Doing business in the 21st century is fast paced, strategic and competitive. Large manufacturing companies are now recognizing that whole systems rather than single organizations can more rapidly affect the pace of environmental change in an integrated and efficient manner. The integration of supply chains into this formula requires support and partnering from a broad range of stakeholders including governments, original equipment manufacturers and small or medium sized businesses who are their suppliers.
The Great Lakes Sustainable Suppliers Environmental Network (GLSSEN) is intended to provide suppliers of any size the opportunity to meet the expectations of their customers, while remaining competitive and economically viable. GLSSEN is designed to offer technical assistance to suppliers in the following areas:
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Chemical Management & Substitution -
Replacing toxic materials with safer alternatives.
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Efficient Use of Materials and Resources -
Pollution prevention, industrial ecology, product recyclability, stewardship and conservation.
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Logistics and Transportation -
Efficient, service-driven delivery systems.
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Fostering the Use of Renewable Energy -
Reducing dependence on fuel sources that are easily depleted.
Chemical Management & Substitution
Efficient Use of Materials and Resources
Logistics and Transportation
Fostering Use of Renewable Energy
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