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| | There's a lot of talk about sustainability at the moment. But isn't a green supply chain just an efficient supply chain in different clothing? |
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| | I totally agree - a green supply chain can definately be achieved by companies that operate a lean and efficient supply chain. We must not forget that with current energy and commodity prices increasing - driven by market volatility, uncertainty about long-term supply and the future of oil prices - going greener could also mean cutting costs. |
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| | An efficient supply chain is of course a desirable objective, as it will increase business profitability and improve sustainability. But I am worried that companies will think that by reducing the amount ofpackaging they use, or reducing the waste they produce, they have done enough. The environmental problems are are facing are far greater than this??? |
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| | Sue80 - however efficient your supply chain is, if you are 'manufacturing' bottled water or something maybe dirty like oil, you will never be truly green or sustainable. Timbo makes a good point. It is a much bigger issue than cutting packaging/carbon and therefore costs in the supply chain and celebrating the great sustainable success story in the company's annual review. I'm not sure commercialism and sustainability go hand in hand. Legislation will be the driver. Watch out for carbon taxes. |
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| Yes, resources are in short supply. Oil is running out and demand from places like China is growing. But isn't sustainability much more than just 'going green' by conserving natural resources. We will never be able to conserve oil for long enough. There is a finite amount of it left and it will run out eventually. Companies will need to deal with that by finding new ways of doing business. We will need new fuels, new sources of energy and we will need to reduce our reliance on food imports.
For me the key to sustainability is the human angle. Addressing social issues such as where food came from, who was responsible for its production, did they get a fair wage etc. Guaranteeing ethical sourcing and ideally local sourcing. This requires a total mind shift for business and consumers. Consumers are already demanding the shift, but how serious they are about it will become apparent as prices go up and the recession starts to bite.
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| | While I obviously agree with the last couple of points that have been made, and at the risk of contradicting my earlier post, a more sustainable supply chain is obviously required and it is something that can be acheived now with enough desire and effort from all those involved. My question is this, however, what role does GS1 have in this? Yes, I understand that GS1 can help improve supply chain efficiency, but does it have any other role to play? I work for a small food manufacturer (ready meals etc) and I want to have a 'greener supply chain'. I've been investigating various angles, but can someone at GS1 tell me what role they can play, if any???? |
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| DaveAngel (5/29/2008)
Sue80 - however efficient your supply chain is, if you are 'manufacturing' bottled water or something maybe dirty like oil, you will never be truly green or sustainable. Of course it would be very difficult to operate a 100% green supply chain and become truly green or sustainable but there are always ways of offsetting the bad or dirty things in the business. For instance, changing your energy supplier to a green one that uses wind turbines, solar panels etc - which are now easily available in the UK. As Tesco says, every little helps! |
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| timbo (5/30/2008)
My question is this, however, what role does GS1 have in this? Yes, I understand that GS1 can help improve supply chain efficiency, but does it have any other role to play? I work for a small food manufacturer (ready meals etc) and I want to have a 'greener supply chain'. I've been investigating various angles, but can someone at GS1 tell me what role they can play, if any????Any one has got answer for this???because i am also facing similar kind of problem.. |
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| | Anyone from GS1 UK there with an answer? |
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