Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
SCM Research
MARCH 24, 2024
A few days ago, the European Council approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
How manufacturers can adopt a sustainable supply chain
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 22, 2023
Due to increasing pressure from various stakeholders, many companies are turning their focus to ensuring that their supply chains are sustainable. What is a sustainable supply chain? Process changes to improve sustainability What sort of process changes should manufacturers be looking at to improve sustainability?
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Sustainable Product Packaging Impacts Supply Chain Transformation
QAD
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Product packaging, especially in the consumer products universe is more than simply the vessel to hold the product and to protect it during transport. For many well-known products, the manufacturing has the packaging shapes, sizes and colors copyrighted so no other product can look like theirs. It influences sales. It still is.
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Why Sustainability is Becoming Critical for Manufacturers in 2024
OptiProERP
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
In an era where environmental concerns are taking center stage, sustainability has emerged as a critical driver of success for manufacturers, big and small. Governments, consumers, and stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable practices, urging manufacturers to reevaluate their operations.
The Dangers of Single Sourcing in Your Supply Chain
Resilinc
APRIL 17, 2024
Avoid the pitfalls of single sourcing and learn strategies to build a more resilient supply chain. Yet, within the pursuit of efficiency lies a lurking peril: single sourcing. The pandemic was a wake-up call to the dangers of single sourcing. What is single sourcing and sole sourcing?
9 Ways Manufacturers Can Develop More Sustainable Products
Arena Solutions
MARCH 21, 2023
As vulnerable as our planet is becoming, individuals, governments, and businesses are feeling the pressure to make changes using new concepts and frameworks that focus on creating products and services that are more sustainable and more circular. Using renewable energy sources that can create long-term sustainable energy consumption.
The Dynamics of Sustainable Supply Chain Planning
DELMIA Quintiq
MAY 17, 2023
The impact of supply chain planning on sustainability According to Wikipedia, “sustainability is a societal goal that relates to the ability of people to safely co-exist on Earth over a long time.” The emissions that are generated to produce or transport, can be greatly influenced by the way supply chains are planned.
From the Barley in the Fields, to the Beer in Our Hands: Carlsberg’s Sustainability Journey
BlueYonder
APRIL 9, 2024
For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. And, in recent times, this has made the critical notion of sustainability an equally vast challenge.
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Helping Companies Identify Environmental Sustainability Opportunities
Arena Solutions
APRIL 16, 2024
Since 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG continues to raise public awareness and concern about conservation and sustainability for planet Earth. In the spirit of Earth Day, PTC signed the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment letter acknowledging the importance and urgency of sustainability and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
These are the 2018 Manufacturing Trends That will Drive 2.1% Growth In American Manufacturing
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 16, 2018
Manufacturing is on the cusp of an explosion in growth and innovation in 2018. These facts set the stage for exponential manufacturing growth in 2018. These facts set the stage for exponential manufacturing growth in 2018. Check Out the Top 2018 Manufacturing Trends. Green Manufacturing Will Go Viral.
Sustainable Manufacturing: Balancing Costs, Profits & the Customer Experience
AFFLINK
AUGUST 12, 2022
For procurement leaders, this finding indicates marked potential for making an environmental impact. For manufacturing facilities, the pressure is on to become the essential link to a more sustainable value chain. What Forces Are Driving The Demand For Sustainability In Manufacturing? The good news?
Sourcing and Procurement: One but Not the Same
Precoro
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
This month, we continue our Procurement Basics series and would like to introduce our readers to yet another set of often misused business terminology. As both sourcing and procurement are related to obtaining supplies for the organization, confusing these two terms is easy. Procurement. What Is Procurement Process?
5 Ways Businesses Are Uncovering Success With AI In Manufacturing
ToolsGroup
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems. How AI Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry.
Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 5, 2024
Global Manufacturing Output Levels Strengthen Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended March on an optimistic footing. Of further significance was the March report indication that the rate of growth in global manufacturing output has accelerated to a 21-month high.
Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. However, there is now a growing appreciation that going green correlates with increased profit as demand for products with sustainable credentials grow and Asian companies get set to move up the value chain. As driving greater sustainability is a key factor in reducing risk.
Cutting Emissions Through Better Transportation Planning
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 6, 2022
Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. That is more than any other sector.
Best Logistics Management Software: Everything You Need to Know Before Making a Purchase Decision
ThroughPut
MAY 3, 2024
From a manufacturing perspective, the best logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. It now shares similarities with Supply Chain Management Software (SCMS), to help deal with manufacturing operations, processes, vendors and suppliers.
Sustainable procurement: Everything You Need to Know
Precoro
MARCH 31, 2023
March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.
Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. Parallelly, expectations around the overall purchasing experience have also grown steeper. Scale and Sustainability: The Ultimate Balancing Act. How does sustainable growth figure in this context? trillion in 2021, up from $4.2
The Intersection of Sustainability and Consumer Behavior
QAD
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
For example, manufacturers have had to alter business models to be able to accommodate the change in consumer behavior. However, at the same time, the technology of better data management is most definitely helping manufacturers as well. Thus, the rise of the concept of sustainability to a level of importance we have never seen before.
2021: Manufacturing, a Year in Review
QAD
JANUARY 4, 2022
QAD CMO Carter Lloyds described shipping delays, energy issues/sustainability challenges and the Carbon Bubble as three major industry disruptors affecting manufacturers. Lack of real-time communication between the manufacturing enterprise suppliers, third-party logistics providers and consumers. Rise in ocean freight rates.
How Locally Grown Products are Disrupting F&B Manufacturing
QAD
DECEMBER 3, 2019
There is a developing trend that has been gaining steam in recent years that has the potential to seriously impact and “disrupt” food and beverage manufacturing. It means buying food that is sourced and/or grown within a geographical location that could be considered “local”. Disrupting the Larger Food and Beverage Manufacturer.
The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022
Unleashed
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.
Chainalytics Wins Award for Delivering Sustainability-Minded Freight Procurement Strategy
CHAINalytics
JANUARY 11, 2021
The award recognizes the company’s innovative transportation procurement work for one of the world’s leading coffee manufacturers and retailers. On a journey … The post Chainalytics Wins Award for Delivering Sustainability-Minded Freight Procurement Strategy appeared first on Chainalytics.
Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
APRIL 26, 2022
Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.
Top Suppliers of Transportation Execution and Visibility
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 8, 2022
When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.
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Leverage the Power of Digitalization for More Sustainable Manufacturing
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 15, 2021
How digitalization can help manufacturers build smart, efficient and sustainable processes. As the Paris Agreement’s carbon-neutral target draws closer, more and more manufacturers are beginning to make sustainability a business priority. Digitalization to drive circularity and waste reduction.
Don’t Wait for Standards Before Moving Closer to Smarter Manufacturing
GlobalTranz
MARCH 12, 2018
Smart Manufacturing has been making a lot of noise in the manufacturing industry, mostly due to how automation can greatly improve manufacturing operations through enhanced productivity. Also known as the “ New Industrial Revolution ”, this may indeed drastically shift the entire world of manufacturing. So, what is it?
The Green Corridor: To Realise the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Travin Singh (creator behind Crust Brewing) realised that if he could find bakery partners, he basically had access to a cheap local source of beer making raw materials. Where usually all beer manufactured in Singapore is made using imported raw materials, this model of brewing would completely eliminate that need for beer making imports.
Food manufacturers are facing a “perfect storm” of cost pressures
Proxima
JULY 3, 2023
What is the environment in which food manufacturers have been operating? Over the past year, food manufacturers have, for the most part, been able to pass inflationary pressures on to retailers and their consumers. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses and consumers across the globe have steadily been facing an increase in inflation.
Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 14, 2023
Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
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Pet Food Manufacturing and the Pandemic: Inside an Industry Boom
Unleashed
AUGUST 3, 2021
Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends? manufacturing had seen five years of consistent growth. manufactured?pet purchase in bulk, hoarding quantities?of
Alternative Protein: A Food Manufacturers Guide [+ Case Study]
Unleashed
AUGUST 12, 2021
Food manufacturers will find new opportunities in the alternative protein market as consumer demand surges for non-meat proteins: insect, plant and algae-based products, and ‘lab meat’ cultivated from animal cells. The demand for alternative proteins has surged in recent years, creating an opportunity for food manufacturers.
Steel Fabrication and General Manufacturing Tips and Tricks for 2015
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 18, 2014
All metal fabricators realize that they have to do some analyses before the company purchases equipmen t or hires new people, but now there seems to be a new intensity about the process. Now is the Time for Manufacturing to Look at Logistics Efficiency. They’re building that capacity with more equipment. The keyword here is fast.
Manufacturers Should Focus on This Most Critical Component for Manufacturing Operations Excellence
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 8, 2016
We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence?
How to Sustain a Lean Culture in Manufacturing & Supply Chain
GlobalTranz
MARCH 23, 2016
Today I will discuss how a company can sustain a lean culture once they have implemented lean practices in order to achieve continuous improvement. Your company has started the lean journey, but how do you sustain it? How can we Continuously Improve Daily and Sustain a Lean Culture and Behavior? This increases employee morale.
The Future is Now: Why these 5 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Trends will Dominate 2018
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 18, 2018
Over the next two years, manufacturers are set to invest more than $250 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the use of technology to improve manufacturing will only increase. Let us take a closer look at some the advanced manufacturing technologies set to define the state of manufacturing throughout 2018.
Food Waste is a Big Problem That Can be Solved
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Source: [link]. Poor planning on the food production side can result in crops not being harvested, food spoiling during transportation, or even overproduction, leading to food products going bad on the shelves before they can be sold. In the context of food manufacturing, this has much to do with food waste and environmental impact.
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How transparency in the supply chain leads to sustainable sourcing
Pivot88
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
According to McKinsey’s 2019 chief purchasing officer (CPO) survey, sustainable sourcing at scale is the fashion industry’s new must-have. Where do they source their products? How do they manage and control their manufacturing process? Supply chains are complex and there are a lot of moving parts.
Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. In light of the global environment in the past year and a half, we listed the top transportation & logistics influencers. The road hasn’t been easy for the transportation and logistics industries. miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67
6 Essential Procurement Training Courses for Professionals: How To Begin and Advance Your Career in Procurement
SCMDOJO
JULY 3, 2023
In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!
Sustainable Supply Chain Management.
ModusLink Corporation
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Nowadays, a lot of different factors are increasing the urgency for emerging economies to become sustainable. Furthermore, the notion of Sustainable Supply Chain Management is often linked with social responsibility or environmental management (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016). A great example would be today’s prominence of climate change.
Achieve Seamless Material Flow in Industrial Equipment with Material Synchronization
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 7, 2023
Industrial equipment manufacturers today are operating in an increasingly complex and ever-evolving landscape. Furthermore, the manufacturing workforce gap is a growing concern across all industries. Furthermore, the manufacturing workforce gap is a growing concern across all industries. In this sector.
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Climate Change and the Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 16, 2023
Day in and day out, my newsfeed is full of headlines about companies that are looking to make sustainability an integral part of their business. It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions.
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