Management of Green Supply Chain: Need of Hours

In present time due to fast industrialization the environment is being degraded by human activity. Environmental pollution is the main problem due to emission of toxic gases from the industries. As a result environmental issues particularly global warming attracting considerable attention and become more intense and widespread. The waste and emissions caused by industries and their supply chain are on eye of the consumer. The trend toward green or environmentally friendly, business practices are permeating about every industry and, at a more granular level. Globally companies and individuals are growing more and more environmentally aware. The demand for environmentally friendly products has increased over the years by consumers. To overcome this problem and to reduce environmental pollution, the manufacturing industries should include Green concepts in to supply chain. This has resulted in a growing need for integrating environmentally thinking into supply chain management processes. The purpose of the paper is to provide an overview of concept, benefits, barriers, practices of the GrSCM and the reasons why organizations should adopt for a green supply chain.