Investigation in Environmental Logistics Strategies Research Paper

This paper investigates the environmental strategies within the logistics field. It provides an overview of the proposed green logistics strategies and insights regarding currently adopted environmental logistics strategies in the UK. The paper explains that a broad literature review was carried, using wide variety of primary and secondary sources; also, an online survey questionnaire was sent to a large sample of companies within the UK, including manufacturing firms and Third Party Logistics Providers of all sizes. In addition, the paper provides an overview of a wide range of proposed environmental strategies, noting the research revealed that the environmental performance of the logistics sector is developing; however, it is still in its early stages as there are still great potential to be explored. The paper adds that the main issues associated with environment were considered energy and materials conservation and waste disposal. The paper concludes that compliance with the legislation is the primary reason for implementing green logistics strategies, while for small companies the reason more often was customer demand. Several figures are included with the paper.

Table of Contents:
List of Figures
List of Tables
Abbreviations
Terms of Reference
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Introduction
Green Logistics Strategies
Levels of Logistics Strategies
Inbound Logistics
Outbound Logistics
Internal Logistics
Transportation Strategies
Modal Change
Improving and Redesigning Logistical System
Improving Design
Improving Vehicle Utilization
Environmental Management System and Policy
Environmental Policy and Corporate Culture
ISO and EMAS
Motivation for Green Logistics
External Factors
Internal Motivators
Levels of Motivation
Main Problem Areas
Ecological Vs. Economical Factors
Organizational Limitations
Methodology
Findings and Analysis
Introduction
Information About Participants
Survey Questionnaire
Secondary Data
Importance of Environmental Issues
Survey Questionnaire
Analysis of Secondary Data
Environmental Management System and Policy
Survey Questionnaire
Analysis of Secondary Data
Implementation of Environmental Logistics Strategies
Survey Questionnaire
Analysis of Secondary Data
Reasons for Implementing Green Logistics Strategies
Survey Questionnaire
Analysis of Secondary Data
Main Problem Areas
Analysis of Secondary Data
Conclusions
Project Evaluation and Supervision
References
Appendices
Survey Questionnaire
Statistical Tests Performed For the Analysis of Primary Data
Overview of the Secondary Data

List of Figures
Scope of Logistical Environment Conservation Strategies
'Supplier Collection' and 'Onward Supply'
Participants' Length of Time Spent in Business
Importance of Environmental Issues
Future Importance of Environmental Issues
Level of Implementation of Environmental Logistics Strategies
Primary Reason for Implementing Green Logistics Strategies

List of Tables
Overview of the Surveys Used As Secondary Data
Survey Sample Breakdown
General Importance of Environmental Issues (Percentage of Respondents)
Environmental Policies (Percentage of Respondents)
Selected Green Logistics Strategies
Rankings of Reasons for Implementing Environmental Strategies