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The Sustainable Supply Chain – What is it and how to execute it

Unleashed

Supply chains play a crucial role in moving goods along to the end user. But as simple supply chains grow into vast and complex networks, how do you make sure yours remains ethical, profitable, and viable in the long term? 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain. What is a sustainable supply chain?

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Industry Transformation: Advanced Manufacturing and Digitalisation of Supply Chain-Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Covid-19 pandemic severely exacerbated the shock to the Global economy.Global and Regional Trade and related Supply chains experienced unprecedented disruptions. The pandemic exposed major supply chain vulnerabilities affecting the Manufacturing, Industrial Logistics , Commercial sectors as well as Food Security challenges.

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Sustainable Supply Chains Requires Effective Supply Management Capabilities!

Supply Chain View from the Field

Opaque supplier networks leaves supply networks exposed to environmental or labor practices that are non-compliant with enterprise sustainability objectives and codes of conduct. Walmart, Nike, Gap, BP, Baxter, Apple, Aldi, and others can attest to the dramatic impact of sustainability risks on their brand image and customers.

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This Week in Supply Chain Tech- Additional Equity Funding Round for o9 Solutions

Supply Chain Matters

In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech , we highlight the announcement of added equity funding for o9 Solutions. General Atlantic’s other supply chain planning or ESG focused tech providers include Coupa and Ecovadis.

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Unwrapping the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive: Embracing Sustainable Packaging in a Circular Economy

SupplyShift

From 2009 to 2020, packaging waste in the EU increased by 20% , reaching 79 million tons in 2020. Supports positive impact on internal markets, better supporting strong sustainable waste management infrastructure to provide reliable and consistent pathways to reduction. Evaluate Current Practices. Monitor Progress.

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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth

SCMDOJO

Introduction Founded in 2009, Rivian Automotive, Inc. However, this initial success was soon overshadowed by a series of setbacks and challenges that Rivian had to navigate through mainly related to supply chain and production. The production setbacks experienced by Rivian had a direct impact on its reputation and supply chain.

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Citations of Excellence Awards 2013

SCM Research

Building a More Complete Theory of Sustainable Supply Chain Management Using Case Studies of 10 Exemplars. Building a More Complete Theory of Sustainable Supply Chain Management Using Case Studies of 10 Exemplars. Journal of Supply Chain Management, 45 (2), 37-56 DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-493X.2009.03162.x.