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RS Group releases report on its activities and strategy for Environmental, Social and Governance

Synovos

The four key goals are in the areas of advancing sustainability, championing education and innovation, empowering people, and doing business in a responsible way. In addition, RS is supporting its suppliers in working towards and achieving their own ESG goals by launching a supplier ESG action plan and handbook.

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Earth Day spotlight: What it means to be a Benefit Corporation in CPG

crisp

Often viewed as more innovative and ethical than traditional businesses, B Corps are attractive to consumers and investors seeking businesses that make a positive impact in the world. Illy is an excellent example of how a consumer goods company uses their resources to uphold global sustainability, and social impact.

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Shipping is still lost at sea when it comes to big data

DELMIA Quintiq

Thus my case of the shipping industry taking a page out of the retail industry handbook. While we are able to access and use (big) data today, and even ensure data collaboration between parties, we still need information technology to stop putting the brakes on collaborative innovation. They employed big data concepts with gusto.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 10-14, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Maybe their supplier relationship management handbook was written by Fidel Castro? Some examples of what a user could ask Coleman: – “Coleman, what is the accounts receivable balance for ACME Corp?” If suppliers don’t agree with the fine, too bad: Disputes “will not be tolerated,’’ Wal-Mart says.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Cybersecurity

Elementum

Today's world runs on complex networks of intelligent technologies that enable quick innovation and the efficient movement of goods. The following examples demonstrate just how severe the damage can be across verticals. But with increasing interconnectedness, companies need to fortify their cybersecurity plans. CASE STUDIES.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Cybersecurity

Elementum

Today's world runs on complex networks of intelligent technologies that enable quick innovation and the efficient movement of goods. The following examples demonstrate just how severe the damage can be across verticals. But with increasing interconnectedness, companies need to fortify their cybersecurity plans. CASE STUDIES.

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Creating Paper Trails Without Paper: Making the Switch to Digital QMS

Arena Solutions

Like the example cited, many medical device manufacturers are finding their companies at a crossroads—either continue amassing thousands of documents that need to be uploaded, revised, tracked, and stored, or invest in a digital solution to better manage documentation. Repeatable problems with paper-based QMS systems: Missing documents.