Supply Chain Performance and Occupational Health and Safety: The prevention of professional risks in the logistic professions

Abstract

The recent evolutions of just in time supply chains, the research of productiveness through continuous cost reduction and the requirements of suppleness to cope with demand fluctuations, have a direct impact on the stress level of employees and on psychological and physical health at work. Therefore, this article seeks to identify the impact of logistics performance requirements on employees' working conditions. The objective is to clarify the different theoretical points of view on the issue of health and safety at work in a logistic context. It also tries to identify sources of stress in logistics activities and to measure their impact on employees' health.