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Sustainable procurement: Everything You Need to Know

Precoro

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.

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sust[AI]nability

Enterra Insights

billion over the next five years as part of its long-term goal to cut in half its emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.”[5] billion to reduce its climate impact” and Diageo “committed to reach net-zero carbon emissions in its owned operations and reduce emissions from its supply chain by 50% by 2030.”

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This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Trucking costs to halve by 2030, study predicts (LLoyd’s Loading List). Simply put, as shippers take a more holistic approach to transportation network design, procurement, planning, and execution, all modes are on the table for consideration. Deliverr raises $7M to help e-commerce businesses compete with Amazon Prime (TechCrunch).

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My Response to SAP. Bigger, But Not The Answer We Need

Supply Chain Shaman

SAP Ariba started as an indirect procurement network and lagged the market in developing multi-tier process definition.) For example, Elemica is focused on the chemical and rubber markets but does not manage upstream (consumer products/food & beverage) or downstream flows (oil/gas). Authoritative Identifiers and Use of Standards.

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Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery: Are You Measuring the Risks in Your Supply Chain?

EcoVadis

Agriculture, food and beverage processing, manufacturing and construction are sectors that are especially prone to violations and corruption. The index found a higher incidence of human trafficking and forced labour in light manufacturing, food and beverage, transportation and construction, compared with other industries.

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Ultimate Guide To Technologies That Are Transforming Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, AI’s potential contribution to the global economy by 2030 is USD15.7 Procurement: Partnering with cost-effective and reliable vendors is vital for keeping a business running smoothly. Supply chains are complex, and any effects on one point in the supply chain tend to have a domino effect.

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Top 25 Supply Chains of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

uses a lot of water, both within its products and in the manufacturing process, and as perhaps the world’s best-known beverage producer, the company is a frequent target of environmental groups for its water usage practices. Content Summary: Soft drink giant Coca-Cola Co. Printer-friendly version. Kimberly-Clark. Media Type.

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