Experts stress that to fight climate change, it is critical to transform supply chains as they produce around 60% of all carbon emissions globally. But while greener supply chains are a growing imperative, the supply chain community is “unengaged” on the topic, according to international author and renowned circular supply chain specialist Deborah Dull.
The newly released book, “Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration” provides a comprehensive framework for individuals and businesses to adopt more sustainable practices. Dull and Kent introduce readers to their “unlearn” model, which encourages companies to rethink traditional supply chain processes and embrace innovative strategies that align with sustainability goals. To unlearn, seven key steps are needed, according to Dull and Kent, who outline these in their book.
* Liberate yourself from the status quo – Liberating oneself from the status quo is the third step in the duo’s unlearn model for sustainable supply chains. “Established beliefs and outdated practices can be major barriers to implementing sustainable supply chain strategies. Before embarking on transformative change, organisations must first overcome pervasive myths that undermine the business case for environmental and social responsibility,” they assert.