Applying bio-mimicry to design a sustainable supply chain model - Finding the shortest most cost effective and eco-efficient route to move goods from producer to customer

Eco-efficiency is the future of business. By developing an eco-efficient business solutions will ensure that any improvement made will be sustainable going forward also ensuring that organizations are ahead of the green curve. Sustainable business models are a prerequisite for organizations to ensure success in the future. The focus of this paper will be looking at how bio-mimicry can support in creating sustainable solutions for business. By applying bio mimicry, one can look at nature and develop a more eco-efficient business solution. In looking at nature, there are many potential solutions. The application of bio mimicry provides improvement opportunities any industry.

About the author

Tharelelo Mokgokong currently works as an inbound operational manager in the automotive industry in South Africa. Tharelelo completed his Masters in technology (Industrial Engineering) in 2014, from the University of Johannesburg. He publish two papers in operational and supply chain management conference in 2014.

Product details

• Authors: Tharelelo Mokgokong
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2015
• EAN: 9783659706912
• ISBN: 978-3-659-70691-2
• No. of pages: 140
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 220 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 227 g
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology