The vast majority of sports organizations involve complex supply chain management. They contract out much of the operations to subcontractors. This includes but is not limited to the housekeeping, facility management, concessionaire management, and other tasks. Add to this the fact that most franchises are tenants in the facility and it is easy to see how the complexity grows. Consequentially, there are a variety of stakeholders involved in the sports and entertainment industry.
How is the best way to influence sustainability in the sports and entertainment industry? Should it be top down or bottom up? Should the manager of the organization drive the cause or should it come from the employees of the assorted organizations?
In my opinion it should be driven from both ends simultaneously. The upper management should set the vision and integrate best practices with the assistance of the workers on the ground. An organization should apply suggestions and the practice of kaizen to further advance their goals. Utilizing recommendations from the employees will lead to more experimentation and a better grasp on what is needed.
How does an organization set the vision for individuals that are not directly employed by them? Consider the example of Wal-Mart, who mandated that suppliers evaluated and disclosed the full environmental costs of their products. Should MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, WNBA and other professional leagues dictate what the individual organizations are required to do? I believe that it would greatly enhance the potential impact if all of the leagues would take the lead such as the NHL has done with the NHL Greenprogram. They are at the forefront of the major leagues in the drive for sustainability.
interesting problem.
It would be interesting to imagine Fifa telling all leagues and teams how to manage their clubs. Even if it IS TBL related!
prior to BGI, i would have said its a top down problem, but i think you’re right. the conversations need to be had from both ends. i also agree with Dave. is it too late to include FIFA in this conversation in preparation for the world cup in brazil?
also, have you checked this out? Nascar
http://www.triplepundit.com/2012/05/nascar-takes-green-lap-epa/