Research On Mechanism And Modes Of Green Supply Chain

Executives are familiar with supply chain principle through their daily activity of processing manufacturing and logistics activities which result in delivering product to their customers. But very few are aware of principle that turn a supply chain into a value chain. Thus our research integrated within the framework of a research program relating to mechanism and modes of Green Supply Chain.The research reveals the origin of the production system and demonstrates the fail of current production system philosophy through evidence of climate change, challenge for today's generation and disaster for the coming generation. In fact Sea level has risen more than 2 inches in the last 15 years, about 80 percent more than expected, and could rise 3 to 6.5 feet by the end of the century. Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels in 2008 were about 40 percent higher than in 1990. Consequences in terms of diseases range from cough, pulmonary disorders and to cancers. The study presents the concept of Green Supply Chain as the ultimate concept liable to stop the destruction of the planet and still guarantee the production and distribution of goods and service but with means and processes that are environmental friendly. Emphasize is put on a product oriented model which describes all logical activities implied and rules which define what it is necessary to make, in which order, in a purpose to identify existing weak points of current system, to correct them within a new product design framework and implement a green supply chain, a network that minimizes as much as possible environmental loads. The model comprises four levels; the first concentrates on auditing the existing system for possible change with integration of environmental aspects. The second level is focused on the design of a new product with objectives of greater reduction of materials and energy consumption, reduction of pollution during manufacturing and product use phases, the anticipation of product end of life impacts and the product life span optimization. The third level concerns the manufacturing process based on efficient resource and energy use. Finally the last level is focused on product distribution and delivery including the reverse flow of waste management principles. This model has been tested with "Poubelkin", a project launched to promote environmental protection with wastes collection activities throughout Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo, using a trash plastic bag built on the basis of recycled material and for which the end of life recovery is guaranteed by a skilful service in charge of its collection after use, treatment and recycling. The Model is also recommended to Huatong Wire and Cable ltd cie, to support its green initiatives originally boosted by regulation and customer compliance, initiatives that our research wanted to be focused on the implementation of a Solar Energy System capable to produce 1,000,000 KWh per month to support its energy consumption. This investment for going green requires 9.5 million dollar investment, amount that can return in less than two years (theoretically in 18 months).Thus our research confirms the benefit of green supply chain in terms of business performance and gives room to a future empirical study based on an econometric model estimating a green supply model function.