Brandon Owens, vice president sustainability with Insight Sourcing Group, describes the challenge of meeting environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements in global supply chains, especially with regard to measuring the carbon emissions of independent vendors and suppliers.
The Ambassador Bridge that links Canada with the U.S. has reopened, clearing the largest trade artery between the two countries after a five-day protest shut it down.
No question about it: E-commerce consumers are spoiled. Raj Patel, senior director of 3PL global industry strategy with Blue Yonder, explains how retailers and third-party logistics providers are meeting demands for rapid delivery of orders, despite the pandemic.
Governments, investors and consumers are demanding increased visibility into every link of the supply chain, to ensure that corporate funds aren’t inadvertently supporting fundamentally unethical behavior.
Canadian protests that began by championing the rights of truckers have spread into sprawling, ad-hoc anti-establishment demonstrations across the country — shuttering crucial trade links, confounding police and giving hints that the efforts could spread.
Looking to the future of truck leasing, industry consultants and executives have begun advocating solutions that will significantly reduce emissions over time.
Over the past few years, finance has moved beyond its historical oversight role to become a more integrated partner in supply chain management activities.