on Sustainability and You’ll See Progress and Prosperity, Says PepsiCo CSO. WSJ; The Wall Street Journal.
• Darley, J. (2024, September 11). Top 10: Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies. Sustainabilitymag.com; Bizclik Media Ltd.

Optional Readings & Videos:

• Barnum, E. (2024, April 26). Creating a Circular Economy: Solutions for a Sustainable Supply Chain | Ivalua. Ivalua.
• Biela-Weyenberg, A. (2023, August 15). 16 Ways to Improve Supply Chain Sustainability. Oracle.com; Oracle.
• Sustainability Case Studies. (2023, February 9). McKinsey & Company.
• ‌The Power of Sustainable Innovation: Real-World Case Studies | Rostone Operations. (2018). Rostone Operations.
• Tolentino, T. (2024, March 17). Top 10 Sustainability Case Studies & Success Stories in 2024 - Marketing Scoop. Marketing Scoop.‌‌

Week 6 Assignments

Required Readings and Videos:

• Novata. (2024, May 13). ESG Reporting: Selecting the Metrics that Matter. Sustainabilitymag.com; Bizclik Media Ltd.
• ‌Swallow, T. (2022, January 2). Five KPIs that businesses use to measure sustainability. Sustainabilitymag.com; Bizclik Media Ltd.
• Swallow, T. (2022, June 14). Supply chains must benchmark their sustainable initiatives. Sustainabilitymag.com; Bizclik Media Ltd.‌

Recommended Readings and Videos:

• Our Insights. (2024, December 11). McKinsey & Company. ‌