Increasing Eco-efficiency through Holistic Green Supply Chain Management

Pollution prevention and waste minimization are gaining proliferation of attention in the recent years as global economic development is facing constantly severe environmental challenges. This paper explores the implication of holistic management of a green supply chain to the chain´s ability of continuous improvement of eco-efficiency. The continuous improvement of eco-efficiency can further ensure the waste minimization and pollution prevention in longer and shorter perspectives. A holistic closed-loop supply chain model and a methodological measurement framework for ensuring as well as promoting eco-efficiency are suggested.