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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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Inventory Management Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. This blog delves into industry-leading inventory management best practices.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. JIT Inventory Excellence: Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management methodology, backed by robust supplier relationships, helps large tech companies achieve operational excellence.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. JIT Inventory Excellence: Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management methodology, backed by robust supplier relationships, helps large tech companies achieve operational excellence.

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Logility

AUGUST 15, 2023

But instead of reaching just one peak, supply chain planners must climb four – service, inventory, cost, and sustainability. Coordinate every step with insight and action Companies using a platform that synergizes service, inventory, cost, and sustainability stand at the precipice of a highly progressive approach to supply chain planning.

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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.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive in Europe means that companies will need to report on their emissions and set targets to reduce them. Let’s explore how this modeling capability can help you make more conscious choices and drive long-term sustainability outcomes.

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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.

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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:

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

The process as is implemented in many companies focuses on balancing demand and supply based on preestablished rules and policies that serve as guardrails for the planning process. Then the process was put to test in recent times, as increasing demand and supply side shocks caught companies flatfooted.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Why You Should Choose Companies with Green Supply Chains. There is no denying that companies with green supply chains are becoming more and more the norm. It also contributes to reducing a company’s carbon footprint, which makes it more attractive to consumers. Track and evaluate suppliers’ sustainability ratings .

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Efficiently managing these processes is vital for companies to meet customer demands, minimize costs, and maintain a competitive edge. Through machine learning and data analytics, companies can gain valuable insights from extensive datasets, supporting decision making.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the UN Environment Program’s Food Waste Index, 923 million metric tons of food is wasted globally every year. Source: [link]. Therefore, the most impactful solution in working towards international sustainability efforts would be to avoid generating food waste and loss. Enable Sustainability with DELMIA.

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QAD

MARCH 28, 2019

Very little has more impact on a company’s success than customer satisfaction. Most people realize that on-time delivery plays a key role in how business’ satisfy customer needs, but customer satisfaction can be an expensive undertaking if the company doesn’t manage all aspects of customer service and the business processes that affect them.

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Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2021

When it comes to supply chain sustainability, responsible organizations don’t just talk – they act by creating a governance structure. Proper governance ensures that company decisions align with stated company values and can provide the data and transparency that proves, which the world is increasingly demanding.

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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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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

He has been helping companies design more profitable supply chains for over 25 years, most of them as founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau. It was far more fascinating than military logistics, so within a few years I decided to leave and headed out to Australia and worked for a consulting company for two or three years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo. On November 4 th , I interviewed Jim Andrew, the Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo, about their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program. PepsiCo is a very big company, the second largest food and beverage company in the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

While enterprises may be able to find reduction opportunities in their own operations, many of the bigger gains can be found by addressing Scope 3 emissions — accounting for more than 70% of a company’s total emissions — up and down the supply chain. [2]. What obstacles are companies facing in making the most of this opportunity?

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Ware2Go

APRIL 20, 2022

Sustainable ecommerce is more than just a buzz-word. Learn how businesses of all sizes can help build a more sustainable ecommerce industry. Sustainable eCommerce Matters to Our Future. Sustainable e Commerce Matters to Consumers. It matters to consumers, and more importantly to our future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment, companies face various challenges such as changing consumer demands, global uncertainty, and the impact of natural and man-made events. The purchasing of products at companies can be looked at in terms of two major dimensions: supply risk and impact on production (Figure 1).

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Today I will discuss how a company can sustain a lean culture once they have implemented lean practices in order to achieve continuous improvement. Your company has started the lean journey, but how do you sustain it? How can we Continuously Improve Daily and Sustain a Lean Culture and Behavior? From: [link].

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. Only supply chains that are agile, adaptable, and aligned provide companies with sustainable competitive advantage.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Industrial innovation continues to accelerate, and leading companies have their transformation initiatives well underway. This orientation is fundamental in determining what KPIs the company values, as many of them are far different from metrics managed by manufacturers relying on traditional views of success.”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Let’s look at the three megatrends shaping supply chain innovation in 2022 and beyond – resilience, through technical capability and consistency; optimisation of the omnichannel experience; and sustainability with a focus on Scope 3 emissions. Sustainability and Scope 3 emissions are essential.

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Provenance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

“66% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products but most organizations don’t know the farmers they source from, let alone their impact.” – Kahlil Baker, CEO and Founder, Farm-Trace. Increase farmer livelihoods and resilience by helping improve their productivity and adopt sustainable practices. HOW THIS WORKS.

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Sustainability can come about when environmental, economic and social issues are integrated into daily business operations. How can businesses pay attention to supply chain sustainability as they scale? Rooting for last-mile sustainability. Customers prefer green companies. How does a sustainable last mile aid businesses?

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

These are challenges that will only become more threatening if they are not curbed, paying strict attention to supply chain sustainability. billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Source: Statista.com. Sustainability in the supply chain, while tricky to practice, is possible. parts per million.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What’s in this Sustainable Supply Chain article : The problem of carbon emissions and waste derived from supply chains. Seven ways Turvo helps build a more sustainable supply chain for third-party logistics providers (3PLs), shippers of raw materials and finished goods, and their end customers. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2018.”.

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QAD

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Let’s face it, change is constant and companies need to rapidly respond to the unexpected changes. Consumers Want to Buy from CSR Compliant Companies. Am I contributing to society by buying an environmentally sourced and produced product to have a greener planet? Are the employees provided a living wage?

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Supply chains at a consumer goods company, for example, make up about 80% of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Instead, products or parts are repaired, resold, refurbished, or recycled to reduce waste and build sustainable supply chains. A circular supply chain can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2022

Building a sustainable fashion supply chain and improving ESG performance will require a more deliberate approach in 2022. Numerous fashion executives have shown genuine signs of evolving their mindsets and frameworks to factor in their company’s impact on the planet in their decisions. Go Beyond Tweaking Around the Edges.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Sustainability is an often-discussed concept that can be a reliable source of differentiation for CPG manufacturers. And sustainability has become a standout issue for many US consumers. Now, when most think of sustainability, they think of ethical sourcing or environmentally friendly packaging.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. The Group’s sustainability policy is based on three pillars: Acting for People, Acting for Planet and Acting for Responsible Trade. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Source: Descartes Datamyne. More than ever, companies will continue to focus on retaining existing drivers by reducing driver stress as finding replacements will not be easy. Theme 4: Sustainability will become an opportunity, not a challenge for supply chains. 2030 call: Retailers will embrace sustainability for home delivery.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 20, 2018

In the last five years there has been a substantial increase in consumer preferences focused on ethics-based brands (HSBC) as well as rapidly growing shareholder actions based on social and environmental metrics ( HBR.com ) that result in a change in the way that global companies assess performance.

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