Sustainability

Sustainability Part 1: Walmart’s new PPA takes Project Gigaton to the next level

Sunday, November 27, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock Five key suppliers have signed on to jointly purchase renewable energy over the next 12 years.

Hydrogen fuel-cell pilot for container handlers underway

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 · SCMR Staff Fennix Marine Services at the Port of Los Angeles is collaborating with Hyster.

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

Where are you on the staircase to supply chain sustainability?

Thursday, September 1, 2022 · David Correll, Ph.D., Research Scientist at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics While the path to future frontiers will change as the relative importance of SCS dimensions change over time, it is important to keep in mind that the pressure to improve sustainability is consistent across all of the dimensions.

The role of blockchain in today’s carbon credit market

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 · Marco Sandrone Clearly, blockchain has great potential here, but now is the time to experiment and launch pilot programs that can have a meaningful impact on organizations in the future.

San Pedro Bay ports release final 2021 cargo-handling equipment assessment

Monday, August 29, 2022 · SCMR Staff The goal is a zero-emissions equipment fleet by 2030 at the nation’s busiest port complex.

Sustainability is now on your agenda

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 · Rosemary Coates As supply chain professionals, we now have the additional responsibility of enforcing sustainability and circularity throughout our supply chains.

Putting ESG at the center of the business

Sunday, July 10, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock MilliporeSigma is focused on sustainability and diversity and inclusion. The life sciences leader sees it as a competitive advantage.

Supply chain traceability is key to sustainability and improved performance

Thursday, July 7, 2022 · Hernan Saenz and Joshua Hinkel To ensure supply in an increasingly volatile business landscape, companies need more resilient networks. Fast-changing consumer preferences and customization require increased flexibility and speed.

Procurement has a significant role to play in the pursuit of ESG goals

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 · Elouise Epstein By employing ESG across the supply base, it’s possible to create an exponential gain of benefits.

GE Appliances adds fleet of electric trucks

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 · SCMR Staff New electric vehicles from Einride will operate on high-frequency routes in GE Appliances’ U.S. supply chain.

Faster, Cheaper or Greener? How do you optimize shipping and transportation?

Monday, June 13, 2022 · SCMR Staff Learn how to reduce empty miles, manage inbound transfers and outbound shipments, and shrink your overall transportation spend through continuous improvement and optimization.

SEKO Logistics names first global head of sustainability

Friday, June 10, 2022 · SCMR Staff Step intended to show company’s progress in its commitment to ESG.