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Buying, selling and moving products comes at a cost. Increase efficiency and reduce the environmental impact by considering the following areas.
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Logistics
Sustainable logistics means transporting your goods and services as efficiently as possible, with the lowest impact on the environment. It also includes how supplies are transported to your business.
Procurement
Procurement is obtaining the goods and services you need to conduct your business. Research shows that New Zealand consumers favour businesses that exhibit social and environmental responsibility. A great way to achieve this is by ensuring none of your suppliers have negative social or environmental practices.
Product life-cycle
Every product has an impact on the environment. This impact occurs not just while the product is owned and used, but also before and after its useful life. By examining the life-cycle of your products, you'll develop a more environmentally friendly, and probably more marketable, product.
Supply chain management
The term supply chain covers the process of making a product - from raw materials through to its sale. Sustainable supply chain management can have a positive impact on both your business and that of your suppliers.
