Sustainable Logistics in Germany's SMEs
Sittinger, Kerstin (2013)
Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013112818793
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013112818793
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The term "sustainability" is not new. A report by the "Club of Rome" on the topic of the limits of growth was released forty years ago. Sustainability corresponds well with the current spirit of the time.
Only the urgency of prompt action seems not to have transpired into all states, governments, business leaders and consumers. Knowledge for multiple solutions for sustainable problems is already available. The global, practical and consistent implementation, however, is still relatively underdeveloped.
The transport and logistics industry cannot escape their responsibility for climate protection and social commitment. In the near future sustainability aspects signifi-cantly influence the competitiveness of logistics enterprises, as customers are increasingly demanding transparency and disclosure
The aim of this paper was to research the current situation of sustainable devel-opment in Logisitics in SMEs in Germany and possible deficits which should be worked on and overcome to ensure sustainable implementations in Germanys companies.
Only the urgency of prompt action seems not to have transpired into all states, governments, business leaders and consumers. Knowledge for multiple solutions for sustainable problems is already available. The global, practical and consistent implementation, however, is still relatively underdeveloped.
The transport and logistics industry cannot escape their responsibility for climate protection and social commitment. In the near future sustainability aspects signifi-cantly influence the competitiveness of logistics enterprises, as customers are increasingly demanding transparency and disclosure
The aim of this paper was to research the current situation of sustainable devel-opment in Logisitics in SMEs in Germany and possible deficits which should be worked on and overcome to ensure sustainable implementations in Germanys companies.