Logistic Sector as a Support Segment for Sustainable Supply Chains

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AbstractThe aim of this chapter is to draw attention to the growing importance of supply chain sustainability (SCS) and to present practical solutions in this field on the example of the logistics industry. In the research, literature review, surveys and case studies have been used. The results of the analyses have led to the conclusion that an increasing number of researchers have become interested in the subject of SCS in the last few years. On the basis of the survey, it has been stated that education is particularly important in minimizing the negative impact on the environment, formulating professional announcements about CSR and strategic and operational issues of sustainable logistics. In addition, it has been found out that from among stakeholders of closer and more distant environment of businesses entities of the logistics industry are attributed great importance in the development of sustainable supply chains, equivalent to other entities directly involved in the supply chain. The examples of practical CSR projects prove that logistics service providers strongly affecting other entities outside the industry focus on this topic. The aim of this chapter is to draw attention to the growing importance of supply chain sustainability (SCS) and to present practical solutions in this field on the example of the logistics industry. In the research, literature review, surveys and case studies have been used. The results of the analyses have led to the conclusion that an increasing number of researchers have become interested in the subject of SCS in the last few years. On the basis of the survey, it has been stated that education is particularly important in minimizing the negative impact on the environment, formulating professional announcements about CSR and strategic and operational issues of sustainable logistics. In addition, it has been found out that from among stakeholders of closer and more distant environment of businesses entities of the logistics industry are attributed great importance in the development of sustainable supply chains, equivalent to other entities directly involved in the supply chain. The examples of practical CSR projects prove that logistics service providers strongly affecting other entities outside the industry focus on this topic.KeywordsLogistics industryLogistics service providersCSR projectsSupply chain sustainability