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Delivering sustainability improvements within a dairy cooperative

Richard Wilson
Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Procurement, 2 (4), 371-381 (2020)
https://doi.org/10.69554/LALB3319

Abstract

This paper identifies an approach on how to deliver sustainability within a large organisation, from initially a low base knowledge level. A summary of the overall methodology and steps in the process are presented. The paper sets out the sequence of events that could take place, from how to get started to some of the leadership challenges that you could expect to face. Clear improvements are demonstrated, which could be replicated. The paper concludes that with the ever-increasing role sustainability plays within a business, with the right mindset all businesses can benefit from the development and implementation of a clear sustainability plan.

Keywords: sustainability; optimisation; innovation; efficiency

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Author's Biography

Richard Wilson is currently Director of Inbound Logistics and Central Service Arla Foods, UK. His team is responsible for the collection and delivery of 3.8bn litres of milk per annum, as well as the transport planning and claims management for Arla outbound operations in the UK. Richard has a keen interest in sustainability and has been instrumental in developing and implementing the sustainability ambitions for Arla Foods logistics in the UK. Richard has held many roles within supply chain and has worked at Arla Foods for 22 years. Earlier in his career he worked for third-party logistics organisations in the UK. Richard is educated to Master’s level, earning an MBA in business administration at Leeds University and, prior to that, a BSC in biology at Newcastle University. He is currently a member of the Institute of Directors.

Citation

Wilson, Richard (2020, June 1). Delivering sustainability improvements within a dairy cooperative. In the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Procurement, Volume 2, Issue 4. https://doi.org/10.69554/LALB3319.

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