Logistics Management has a pretty good piece on green supply chains. Getting goods to you in some instances can pollute as much or more than actually making a product.
Think of bottled water, milk and other liquids that are costly to transport or store, or bulk perishables such as bananas or flowers, these items come from far away and take a lot of energy to get from producer to consumer.
Companies are conscious of their fuel usage and also of the small costs that could easily be eliminated by proper planning. Saving the planet, reducing traffic and reducing pollution are positive externatlities of a leaner supply chain.
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