Green Supply Chain 2011
Sustainable supply chain management has emerged as a strategic weapon. Consequently,companies must strategically review their processes, materials, and operational concepts - integrating the perspective of how environmental issues play an increasing role in supply chain value creation.
Leading companies are looking to the supply chain for answers in their strategic differentiation. A top 10 reasons why most companies are incorporating eco awareness into the supply chains is Innovation. Incorporating sustainability concepts into the supply chain will not only be a catalyst for supplier innovation but it can move the entire organization forward. It will increase profitability. By proactively incorporating sustainability concepts into their supply chain companies will decrease cost and add the value to operations. Creating uniquely different green supply chain practices will differentiate the company and its products in the market place - in line with changes in consumer attitudes towards sustainability and enhancing company reputation.
The forum will focus on three core areas:
- Process Innovation,
- Information Technology Advances, and
- Innovations in Efficiency through Green Supply Chain Management
The Forum and its pre-conference workshop will include panel discussions, case studies and a small group workshop. Gain peer advice and connections at our networking event, held in the evening and during our lunch program featuring an exciting guest speaker.
With renowned thought leaders and a panel of experts, the Green Supply Chain Forum will give you the opportunity to gain critical learning directly from the front lines.
Invest a day and a half. Learn why companies are “greening” their supply chains and how it’s making them more efficient, more agile and even driving profitability.
It’s a new way of innovating. It’s the future.
The Ryder Center for Supply Chain Management in collaboration with the South Florida Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) presents a Pre-Conference Workshop on Thursday morning, October 27, 2011:
"Carbon Footprint Modeling:
An Introductory and Applied Case Study and Tools."
FIU - College of Business Administration
CBC Room 240
The workshop will be led by Anthony Craig, Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Center for Transportation & Logistics. Following the small group workshop will be a Panel Discussion on Carbon Footprint Best Practices and New Developments with Bryan Cochie, DAMCO and Brian Nemeth, Alix Partners.
The Fourth Annual Green Supply Chain Forum hosted by the Ryder Center for Supply Chain Management will be on Thursday afternoon, ending with a Keynote address and networking lunch.
It will focus on Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in Business Innovation through Green Supply Chain Management Practices and it features experts who will discuss business innovations driven by green supply chain management activities.
Registration
Space is limited, please register online at:
http://business.fiu.edu/greensupplychain/registration.html
Registration Fees
Green Supply Chain Forum, Pre-Conference Workshop
Registration Fee: $65.00, FIU Alumni: $45.00
Registration Fee at the door: $85.00, FIU Alumni: $65.00
Thursday October 27th, 2011: 8:45 am – 1:30 pm
If you are an active member of the FIU Alumni Association, CSCMP, APICS, or ISM, please call Jose Rocha at 305.348.6332 for special pricing and coupon codes.
- How do you measure the carbon footprint of a supply chain and what do you include?
- What are the right strategies and investments to reduce the energy and carbon emissions throughout the supply chain?
- How do you communicate the carbon footprint to consumers, stakeholders and partners in your supply chain?
Who should attend this workshop?
Supply chain professionals who are interested in sustainability and carbon footprints. No prior experience with carbon footprint methods is required.
What you will learn?
This case study is intended to give participants an introduction to the key concepts of carbon footprint measurement. Participants should develop an understanding of the issues companies face in defining their carbon footprint, measuring it, and including carbon footprint measurement as part of an overall strategy.
