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Understanding Supply Chain Sustainability

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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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Chain of Custody: A Dramatic Shift in How Fashion Brands Approach Sustainability

Logility

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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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

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The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended the installation of such technologies in all new passenger vehicles. delaying shipments and raising transportation costs. delaying shipments and raising transportation costs. These devices will also be required in all cars sold in the European Union beginning this July.

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5 Reasons to Leave Your 3PL with Shane Hanson

The Logistics of Logistics

Square1 primarily serves clients in the Beauty, Packaged Food, Apparel, and Consumer Goods industries, and currently works with 40 domestic and international clients. The company offers a range of logistics services, including transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management.

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How transparency in the supply chain leads to sustainable sourcing

Pivot88

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.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

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Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. billion a year.

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How Transparency in the Supply Chain Leads to Sustainable Sourcing

Pivot88

According to McKinsey’s 2019 chief purchasing officer (CPO) survey , sustainable sourcing at scale is the fashion industry’s new must-have. On the compliance side, a lack of visibility can result in poor working conditions at factories and environmental damage, which has a huge impact on a company’s brand reputation.