Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

A growing number of consumers are asking the brands they buy from to invest in sustainability throughout the supply chain, from the materials they use to make products, to the transportation options they use to deliver products. So, what set sustainability leaders apart from the rest of the pack? Rethink Partnerships.

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Proxima

AUGUST 24, 2023

Time is running out to start translating intention into action The Scope 3 Maturity Benchmark has shown us that businesses have good intentions but are struggling to make meaningful progress. So, what is the main difference between then and now? A lack of progress in that time is painting an even darker picture for Net Zero targets.

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Proxima

AUGUST 24, 2023

Time is running out to start translating intention into action The Scope 3 Maturity Benchmark has shown us that businesses have good intentions but are struggling to make meaningful progress. So, what is the main difference between then and now? A lack of progress in that time is painting an even darker picture for Net Zero targets.

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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.

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Proxima

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

These might have been at events, in collaboration forums, with solution partners, or one-to-one with procurement and sustainability professionals and their teams. The result, the Scope 3 Maturity Benchmark. The Scope 3 Maturity Benchmark appeared first on Proxima. What have we done?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Well, not just for benchmarking, but also for maximum visibility of your supply chain and logistics performance. They will also provide valuable guidance in the use of key performance indicators for performance benchmarking. We talk about cost and service a lot here at Benchmarking Success, and with good reason. I hear you ask.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s no secret that many consumers now consider the sustainability of a product before purchasing, much like they consider price or quality. In fact, a recent study suggests that more than a third of global consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products as demand grows for environmentally friendly alternatives. .

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Multichannel Merchant

APRIL 7, 2022

The call for sustainable shipping is getting real. Pressure is coming from all sides for companies to adopt more sustainable shipping practices. Recent challenges have added fuel to the fire, bringing the supply chain out of the shadows and onto front page news, helping accelerate sustainability initiatives.

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Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

Sustainability is in high demand, but who determines what makes a product sustainable, how it is sustainability measured and what do sustainability certifications and labels mean? Sustainability certifications help consumers identify whether or not a product or manufacturer is sustainable.

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Proxima

MARCH 20, 2023

CPOs have been battling with the need to manage short-term costs and the pressure to deliver on (perceivably) long-term goals like sustainability targets. Our CPO Report showed that the economic downturn isn’t causing procurement leaders to abandon sustainability goals in 2023 but there is no doubt they are in a challenging environment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2023

According to Amazon’s 2021 Sustainability Report, 12.1 APQC is a nonprofit organization that conducts research in the areas of benchmarking, best practices, process and performance improvement, and knowledge management. Clearly, calculating these partner emissions and including them in their sustainability totals will not be easy.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Serving as the Chief Sustainability Officer for the organization, Joydeep also leads Gilead’s environmental sustainability strategies globally. Number 3 – I always benchmark the performance of any business function I manage, against a broader dataset. And I ask myself how can we make ourselves better?

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2016

The need to benchmark supply chain performance runs deep in many companies. For many companies, the search for benchmarking data becomes the end in and of itself, rather than the means to an end. Often, companies go through the trouble of completing a benchmark, only to then let the results collect dust on a bookshelf.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Christopher Marquis ( @CMarquisCornell ), a Professor in Sustainable Global Enterprise at Cornell University, explains, “Supply chains are critically important facilitators of our global economy, providing crucial resources and materials to companies to produce their products and services. ” Those categories are: 1.

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Taulia

MAY 9, 2022

So far, so good – but how can you incentivize suppliers to adopt more ethical or sustainable practices? Taulia’s new Sustainable Supplier Finance solution makes it easy for companies to do just that. What is Sustainable Supplier Finance? Using the solution, you can: Benchmark against recognized standards.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Increasingly, companies will take sustainability criteria into account in their purchasing decisions. Once a year, EcoVadis clients request that their suppliers perform EcoVadis’ annual assessment of a supplier’s sustainability performance, which includes the carbon assessment. Getting suppliers to participate is a gargantuan task.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

While your company undoubtedly has sustainability on its supply chain agenda, creating momentum can be tricky in what is after all, a fairly new way to approach performance improvement. How to Develop a Sustainable Supply Chain. The good news is that there are multiple benefits attached to developing a sustainable supply chain.

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Proxima

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

We’re delighted to announce that Proxima has made the final of the first ever edie Net Zero Awards where they have been shortlisted for Consultancy of the Year in recognition of The Scope 3 Maturity Benchmark. Proxima are committed to helping global organizations progress their sustainability agendas.

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Unleashed

MAY 24, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing is at the forefront of good manufacturers’ plans. This article will take a look at what is sustainable manufacturing, some examples across various industries, and how SMEs can plan for sustainable manufacturing. What is sustainable manufacturing? How is sustainability good for the industry?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

One of the more interesting aspects of data science is around sustainability. I’ve written a lot about supply chain sustainability, and where the intersection of supply chain and energy transition exists. And this is where data comes into play. The most obvious intersection point is transportation.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Here we’ll look at what a sustainable supply chain is and why it’s important, and in particular: Elements of a sustainable supply chain. 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain. Practical sustainable supply chain management tips for SMEs. What is a sustainable supply chain? Where to get certified.

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Requis

MAY 20, 2021

Because we all rely on supply chains so much, we need them to become more transparent, resilient and much more sustainable than they are now. Year One Goal: Sustainability KPI. While it’s great to talk about circularity and sustainability, as a CEO I like to set goals for teams, preferably with metrics and benchmarks to work against.

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Sustainable food waste management therefore looks at strategies to reduce waste where it occurs, before it occurs. Sustainable food waste management employs tactics to reduce the impact of food waste from both an environmental and economic perspective. On-selling food waste as animal feed. How is food waste management certified?

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BlueYonder

JUNE 13, 2019

As sustainability becomes increasingly important to many consumers, grocery retailers are challenged with how to keep up with these modern customer demands. For more insights and tips, take JDA’s Retail Self-Assessment test to benchmark your business against the best here.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2019

Industries are increasingly deciding to collaborate with peers -- instead of competing -- when it comes to critical issues like sustainability. The mission of the new sector initiative is to use collaboration and technology to improve the visibility, efficiency and sustainability impact of the global health supply chain.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

by David Correll and Ken Cottrill A concept called “just transition” is cropping up in sustainability circles, and if it gains ground, it could become part of corporate pledges akin to those that commit companies to net-zero operations by a certain year. Such an outcome has significant implications for supply chain sustainability.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 7, 2021

Sustainability will increasingly be at the heart of our customers’ operations, and our customers’ customers for that matter. Robinson is “can logistics and supply chains be truly sustainable?”. Here are five ways we are helping our customers across Europe fulfil and even surpass their sustainability targets.

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SupplyShift

MARCH 15, 2022

Today’s sustainability goals are significant; there’s no denying it. all efforts turn to collaboration to slow the looming threat climate change poses on the future of our planet, among other crucial sustainability goals. Stats indicate that consumers are becoming increasingly interested in more sustainability.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

“The initiative will provide buyers and suppliers with clear guidance on which third-party auditing and certification schemes cover key sustainability requirements and apply robust verification practices,” said Chris Tyas, Global Head Supply Chain, Nestlé SA. child labour, forced labour, working hours, discrimination, etc.).

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Loginext

APRIL 18, 2024

This article ranks the top 10 food and beverage service providers leading the way in sustainability. From reducing plastic waste to implementing energy-efficient practices, these companies are setting benchmarks in environmental stewardship.

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BlueYonder

JULY 14, 2021

It’s the collective sigh from many of us who have been fervently working toward building the future of sustainable supply chains. Sustainability cannot be a separate box to check — it must be ingrained in every system and every decision. Do you hear that? Why the sigh, you ask? Waste Reduction.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 7, 2018

"Today, any company wanting to assess the sustainability of their value chains faces a confusing array of different technical standards and auditing approaches,” Peter Freedman, managing director, The Consumer Goods Forum. The SSCI is designed to help them navigate through this complexity and make sustainable sourcing more efficient." .

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SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2023

Supports positive impact on internal markets, better supporting strong sustainable waste management infrastructure to provide reliable and consistent pathways to reduction. Regularly review supplier practices to ensure compliance with sustainability standards and the PPWR. Monitor Progress.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

A global benchmarking survey by Körber Supply Chain reveals how businesses are seeking to better understand the key factors that shape complexity in the supply chain post-covid. Körber’s Supply Chain Benchmarking 2022 report reveals the global perspectives on supply chain complexity and performance. Sustainability is a key priority.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

When a customer initiates a return through Doddle, they are asked specific questions about the condition of the item and packaging, given choices on how and where to return it, and also given a sustainability impact of the return. The second piece is around sustainability.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 5, 2023

STANDARD ASSESSMENT THESIS for Retailers The Sustainability Insight System (THESIS), created by The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) and powered by SupplyShift, is a science-based performance management system helping retailers transform the consumer goods industry to deliver more sustainable consumer products.

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Arkieva

MAY 10, 2016

A next logical question is if we can somehow capture this from publicly available financial data and benchmark companies on this strategic level. When benchmarking SG&A it is crucial to verify whether that includes or excludes the R&D costs. Extending the analysis to extra benchmark companies.

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