{"product_id":"9783032132925","title":"Sustainable Value Chain Management The Lifeline of Sustainable Business","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCSR, Sustainability, Ethics \u0026amp; Governance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSustainable Value Chain Management\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Lifeline of Sustainable Business\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMichael D'heur\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Production \u0026amp; Operations Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThis book introduces the integrated management concept of \u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Value Creation\u003c\/strong\u003e, which delivers sustainability “inside-out” from the core business. It is based on the premise that sustainability can serve as a platform for growth when embedded in a company’s products, services, and supply chains—collectively referred to as the \u003cem\u003eValue Chain\u003c\/em\u003e. Managing the Value Chain from the outset with a sustainability mindset enables profitable economic, ecological, and societal growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe book addresses key questions such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eHow do economic, environmental, and societal factors impact a company’s value-creation process?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"DE\"\u003eWhat requirements and expectations must be met to balance economic, ecological, and societal value creation?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"DE\"\u003eWhat are the building blocks and measures that support the journey toward a sustainable value chain?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"DE\"\u003eWhat benefits can be achieved through sustainable value chains?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"DE\"\u003eWhat practical examples from leading companies can inspire others to follow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"DE\"\u003eThe second edition includes contributions from organizations and companies across various industries that have implemented sustainability, decarbonization, and circular economy concepts in their value chains—or that enable such implementation. It presents proven concepts and examples designed to help companies overcome internal barriers and move from idea to impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"DE\"\u003eFeatured practical examples come from: \u003cstrong\u003eAUDI\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBASF\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBasler \u0026amp; Hofmann\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFairphone\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHenkel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eInfineon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Capital Management\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMelles \u0026amp; Stein\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKlenk \u0026amp; Hoursch\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSAP\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVAUDE\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eVOLTFANG\u003c\/strong\u003e, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMichael D'heur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e is the Founder and Managing Director of \u003cstrong\u003esust.biz\u003c\/strong\u003e, a management advisory firm specializing in sustainable business transformation. His mantra is \u003cem\u003e“Building Better Business”\u003c\/em\u003e, and he believes that only sustainable business is viable business—that triple value creation within planetary boundaries is achievable—and that we must accelerate tenfold from idea to impact by harnessing the power of collaboration and cross-functional teams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWith over 25 years of management consulting experience at leading firms including \u003cstrong\u003ePwC\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePRTM Management Consultants\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ei2 Technologies\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBearingPoint\u003c\/strong\u003e, he has delivered projects across 15 industries and five continents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMichael is a recognized thought leader focused on practical approaches to accelerate the journey from idea to positive impact. He helps organizations create measurable improvements by reducing waste in products, processes, and systems. He is the editor and author of \u003cem\u003eSustainable Value Chain Management\u003c\/em\u003e (Springer Gabler, 1st ed. 2015), showcasing his expertise in guiding multinational and mid-sized companies to build sustainable products and supply chains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e08 May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032132925\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e387\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44752348446860,"sku":"9783032132925","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032132925.jpg?v=1780596994","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032132925","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}