[雙語翻譯]綠色物流外文翻譯--食品配送中的綠色物流——一個案例研究（英文）

1、Full Terms van der Vorst, Tromp, and Zee 2009; Rodrigue, Slack, and Comtois 2001b). Despite the emerging possibilities of improving eco-efficiency, few papers have focused on ana- lysing how GHG emissions are generated

2、in the supply chain and which part of the distribution net- work has the most lucrative improvement options. This paper presents a case study about the role of logistical functions and operations in food emissions and po

3、ints out some energy and emission sav- ing potentials in different parts of the supply chain. The data have been collected from Finnish fresh product chain. More specifically, the paper focuses on analysing temperature-c

4、ontrolled food distri- bution chains and considers potential improvement areas in the distribution logistics. The main objective is to illustrate typical food distribution characteristics and point out the CO2 emission s

5、ources of the food distribution chain and give ideas on how the CO2 emissions can be affected. The saving potential of real-time-temperature-controlled cooling is introduced and discussed.2. Green logistics and the suppl

6、y chain management of food2.1. Green logisticsThe concept of green logistics has attracted wide interest (Fahimnia, Sarkis, and Davarzani 2015). Rodrigue, Slack, and Comtois (2001a) define green logistics as the practice

7、s and strategies of supply chain management which aim to reduce environmental effects and energy consumption caused by cargo handling, waste handling, packing and transportation. According to Byrne and Deeb (1993), the d

8、ifference between traditional and green logistics includes reverse logistics and re-use of materials. van Hoek (1999) suggests green logistics is not enough, and that a supply chain perspective is needed. According to Sr

9、ivastava (2007), green SCM notices connections and effects between natu- ral resources and supply chain management. The benefits of green logistics are generally accepted (Meixell and Gargeya 2005). Lower energy consumpt

10、ion and cost savings caused by reduced fuel and resources are typical benefits. Implemen- tation details vary, as do the required investments for changes. There are some empirical studies which connect environmental and

11、supply chain performance. For example, Azevedo, Carvalho, and Machado (2011) have presented a case study on the effects of green logistics. According to Sri- vastava (2007), there is a growing need for supply chain resea

12、rch and practices taking environmental aspects into consideration. McIntyre et al. (1998) and Saadany, El Jaber, and Bonney (2011) state that environmental aspects are typically handled separately from supply chain funct

13、ions in companies.2.2. Food supply chainsFood supply chains have not only an essential role in the global economy (Ghosh 2010; Baldwin 2012) but also in global ecology. Food is produced and consumed in every part of the

14、world, and at the same time resources are needed and emissions produced. Food chains are typically quickly delivered and have large production and market volumes. Compared to other supply chains food systems have some sp

15、ecial supply chain managerial characteristics (Bourlakis and Weightman 2004). These include short shelf-life time of the products and high demand for traceability and low-cost pressure (Opara 2003). According to Cohen an

16、d Garrett (2010), vulnerability and food safety are global issues. Consumers need information about environmental effects, and sustainable2 P. HELO AND H. ALA-HARJADownloaded by [University of New England] at 19:07 04 Ja