Senior adviser Kevin Dooley traces the history of the initiative, and details its ongoing efforts in devising a standardized method of sustainability reporting for consumer product manufacturers.
Paul Tasner, vice president of supply chain and sustainability with the Reclipse Group Inc., challenges some of the assumptions that have grown up around the concept of "green" business operations.
The term "supply chain" doesn't say it all, according to Reclipse Group president Susan Rosin and CEO Nigel Johnson. They offer a new term which encompasses all of the business processes that are ripe for collaboration, both inside and outside the organization.
Digital technology is growing in leaps and bounds, but supply-chain managers will still have to cope with physical product for years to come, experts say.
Cost is still a major concern, but companies are beginning to look at other factors as well, in deciding where to buy raw materials and manufacture their products.
The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding global trade management software and systems and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in global trade management software - which streamlines logistics and business processes related to cross-border trade - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using global trade management solutions for supply chain optimization.
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