With the help of this bachelor thesis, the development from logistics to green logistics is presented. Furthermore, the differences in the objectives are shown. Based on the work, it is illustrated whether the entrepreneurs are aware of the current environmental situation. Furthermore, measures are addressed that can be implemented in the companies. These measures are intended to increase transport efficiency in the long term and provide guidance on how to make logistics more environmentally friendly.
Globalization and the increasing number of transports have a negative impact on the environment. The environmental impact results primarily from the CO2 emissions caused in the process. However, the results also show that companies are willing to make their supply chain "greener" and take action accordingly.
In the literature, some reasons are given why the implementation of green logistics is inevitable. As a conclusion, it can be seen that green logistics will play an important role in the future, as companies themselves want to act more sustainably.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
- LIST OF FIGURES
- ABSTRACT
- INTRODUCTION
- Problem statement
- Objective
- Approach/Methodology
- FUNDAMENTALS OF GREEN LOGISTICS
- Definition of logistics
- Definition of green logistics
- Importance of green logistics in companies
- CHANGE ASPECTS FOR COMPANIES THROUGH GREEN LOGISTICS
- Strategic and operational measures
- Truck transport
- Rail transport
- Combined transport
- Ship freight
- airfreight
- Software improvements
- Delivery concepts
- Technological measures
- Truck transport
- navigation
- Environmentally friendly buildings
- Supply Chain: Product Carbon Footprint
- Benefits of the Product Carbon Footprint
- Limits of the Product Carbon Footprint
- Application of green logistics in companies
- Hermes
- DB Schenker
- Strategic and operational measures
- ROLE OF THE GOVERNMENT IN GREEN LOGISTICS
- Government catalogue of measures
- Existing programs in the U.S. and U.K.
- OBSTACLES AND BENEFITS OF GREEN LOGISTICS
- The obstacles to the implementation of green logistics
- Cost
- Time factor
- Reliability factor
- Stocks
- Other distribution channels
- The benefits of the successful implementation of green logistics
- Economic or ecological benefits for the company
- Image improvement of the company
- The obstacles to the implementation of green logistics
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This bachelor thesis investigates green logistics, exploring its strategic and operational measures, technological advancements, and the resulting benefits for companies. It examines the role of government in promoting green logistics and analyzes the obstacles and benefits associated with its implementation.
- Definition and Importance of Green Logistics
- Strategic and Operational Measures for Green Logistics
- Technological Advancements in Green Logistics
- Governmental Role in Promoting Green Logistics
- Obstacles and Benefits of Implementing Green Logistics
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The thesis begins by defining logistics and green logistics, emphasizing their importance for companies. It then delves into the change aspects companies experience when implementing green logistics, including strategic and operational measures such as truck, rail, combined, and ship transport, as well as airfreight, software improvements, and delivery concepts. Technological measures like truck transport navigation and environmentally friendly buildings are also discussed.
The chapter on Supply Chain: Product Carbon Footprint explores the benefits and limitations of this approach. The thesis further examines the application of green logistics in real-world companies like Hermes and DB Schenker. The chapter on the role of government in green logistics outlines government catalogs of measures and existing programs in the U.S. and U.K.
Finally, the thesis analyzes the obstacles to implementing green logistics, including cost, time factor, reliability, stock management, and other distribution channels. It also explores the benefits of successful implementation, highlighting economic and ecological benefits for the company and improved image.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Green logistics, sustainable supply chain, environmental benefits, cost optimization, transport efficiency, government policies, company image, economic benefits, technological advancements, carbon footprint.
- Quote paper
- Tabea Massak (Author), 2014, Green Logistics. Strategies, measures and the emerging benefits for companies in the context of green logistics, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1170850
