GD Summary: 18th August,2020

Topic: Green Supply Chain.

Summary:
1) Definition- 'Green supply chain management' (GSCM) refers to the concept of
integrating sustainable environmental processes into the traditional supply
chain. This can include processes such as product design, material sourcing and
selection, manufacturing and production, operation and end-of-life
management.
2) Discussed about how packaging can be modified to save environment-Ex- Colgate
Palmolive.
3) Discussed how the waste can be used in a different environmentally friendly
way- Ex McDonalds using the waste oil as biodiesel for delivery vehicles.
4) Discussed how circular supply chain may also help in this- example: The iron fines
being reused after beneficiation after being produced as waste in steel industry.
5) Also the focus has to be across the entire supply chain not just a particular part
of it. Ex- Just like Nestle has integrated green practices right from the farmers to
the customers. They label wastes about where to dispose it of.
6) Climate change action has been on the rise, therefore a greater focus on the
Green supply chain has to be done.
7) The green supply chain would require investments and it should be done in a
phase wise manner. Companies are concerned about the carbon footprint as well
and they are shifting to cleaner fuels and cleaner technology.
Feedback:
1) Gave examples but should have structured it a bit more.
2) Voice modulation is required and have to slow down a bit so that the moderator can
register.
3) The conclusion should have been more structured .