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.”

While some retail supply chain leaders may initially feel hesitant about investing in achieving RAIN-tagging compliance, doing so can deliver significant upside potential.