International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

The global fashion industry is recognized as one of the most resource-intensive and polluting sectors, generating significant greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain. Apparel supply chains are characterized by complex, multinational networks that span raw material extraction, textile production, global transportation, warehousing, and last-mile delivery. Each stage introduces environmental burdens that collectively amplify the industry’s carbon footprint. With rising consumer awareness and tightening regulatory frameworks, sustainable logistics strategies are increasingly critical to maintaining both competitiveness and compliance. This paper investigates the role of Management Information Systems (MIS) in enabling green logistics within apparel supply chains. MIS provides a powerful platform for consolidating fragmented data, enabling real-time monitoring, and applying advanced analytics to identify and mitigate inefficiencies. By incorporating tools such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), IoT-based shipment tracking, and predictive demand forecasting, companies can reduce waste, optimize transportation routes, and align production with actual demand. These interventions directly contribute to lower fuel usage, decreased overproduction, and improved utilization of resources. The study also addresses the barriers associated with MIS implementation in fashion logistics, including high initial investment, lack of standardization across partners, and the need for organizational change. Through case-based evidence, this research demonstrates how MIS adoption can yield measurable reductions in carbon emissions, logistics costs, and material waste. Overall, MIS-enabled logistics emerges as a viable pathway toward a more sustainable, transparent, and circular fashion supply chain.