Supply Chain Visibility

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Watch: Microsoft's Supply Chain: A Journey Toward Global Visibility

March 21, 2022

A case study about how Microsoft sought to acquire visibility throughout its global supply chain with the help of Overhaul.

The Growing Necessity for Supply Chain Sustainability

March 16, 2022

Ken Sherman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

If 2021 was the year companies innovated to overcome supply chain disruption, 2022 might be the one in which they create more sustainable networks.

The Supply Crisis Antidote? Digital 'Demand Chain' Management

March 15, 2022

Andrew Butt, SCB Contributor

Manufacturers and distributors can no longer afford to view the supply chain as a strictly internal function that stands apart from customers.

To Fight Modern Slavery, Start With Tier 2 Suppliers

March 14, 2022

Kelly Barner, SCB Contributor

Companies that lack supply chain visibility beyond first-tier suppliers can’t confirm if or where labor exploitation is occurring.

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Watch: Are Companies Ready to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions in 2022?

March 9, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Alan Holland, chief executive officer of Keelvar, describes the challenge of measuring the carbon emissions of suppliers in multi-tier global supply chains.

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Watch: How Can Supply Chains Embrace Sustainability?

February 25, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A discussion about the key role that supply chains play in fighting climate change and ensuring sustainability in their operations, with two analysts from Accenture: Kris Timmermans, senior managing director of strategy consulting and supply chain and operations lead, and Matias Pollmann-Larsen, sustainability lead for supply chain and operations.

Many Climate Impact Disclosures Are a Sham. Here’s How We Fix Them.

February 24, 2022

Himanshu Gupta, SCB Contributor

The way in which climate-risk disclosures are currently made leads to inaccurate and misleading reports, with non-actionable metrics that are impossible to compare between companies.

EU to Enforce ‘Ethical’ Supply Chain With Stiff New Fines

February 23, 2022

Bloomberg

The European Union’s ethical supply chain rules are a “game changer” but must be backed by “dissuasive” sanctions, EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said.

What Counterfeit Masks Have Taught Us About Supply Chain Visibility

February 22, 2022

Scott Fletcher, SCB Contributor

Counterfeiting can happen to any company, especially those with poor supply chain visibility. How can brands and retailers ensure the authenticity of their products?

Unethical Firms Risk Massive Bills in EU Supply Chain Crackdown

February 22, 2022

Bloomberg

Global firms from mining to fashion risk massive compensation payouts in a proposed European Union crackdown on human-rights abuses and environmental breaches set to be unveiled this week.

Supply Chain Visibility

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.