This document discusses green supply chain management and reverse logistics. It defines supply chain management and green supply chain management. Green SCM involves integrating environmental thinking into all stages of the supply chain. The document also provides success stories of companies that implemented green SCM practices like reusable packaging and saw significant cost savings. It discusses the need for green SCM due to factors like regulations, consumer demand and benefits to organizations. Key areas to green the supply chain are identified like product design, procurement, production, packaging, and reverse logistics. Reverse logistics is defined as the return of materials and involves activities like recycling. The challenges and strategic uses of reverse logistics are also outlined.
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