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).
The Importance of Sustainability Benchmarking
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The notion of going green is a hot topic as companies and countries look at their overall environmental impact and search for ways to be more sustainable. However, supply chain sustainability can go well beyond these initiatives. So, what can companies do to get started on a sustainability journey?
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Understanding Supply Chain Sustainability
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 29, 2022
Supply chain sustainability can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. As I have written about before, supply chain sustainability , or the notion of going green, is a hot topic as companies and countries look at their overall carbon footprint and look for ways to be more environmentally friendly. UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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From the Barley in the Fields, to the Beer in Our Hands: Carlsberg’s Sustainability Journey
BlueYonder
APRIL 9, 2024
And, in recent times, this has made the critical notion of sustainability an equally vast challenge. Carlsberg’s sustainability efforts are marked by significant advancements, including achieving net zero emissions in several of its breweries and aiming to fully transition to renewable energy across all its facilities by 2040.
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Energy Transition in Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives, especially when we begin to look at energy transition. A recent ARC survey looked at reasons to address sustainability.
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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.
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.
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.
Driving Sustainability in the Age of Supply Chain Disruption
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 22, 2021
alternate sourcing strategies), while others are potentially negative (e.g. Combined with the heightened concerns regarding climate change and associated sustainability impacts, all businesses should consider and assess these changes using the lens of environmental sustainability. These will have a big impact on sustainability.
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?
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. Changes in product packaging have been influenced by various factors, including consumer preferences, sustainability goals, and environmental, social, and governance ( ESG ) considerations.
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Charge Me Up! Energy Storage Development – A Fast Emerging Technology Needed for Sustainability
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Energy Storage Development – A Fast Emerging Technology Needed for Sustainability. For transportation and logistics – the revolution to decarbonize is likewise well underway. As a sustainable logistics consultant I’m often reading up on how technology is evolving in the energy sector. Electric Transportation.
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.
5 Tips to Leverage Digital Tools to Deliver Tangible Sustainability Improvements
ivalua
JULY 13, 2022
Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.
The Intersection of Sustainability and Consumer Behavior
QAD
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Thus, the rise of the concept of sustainability to a level of importance we have never seen before. With this drive of preservation and sustainability and with the innovation of being able to use data like never before, we have seen innovations that are the foundation of this movement. The short answer: yes!
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. Scale and Sustainability: The Ultimate Balancing Act. Growth is increasingly being pursued with greater emphasis on sustainability, and rightly so. How does sustainable growth figure in this context? trillion in 2021, up from $4.2
Build Supply Chain Resilience with a Diverse Sourcing Strategy
Logility
APRIL 20, 2022
And they’ve had little to no time to recover from raw material and labor shortages, supplier and factory failures, transportation delays, and rising costs while encountering unpredictable demand. Developing Diverse, Resilient Sourcing Strateg ies. This approach to supply chain planning may be a significant paradigm shift.
3 Main Benefits of Sourcing Locally
EC Sourcing Group
APRIL 19, 2023
As consumers become more conscious of unethical supply chain practices and the impact of their purchasing decisions on local economies, companies are increasingly looking to local sourcing to support their communities and foster brand loyalty.
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. The survey shows that social and environmental sustainability has become a key priority for apparel companies, just as it is becoming an increasingly important issue for consumers and governments.
Social Supply Chain Sustainability: How Businesses Can Achieve Its 4 Goals
Logility
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The tools, capabilities, and strategies companies must embrace to achieve the 4 goals of social supply chain sustainability. Social supply chain sustainability is one of the three pillars of a sustainable supply chain and crucial for the long-term prospects of a company. The Need for Social Supply Chain Sustainability.
The Path to Sustainability Begins with Visibility
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States currently comes from transportation, surpassing electricity emissions in 2017 for the first time since 1978. The post The Path to Sustainability Begins with Visibility appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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Chain of Custody: A Dramatic Shift in How Fashion Brands Approach Sustainability
Logility
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Over the years, the fashion industry has championed a movement toward sustainable apparel, environmentally friendly production practices, and the elimination of forced labor. The reason why chain-of-custody standards for sustainable materials are more important than ever comes down to credibility.
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Supply Chain Sustainability: 3 Pillars for the Future of Business
Logility
AUGUST 30, 2021
One could easily think this is solely because of the inherent social and environmental risks, as well as governmental challenges, but there is also a strong business case for supply chain sustainability. Sustainable supply chain management can be a driver for success and value, both for businesses and for society.
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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?
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? Tracking all stakeholders and their actions manually is a time-consuming and inefficient process.
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.
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.
Revealing Survey Relative to Business Sustainability and ESG Actions
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 20, 2022
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a revealing survey published this week regarding viewpoints relative to business sustainability and ESG actions which reflect both a call to action and a perspective of advanced technology enablement. . Background. Announced Survey Findings. This study, sponsored by Savanta, Inc.
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This Is Not the Time to Downgrade Supply Chain Sustainability
MIT Supply Chain
MAY 17, 2023
Pressure from various stakeholders to make supply chains more sustainable has grown steadily over the last three years and shows no signs of abating. by David Correll and Ken Cottrill The uncertain economic and political outlook might persuade some companies to dial back their efforts to improve the sustainability of their supply chains.
Climate Change: Yet Another Source of Global Supply Chain Risk and Disruption
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Companies in every industry are focusing on operating more sustainably and embracing environmental stewardship — and with good reason. Following on the heels of COVID-19, port closures, labor shortages and geopolitical conflict, climate change-related events are emerging as a significant source of supply chain disruption.
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. It provides for a sustainable future because the raw materials are not taken from finite natural resources. The circular economic model is a green one. Sure there is.
Red Sea Ocean Transport Disruption Update
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Supply Chain Matters provides our latest update regarding the Red Sea Transport disruption impacting transport movements to and from European and Asian ports. The post Red Sea Ocean Transport Disruption Update first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management. All rights reserved.
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.
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.
Sustainability Efforts are Gaining Momentum Even Though Sustainability is a Moving Target
BlueYonder
JULY 28, 2022
The importance of supply chain sustainability (SCS) is trending upward – and that’s a positive! Sustainability Engagement Up However Organizational Challenges Still Exist. The 2022 State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report found that SCS initiatives are being set up and actions are being taken. Aim to Save the World.
Ways to Make Your Supply Chain More Sustainable!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps! Many companies are looking for ways to add more sustainability in all aspects of their supply chain. Sustainability is a whole process that takes time and will need a full plan with everyone involved to make your Supply Chain more sustainable.
Sourcing and Procurement: One but Not the Same
Precoro
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
As both sourcing and procurement are related to obtaining supplies for the organization, confusing these two terms is easy. Understanding their distinction can help you ensure the coordination between the responsible teams and adopt the right strategies for improving both sourcing and procurement. Procurement. Contains fewer steps.
Achieving Significant Transportation Savings through Improved Demand Forecasting
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 7, 2021
Pinnacle Propane implemented demand management, replenishment, and order promising solutions from John Galt Solutions with the goal of improving service – reducing what they call “out of gases” – while reducing transportation costs. The bulk business also involves filling the tanks of businesses that use propane as an energy source.
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Resilient and Sustainable? Can a Supply Chain Really Have It All?
BlueYonder
MARCH 24, 2022
The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 report tells us that the work for increased supply chain sustainability has not slowed down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is continuing in full force. The question is whether it is possible to be sustainable and resilient at the same time? Sustainability is multi-faceted.
Sustainable Food Waste Management for Food Industry SMEs
Unleashed
JULY 25, 2021
Food waste can be caused by inadequate processing, production waste, poor food handling, perishability factors, environmental events, loss during transport and harvesting, or because food simply doesn’t make it past the farm gates. Valorisation processes use chemical and biological methods to produce biofuels, and other sources of energy.
The Bloomberg of Freight with Mary O’Connell
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2023
FreightWaves’ SaaS product, SONAR, is the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. Modernizing the logistics back office.
Sustainable eCommerce: Examples of Environmentally Friendly Online Retail
Ware2Go
APRIL 11, 2023
Sustainable eCommerce is more than just a buzz-word: Both consumers and small midsized businesses (SMBs) are growing more concerned about the impact of eCommerce on the environment. Learn how businesses of all sizes can help build a more sustainable eCommerce industry, with examples of environmentally friendly brands that are leading the way.
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The road to Supply Chain Sustainability
Prophetic Technology
JULY 5, 2022
Transportation, Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and fuel efficiency impact those companies with the lowest overall score on sustainability metrics during the operational planning stage. Some facts:
Improving Sustainability Within Your Supply Chain
Synovos
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Improving Sustainability Within Your Supply Chain You don’t have to do it all alone, says a senior director of procurement. Here Parke shares advice for improving sustainability within your supply chain and the role that RS can play in supporting this process – but first he shares more about what is driving this shift.
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