Sustainable Supply Chains (SSC) is a process that uses purchasing policies and procedures that contribute to sustainable development in tourism centers. This aspect of tourism is particularly vital for the implementation of feasible practices by tour operators. The final tourism product presented both in glossy brochures and on attractive websites must take into account viable and sustainable supply chain management to create sustainable destinations for the consumer. This report will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of SSCs and attempt to evaluate how SSCs are used as a popular management tool in the tourism industry. “Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) summarizes the trend of using purchasing policies and practices to facilitate the sustainable development of a tourism destination. » (Font and Tapper et al., 2008, pp. 260-271). To expand on this point, supply chain management is expected to “emphasize the logistical interactions that take place between marketing, logistics and production functions within a company and on the interactions that take place between legally distinct businesses within the product flow.” channel." (Pulevska-Ivanovska, L, 2007: 11) This definition encompasses the three main components of supply chain management: marketing, logistics and production. According to Dr Xavier Font, the supply of tour operators depend on 3 main aspects: accommodation, transport and activities (Font, : 273) The diagram below illustrates the three main areas of impact: the economy, society and the environment The economy includes growth, employment, competitiveness and efficiency. health and safety.... middle of paper ...... channel | Thomas Cook Plc Group [online] Available at: http://www.thomascookgroup.com/strengthening-relationships. -with-our-partners-to-support-and-promote-a-sustainable-supply-chain/ [Accessed: November 10, 2013]. [online] Available at: http://www.travelife.info/index.php?lang=en [Accessed: November 10, 2013].UNEP. 2013. Green economy and trade: trends, challenges and opportunities. [online] Available at: http://www.unep.org/greeneconomy/Portals/88/GETReport/pdf/Chapter%207%20Tourism.pdf[Accessed: November 5, 2013].UNEP, 'Leakage' 2013. Negative Economic Impacts of Tourism: Leaks. [online] Available at: http://www.unep.org/resourceefficiency/Business/SectoralActivities/Tourism/FactsandFiguresaboutTourism/ImpactsofTourism/EconomicImpactsofTourism/NegativeEconomicImpactsofTourism/tabid/78784/Default.aspx [Accessed November 10 2013].