Material Flow Management : Improving Cost Efficiency and Environmental Performance

Material Flow Management : Improving Cost Efficiency and Environmental Performance

Author
Kristin Hinz
Publication Year
2006
Publisher
Springer
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Business Administration

The implementation of material flow management offers enterprises a high potential for realizing new economic competitive advantages. The eco-efficient optimization of material flows aims at reducing costs while simultaneously achieving long-term sustainability with regard to ecological and societal aspects. Knowledge of existing methods and the latest trends is a key prerequisite for successfully implementing, refining and disseminating material flow management approaches.


Keywords: Business and Economics / Environmental Innovation / Indicator System / Indicator Systems / Material Flow Management / Material Flow Organisation / Controlling / Environment / Innovation / Management / Optimization / Organization / Supply chain / Supply chain management / Sustainability