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The State of Supply Chain Sustainability

Target GroupMaster, PhDResource TypeReportDomainGlobalisation and Sustainability, Sustainable Value Chain Management and Circular EconomyDuration1h to ≤ 2hAuthorMIT Centre for Transportation and Logistics
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Summary

  •  The report serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding current sustainability trends in global supply chains. Students can develop analytical skills in sustainability reporting, emissions tracking, and understanding organizational challenges in implementing sustainability initiatives.

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How to use

  • Best utilized in advanced supply chain management courses, either as a case study discussion material or as background reading for sustainability-focused assignments. Can be integrated into both classroom discussions and group projects.
  • Faculty should highlight key findings and frameworks from the report, particularly the sections on Scope 3 emissions and organizational challenges. Consider creating discussion questions around the report’s key takeaways.
  • The resource includes additional materials such as podcasts and executive interviews that can provide deeper insights into specific topics.

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Provide detailed formatting guidelines and evaluation criteria upfront. Students should demonstrate comprehensive understanding through systematic analysis and clear communication. Establish peer review processes to improve quality before final submission. Use reports as capstone experiences that integrate multiple course concepts and demonstrate advanced analytical capabilities.

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      • General KnowledgeGeneral knowledge represents foundational understanding across multiple disciplines needed for sustainable development. It creates an integrated mindset that connects basic and advanced topics across various knowledge domains.
      • Economics
      • Management
      • Finance, banking, insurance
      • Marketing and advertising
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      • Problem-solving
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      • Normative awareness
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      • Economics
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      • Finance, banking, insurance
      • Marketing and advertising
    Competence area
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    • Critical thinking
    • Self-awareness
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    • Normative awareness
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      • Finance, banking, insurance
      • Marketing and advertising
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      • Critical thinking
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      • Normative awareness
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