Sustainability

Supply chain disruptions could cost European economies up to €920 billion in GDP by 2023

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 · SCMR Staff Accenture report says overcoming the challenges will require a supply chain reinvention as a new economic order takes shape.

ISM is back

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock After a three-year hiatus, procurement professionals are in Orlando, where ESG is front and center

JSCM Video: Climate change - It’s a supply chain issue

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock In this month’s video, we feature the third in a series of JSCM webinars looking at supply chain’s role in climate change.

The Rebound Podcast: Let your excess inventory advance your ESG goals

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock Claudia Freed, CEO of EALgreen, discusses how her organization is turning donations of excess inventory into college scholarships. It’s a win-win for supply chain organizations and education.

Measuring reusable packaging performance in omni-channel networks

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Eva Ponce, Ph.D., Director, Omni-channel distribution strategies, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics How can omni-channel support the development of circular supply chains?

From hype to reality: Rethinking sustainable packaging commitments

Friday, April 22, 2022 · John Blake The real work lies in moving away from aspirational goals to concrete actions rooted in data.

Plug Power supplies Walmart with green hydrogen to fuel retailer’s fleet of lift trucks

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 · SCMR Staff Liquid green hydrogen to fuel up to 9,500 lift trucks across Walmart distribution and fulfillment centers.

Survey finds 86% of consumers willing to delay deliveries if it’s more sustainable

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 · SCMR Staff Also, 44% say their interest in shopping sustainably has increased since the start of the pandemic.

JSCM Video: Climate change is a supply chain issue

Sunday, March 20, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock In this month’s video, we feature the first in a series of JSCM webinars looking at supply chain’s role in climate change.

Towards sustainable logistics development in Asia and the Pacific

Friday, December 24, 2021 · Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana It's imperative that the region accelerate meaningful change in transport systems as countries put their development agendas back on track.

APQC Infographic: Four steps to a sustainable strategy

Monday, November 29, 2021 · APQC Sustainability is a hot topic in supply chain.

A River Runs Through It: Is an inland waterway our future?

Thursday, November 11, 2021 · Masao Nishi Logistics is grappling with too many trucks, too few drivers and calls for more sustainable transportation modes. Maybe it’s time to develop commerce on the rivers between New Orleans and St. Louis.

Sustainability as a strategic imperative

Thursday, November 11, 2021 · Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, APQC Sustainability includes many factors, but organizations can address them all with a process-first approach.

More is said about sustainability than done: It’s time to clear the air

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 · Mudit Bansal and Prasanna Thawait There’s a lot of talk about sustainability. But what does it mean when it comes to businesses?

Using Data Analytics to Elevate the Success of Supply Chain Sustainability Initiatives

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 · DHL Supply Chain Digitalization is bringing new opportunities to use data analytics to boost supply chain sustainability objectives. A 3PL partner can help you mobilize that data as part of a holistic sustainability approach.