ESG

Supply chain must lead the shift from risk mitigation to competitive advantage

Thursday, July 13, 2023 · Craig Moss and David Kurz To gain a competitive advantage, every company needs to make a conscious decision about which topics are most important in the E, S and G pillar to their corporate supply chain strategy.

Unlocking competitive advantage through strategic data sharing

Thursday, July 6, 2023 · Craig Moss and David Kurz Supply chain leaders need to shift their mindset and go beyond sharing transactional data to sharing strategic business performance and ESG data.

The supply chain is the hub for creating new Constellations of Value

Thursday, June 29, 2023 · Craig Moss and David Kurz Every business is on a tightrope between business and ESG performance. Making decisions that maintain your balance on the tight rope is only possible with rigorous internal collaboration and flexible, trusted suppliers in your constellation. Business growth by creating and…

Supply chain: The intersection of ESG and the new customer

Thursday, June 22, 2023 · Craig Moss and David Kurz No company can meet its ESG goals on its own. It needs the cooperation of its suppliers and partners. Supply chain leaders that adapt and thrive in the new landscape can go beyond risk mitigation to bring their organization a competitive advantage.

Finance leaders remain optimistic despite increasing cost worries

Monday, April 17, 2023 · SCMR Staff Grant Thornton survey shows 54% of CEOs are optimistic about the U.S. economy as supply chain issues ease.

The Rebound Podcast: How one company is enabling the circular economy.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock Apto Solutions CEO Jeff Jones explains how his company re-engineered its supply chain for the circular economy.

Putting the E in ESG

Monday, February 27, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock Minimize shipments, minimize miles and maximize what goes into the trailer. That’s how Grainger’s supply chain leader describes the distributor’s approach to sustainability.

Corporate climate pledges are falling short

Monday, January 30, 2023 · SCMR Staff A survey of operations managers shows that 85% of companies have a net-zero-strategy, but only 41% have changed operations accordingly.

Time to calibrate the impact of ESG on procurement

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 · Maxim Khabur With climate change becoming a focal point across industries, ESG strategy requirements are only going to play a bigger role in supply chain buying decisions.

Port of Los Angeles advances women in transportation industry

Monday, November 21, 2022 · SCMR Staff Two executives honored for leadership in promoting and advocating gender diversity.

Supply chain execs focus on ESG but lack key capabilities

Friday, September 23, 2022 · SCMR Staff One-third of respondents to Ernst & Young survey lack a business case to support sustainable supply chain development.

Port of Long Beach refuels its first LNG-powered container ship

Friday, September 9, 2022 · SCMR Staff Air quality benefits from extensive reduction in emissions and carbon dioxide.

The long and winding road to decarbonization

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock Schneider Electric is on the road to decarbonize its supply chain, along with those of its suppliers and its customers

Google joins Billion Dollar Roundtable

Friday, August 12, 2022 · SCMR Staff The global search platform targets 2022 diverse supplier spend of $2.5 billion.

Strategic supply management powers companies through historic crises

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 · SCMR Staff Kearney’s survey found those companies are just six percent of respondents to this 30th annual report.