Toward greener supply chains: is there a role for the new ISO 50001 approach to energy and carbon management?

© 2016, The Author(s). Considering the increased interest of stakeholders in climate change and a low-carbon economy, this article has investigated and identified several contributions of the ISO 50001 in support of the adoption of green supply chain management (GSCM). In this context, energy efficiency and reduced CO 2 emissions are critical. Therefore, the proposal for and the requirements of ISO 50001 can generate useful insights on how to structure green and low-carbon supply chains, hence helping to address the challenges posed by climate change

Modelling Trade Logistics Based on Multi-Method Simulation Approach: Case-in-Point: Mongolia

Most of landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) such as Mongolia suffer economically due to their geographical location, lack of access to seaports and underdeveloped infrastructure. Political influences and cross-border delays add to the challenges in which Mongolian firms involved in trade operate. However, recent changes in the political atmosphere of the Northeast Asian region have encouraged firms to conduct trade through advanced logistics designs. This chapter discusses a multi-method simulation approach using Anylogic software as one of the few approaches which can be used to model end-to-end cross-border trade logistics in Mongolia with a view to optimise/improve trade opportunities/operations. Successful implementation of this method could significantly impact the effectiveness of supply chain networks and trade logistics of LLDCs with similar geographical and political attributes

Modelling Trade Logistics Based on Multi-Method Simulation Approach: Case-in-Point: Mongolia

Historically, landlocked countries have been pessimistic about creating an export-oriented economy and associated development strategies. With stringent trade policies and complex border problems often cited, most of these nations remain poor, requiring so much improvement in infrastructure development. Mongolia, being a large nation without any direct access to a sea, shares its border with China and Russia. Although China and Russia are considered huge economies, Mongolia\u27s trade exchange with either country has been very limited, resulting in low revenue generation for Mongolia. While China is the major export destination for Mongolia, with 64.5% of overall exports of products such as minerals, apparels or livestock, a large portion of the rich mineral deposits of this East Asian nation still remains unexploited (Lv & Li, 2009). Even with such abundant choices, the available transportation and logistics in Mongolia have not excelled, a major hurdle in carrying out trade with global partners. Everything from road conditions to political will has been identified as a reason for such a calamitous logistics system in the country (Pomfret, 2011)