BIBLIOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS OF GREEN LOGISTICS: INTERACTION OR FEEDBACK IN PRACTICAL WORK
Elena CARP, Universitate de Stat din Moldova
Abstract
Nowadays, there are many ways to understand sustainability and sustainable development. Among researchers
today, there are different perspectives on how to approach the concept of green logistics. Being one of the main
components of the sustainable development concept, a systematic approach to green logistics allows consideration
of all its other components. In economic terms, this means planning and managing logistics activities to achieve maximum economic benefits. Socially, we consider providing safe working conditions for company employees, as well
as manufacturing safe and high-quality products and/or implementing environmentally friendly services. From an
environmental point of view, we refer to the reduction of negative environmental impact by applying modern technologies. It is obvious that despite the different approaches to understanding green logistics, it has both an applicative
and practical character.
Green logistics is an important business differentiator as it demonstrates the company’s positioning in relation
to the future of the market and the economy, as well as its commitment to consumers and the environment. Commitments to sustainable logistics deliver benefits such as a good corporate reputation, cost savings, environmental
responsibility, supply chain efficiency and opportunities for new partnerships. Therefore, green logistics is a step
forward that can be implemented by all companies, regardless of their segment or size.
Keywords: green logistics practices, sustainable procurement, green supply chain, sustainable development, environmental logistics.
