Mastering Sustainability in Supply Chains

Authors

Matevž Obrecht (ed.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Logistics
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8301-7382
Mirjana Lazarević (transl.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Logistics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fl.4.2026

Keywords:

sustainable development, environmental assessment, interdisciplinary knowledge, green logistics, circular economy, energy self-sufficiency

Synopsis

The higher education textbook "Mastering Sustainability in Supply Chains" is a comprehensive guide designed to support sustainability and the greening of logistics processes. It emphasizes modern approaches and concepts for environmental protection and minimizing environmental impacts while simultaneously increasing added value and productivity. The textbook covers the use of environmental assessment tools and the establishment of circular supply chains. An interdisciplinary approach integrates knowledge from various fields, including environmental management, eco-friendly product design, carbon footprint assessment, green logistics, energy supply, and the application of practical knowledge beyond logistics and supply chains. Readers are equipped with practical skills to enhance sustainability, productivity, and process transparency. The textbook covers topics such as: 1) Climate change, 2) Environmental assessment – carbon footprint, 3) Life cycle assessment (LCA), 4) Circular economy, 5) Sustainable energy self-sufficiency, 6) Eco-design. The entire content is aimed at strengthening sustainability competencies, which are crucial for the green transition of logistics companies and increasing the resilience of supply chains.

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Author Biographies

Matevž Obrecht (ed.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Logistics

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matevž Obrecht is employed at the Faculty of Logistics at the University of Maribor. He is the project leader of project Establishing an Environment for Green and Digital Logistics and Supply Chain Education. His research focus is sustainable development, sustainable supply chains, environmental protection, green logistics, and activities related to the green and digital transition.

Celje, Slovenia. E-mail: matevz.obrecht@um.si

Mirjana Lazarević (transl.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Logistics

Celje, Slovenia. E-mail: mirjana.lazarevic1@um.si

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January 20, 2026

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ISBN-13 (15)

978-961-299-100-5

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COBISS.SI ID (00)

264692227

Date of first publication (11)

2026-01-20

How to Cite

Obrecht, M. (Ed.). (2026). Mastering Sustainability in Supply Chains (M. Lazarević , Trans.). University of Maribor Press. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fl.4.2026