Navigating a linear supply chain is like driving down a one-way, dead-end street — movement is forced down a singular path and there’s only one place to go: the garbage.
Sustainability shouldn’t be isolated from business growth. Shippers, customers, carriers and investors can simultaneously reduce environmental impact while advancing their economic interests.
AI is emerging as a powerful tool for businesses to reduce waste in their supply chains. It can help optimize processes, predict demand more accurately, minimize waste and improve efficiency.
Implementing a mature ESG supply chain program has been proven to unlock a multitude of benefits, from reducing costs and improving brand image to increasing resilience and ensuring supply continuity.
When it comes to spreading a company's sustainability message, good intentions aren't enough. Heidi Buckhout, manager of sustainability with Guidehouse, tells what companies must do to avoid "greenwashing."
To comply with a new reporting requirement by the Securities and Exchange Commission, public companies need to be able to measure their supply chain emissions, says Michael Wohlwend, managing principal with Alpine Supply Chain Solutions.
By practicing foresight and preparing for the inevitable hiccup, manufacturers can go a long way toward ensuring that a shortage of microchips doesn't cause their facilities to lay dormant.
Discrepancies between inventory records and what’s actually available on store shelves and in warehouses are all too common. Retailers end up with “phantom inventory.”
The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain visibility and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in supply chain visibility 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 supply chain visibility solutions for real-time insight, risk management and supply chain optimization.
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