2025, Vol. 7, Issue 9, Part B
Implementing green supply chain management to reduce waste in the manufacturing industry: Strategies and best practices
Author(s): Samyak Gangurde and Shinde Suvarna R
Abstract: A complex network of processes and interactions that governs the flow of resources, components, and information from the suppliers of raw materials to the final customer is known as the supply chain. In the 21st century, the manufacturing industry has undergone a comprehensive transformation into green supply chain management particularly environmentally responsible practices. The practices of the Green Supply Chain Management in manufacturing industries to eliminate waste in the production system and from logistics and procurement operations. Implementing a mixed-methods framework; including process mapping, waste-audit data, stakeholder interviews, and performance metrics, the strategies implemented, their operational and environmental results, challenges faced, and effective practices for duplication. The case study undertaken scrutinized that integrating supplier collaboration, process reconfiguration, circular product mindset, and performance-driven incentives led to significant decreases in material waste (26%), energy usage (14%), and disposal expenses (26%) over a period of 12 months. The document wraps up with a viable implementation plan and suggestions for managers and policymakers.
DOI: 10.33545/27068919.2025.v7.i9b.1691Pages: 114-117 | Views: 18 | Downloads: 6Download Full Article: Click Here
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Samyak Gangurde, Shinde Suvarna R.
Implementing green supply chain management to reduce waste in the manufacturing industry: Strategies and best practices. Int J Adv Acad Stud 2025;7(9):114-117. DOI:
10.33545/27068919.2025.v7.i9b.1691