Sustainable Logistics in Brazil and the United States: An Exploratory Study

Abstract

Logistics is a fundamental part of building a sustainable company contributing to the efficient use of resources within the firm and throughout the supply chain. Sustainability has received much attention in the literature and its impact is clearly seen around the globe. The continued expansion of economic development requires a much more efficient use of the planet’s limited natural resources. To better manage scarce resources, managers have embraced the triple bottom line.