Sustainability - Supply Chains

Docks

The parts of a port where ships are repaired, or where goods are put onto or taken off them.

Cripple

Seriously damage or harm somebody / something.

Compatible

Able to exist or be used together without causing problems.

Fined

Make somebody pay money as an official punishment.

Burden

A duty, responsibility etc. that causes worry, difficulty or hard work.

Exceedingly

Extremely ; very much.

Incentivize

Encourage somebody to behave in a particular way by offering them a reward.

Capitalist

Relating to an economic system in which a country’s businesses and industry are controlled and run for profit by private owners, rather than the government.

Subsidies

Money that is paid by a government or an organization to reduce the costs of services or of producing goods so that their prices can be kept low.

Commercial transport

The business of transporting goods.

Portrayed

Shown.

Propaganda

False information for a political purpose.

Exaggerated

Made to seem larger, better or worse.

Contributing factor

Something that helps cause a result.

Running costs

The money needed to keep a system or organization working.

Significantly

Importantly.

Regrettable

Unfortunate.

Bring someone / a group to the table

Encourage more people to take part in negotiations or discussions.

Up front

As payment in advance.

Jump ship

Leave an organization that you belong to, suddenly or unexpectedly.

Punitive measures

Intended to punish an individual or organization.

Vessel

A ship or large boat.

Comprise

Have somebody / something as parts or members.

Pollutant

A substance that pollutes something, especially air and water.

Levy

A extra amount of money that has to be paid, especially as a tax to the government.

Compensation

Something, especially money, that somebody gives you because they have hurt you, or damaged something that you own.

Hydrogen

A chemical element and gas that is the lightest of all the elements.

Bolster

Improve something or make it stronger.

Resistance

Dislike of or opposition to a plan, an idea.

To voice

To tell people your feelings or opinions about something.

Utilize

Use something, especially for a practical purpose.

Full steam ahead

With all your energy and enthusiasm.

All hands on deck

Everyone must help.

Run a tight ship

To manage something efficient and effectively.

Miss the boat

Miss a chance or an opportunity.

Dead in the water

A situation that has come to a complete halt.

Know the ropes

Understand everything there is to know about the tasks and procedures relating to a job.

To rock the boat

Do something that causes trouble.

Keep an even keel

Remain in a calm and stable condition.

Be a loose cannon

Someone who is unpredictable and uncontrollable.

Go down with the ship

To take responsibility.

Take the helm

Be in charge.