Retail chains and consumer product goods

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With increased consumer interest in environmental impacts, green supply chain management (GSCM) is becoming increasingly important for Canadian retail chains and consumer product goods business partners. This report provides unique insights to help Canadian retail and consumer products supply chain executives understand the current trends and to recognize the benefits of adopting GSCM practices in distribution activities.

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Cat. No.: Iu44-74/1-2009E
ISBN: 978-1-100-13638-7

Aussi offert en français sous le titre Gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement verte – Perspective canadienne du commerce de détail et des produits de consommation