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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

DHL has recently released the fifth edition of their Global Connectedness Index , which provides an analysis of globalization, measured by international flows of capital, trade, information and people. The facts in our report can help calm such fears and focus attention on real solutions to societal concerns about globalization.”

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MAY 5, 2023

Forests are not only a vital resource for maintaining a healthy and stable climate, but they also provide numerous ecosystem services such as biodiversity conservation, soil conservation, and water regulation. However, supply chains that rely on unsustainable practices are a major threat to the world’s forests.

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OCTOBER 9, 2018

The report explicitly takes a supply chain perspective: “From tobacco cultivation and curing, to cigarette manufacturing, distribution, consumption and discarding, every stage in the global tobacco supply chain involves considerable resource inputs, and results in the production of wastes and emissions.

Global 112

Global Report Food Resources 112

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MAY 9, 2014

Gereffi, Humphrey and Sturgeon (2005) take a transaction-based political economy perspective to explain The Governance of Global Value Chains. The Governance of Global Value Chains. Explaining Governance in Global Value Chains: A Modular Theory-building Effort. Gereffi, G., Humphrey, J., & Sturgeon, T.

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Government Global SCM Research 144

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Our latest Global Supply Chain Report 2017 , written in partnership with BSR and the Carbon Trust, revealed emissions savings of 434 million tonnes disclosed by suppliers in 2016. Dexter runs the Supply Chain program at the global climate change NGO, CDP, from their London Headquarters. Thank you for contributing to my blog.

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MAY 19, 2013

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Manufacturing Outlook 2013 , written on behalf of KPMG, is out now. It is based on an international survey of more than 300 senior executives from five industries. The report demonstrates that competitive advantage can be secured by enhancing supply chain networks for efficiency and innovation.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Sourcing Strategies 111

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MARCH 8, 2016

Managing risks in a global supply chain can be a difficult task, as I argue in my new essay, titled Managing the Unknown: How We Should Tackle Risk in Global Supply Chains.

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MAY 22, 2012

The study is titled The 2012 global supply chain agenda. The survey findings mirror an observation by PRTM from 2011 that “[h]igh volatility, huge swings in customer demand, and uncertainty in supply have created a new reality for global supply chain executives”. Practice Report Supply Chain Management Trend'

Supply Chain Strategy 125

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JUNE 8, 2015

Surely, we cannot accept that we, in our part of Europe, wallow in wealth and, in the face of the global problems caused by social dumping, let others pick up the bill for our wealth. What we need are fair conditions everywhere: labor rights, environmental standards. And this is what we will be working on.”

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MARCH 23, 2015

Is it possible to achieve high environmental and social performance in global supply chains? Over the last decades, however, supply chains have been undergoing a process of increasing globalization, which has created the need for differentiated sustainability approaches for firms sourcing globally rather than regionally.

Optimal Sourcing 110

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JANUARY 5, 2024

My compatriot, climatologist Stefan Rahmstorf , summarizes the current situation in Germany as follows: “Extreme precipitation is on the increase worldwide, including here [in Germany] due to global warming. Climate researchers have been warning about this for more than 30 years; the data from weather stations have long since confirmed it.”

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JUNE 9, 2023

Furthermore, exploring the history of globalization, studying supply chain laws, and understanding the circular economy can guide us toward sustainable and ethical practices. It is equally essential to study the role of digitalization in shaping global commerce.

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

I recently received this year’s Global Supply Chain Survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

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NOVEMBER 23, 2023

They are responsible for managing the vast quantities of materials in the global economy and can influence the wider adoption of circular economy principles. The white paper also highlights the key role of supply chain professionals in this transformation.

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APRIL 22, 2021

According to a study, entitled Food Systems Are Responsible for a Third of Global Anthropogenic GHG Emissions , recently published in Nature Food by Monica Crippa et al. Food Systems Are Responsible for a Third of Global Anthropogenic GHG Emissions. The importance of food supply chain emissions has increased. Solazzo, E., Guizzardi, D.,

Food 143

Food Supply Chain Waste Reduction Study 143

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APRIL 18, 2020

We should accept the corona crisis as a warning sign, as an opportunity to fundamentally question the structure of our global supply chains. The corona crisis has shown us that we cannot look at global supply chains in isolation, but can only understand them in a larger context, and we have understood that they require reformation.

Material Savings 143

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APRIL 23, 2023

The building housed several garment factories that supplied clothing to major global brands. Ten years ago, on April 24, 2013, the world was shocked by the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh. The tragedy claimed the lives of 1,134 garment workers and injured thousands more.

Bangladesh 143

Bangladesh Apparel Supply Chain Global 143

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JANUARY 2, 2023

For example, the recent resurgence of Covid-19 cases in China could lead to the closure of ports and factories, which would disrupt global supply chains. It is important for our discipline to consider the potential and drawbacks of this technology at an early stage. (2) 2) Supply chain resilience remains a critical issue.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

The framework is intended to be a central tool for the World Economic Forum Industry Net Zero Accelerator initiative, which is designed to bring together leaders across industry sectors, academia, government, and civil society to jointly shed light on global insights and best practices for reducing emissions.

Supply Chain Design Software 143

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Resource Reduction 143

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

I particularly enjoyed an article that shows how global supply chains have been rocked by climate change, geopolitical instability and more, and that provides examples of different industries adapting to these challenges. It is not the first time that I am writing about Raconteur’s reports here.

Waste Reduction 143

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 143

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

A new World Economic Forum report, entitled Net-Zero Challenge: The Supply Chain Opportunity and co-authored with Boston Consulting Group, showcases “the opportunity that all companies have for huge climate impact through action to decarbonize global supply chains”.

Supply Chain 110

Supply Chain Boston Cost Reduction Strategies Report 110

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

How can innovation and new business models transform global supply chains in the transition to a sustainable economy?

Supply Chain Transformation 143

Supply Chain Transformation Sustainability Supply Chain Modeling 143

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AUGUST 6, 2018

FVA is a key measure of the importance of global supply chains. Exports can be decomposed into a foreign value added (FVA) and a domestic value added (DVA) component. It refers to the imported goods and services incorporated in a country’s exports. DVA relates to the contribution of a country’s own (i.e. domestic) factors of production.

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Modeling Global Report Manufacturing 110

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MARCH 7, 2017

I recently found an interesting report: Value of Air Cargo: Air Transport and Global Value Chains , published by Developing Trade Consultants. The authors write: “ Global Value Chains (GVCs) represent a new trade and development paradigm.

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Cargo Global Transportation Research 111

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Two recent disasters in the garment industry, the Tazreen Fashions fire (2012) and the Rana Plaza building collapse (2013), have caused outrage over the lack of social responsibility across global supply chains. The Socially Responsible Supply Chain: An Imperative for Global Corporations. Wieland, A., & Handfield, R.B.

Supply Chain Software 169

Supply Chain Software Bangladesh Supply Chain Supply and Demand 169

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MARCH 20, 2014

The report is titled “Connecting to Compete 2014: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy” The index, which is based on survey data collected from more than 1,000 logistics managers, allows a comparison of 160 countries in terms of trade dimensions, such as infrastructure quality, customs performance and timeliness of shipments. (on

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Logistics Germany Comparison Report 194

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APRIL 22, 2015

However, as brand companies make consumers believe they need a new smart phone every two years, today’s global supply chains are responsible for incredibly large amounts of electronic waste. A new United Nations University report, titled The Global E-waste Monitor 2014 , details e-waste generation by region. Baldé, C.P.,

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United Kingdom Iceland Norway Denmark 110

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JULY 7, 2021

The effects of the climate crisis are increasingly dominating our global news. We have recently witnessed several record temperatures in North America , Scandinavia , and Antarctica , to name a few. This existential crisis also requires making our food supply chains more resilient.

Food 143

Food North America Supply Chain Modeling 143

SCM Research

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Links in global economic chains and world markets mean that flooding or heat-waves in one place can have repercussions elsewhere. In order to estimate the impact of climate change on our society we need to understand both future weather extremes and our global economic network. He discusses this topic in the following guest post.

Supply Chain 196

Supply Chain Supply Chain Risk Management Australia Supply Chain Network Software 196

SCM Research

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

The images cast a dark shadow over global garment supply chains. Practice China Corporate Social Responsibility Globalization Procurement Supply Chain Management Video' In response, brands like H&M and C&A halted manufacturing of items containing Angora wool.

Manufacturing Procurement 127

Manufacturing Procurement Video China Procurement 127

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MAY 30, 2014

One of such rankings is the 2013/2014 Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking, provided by SMBG, a French consulting company, and based on a global survey of recruiters, students and representatives of academic institutions.

Austria 185

Austria Denmark Supply Chain Exercises 185

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AUGUST 25, 2017

A colleague recently recommended the following article to me: Mansfield (2003): Spatializing Globalization: A “Geography of Quality” in the Seafood Industry. Herein, the author takes a look at the quality of products in that industry.

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SCM Research Quality Food 110

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MARCH 27, 2018

It reveals that a small group of companies controls the global agricultural trade: “These companies collectively control the majority of global grain trade […].

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Research Report Groups Supply Chain 110

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MARCH 12, 2018

The Case Centre has recently announced the winners of their 2018 global awards and competitions. Already last year, the winning case in the Production and Operations Management category was closely related to supply chain management (see my previous post, Zara: The World’s Largest Fashion Retailer ).

Sustainability 110

Sustainability SCM Course Supply Chain 110

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JULY 18, 2013

We all know that economic, ecological, social, and ethical aspects need to be considered when managing global supply chains. 2013), recently published in Ecology Letters, discusses the risk of marine bioinvasion caused by global shipping. The Risk of Marine Bioinvasion Caused by Global Shipping. Seebens, H.,

Supply Chain 165

Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Risk Management Forecasting 165

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MAY 17, 2016

” (about global warming). Be Very Worried.” But things only got worse since. Leaked TTIP documents point to a race to the bottom in ecological standards between the EU and the U.S.

Sustainability 115

Sustainability Modeling Supply Chain Journal 115

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MAY 17, 2016

” (about global warming). Be Very Worried.” But things only got worse since. Leaked TTIP documents point to a race to the bottom in ecological standards between the EU and the U.S.

Sustainability 115

Sustainability Modeling Supply Chain Journal 115