Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

So, Maybe Plastic Isn't So Bad for Environment After All?

July 29, 2016

There isn't a single person in the plastics industry who hasn't been regularly bombarded with concerns from all sides about the environmental costs of plastic production and use. But a new study takes some of the sting out, finding the environmental cost of using plastics in consumer goods and packaging is nearly four times less than replacing plastics with alternative materials.

In the Internet Age, Supply Chain Is Still a Risky Business

July 18, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

All the technology in the world won't protect you against the myriad of events that can severely disrupt a global supply chain.

As E-Commerce Grows, More Emphasis Needed on Reverse Supply Chain

July 15, 2016

Retail Dive

Over the years, retailers have become very good at the supply chain - the process of getting goods from the manufacturing plant to the customer. But today, many retailers face a different challenge: taking those goods back, a process referred to as the "reverse supply chain."

Is 'Green' an Economic Boon to Ocean Shipping or Just Another Cost

July 14, 2016

Maritime Executive

While diesel engines remain the norm in shipping, competitors like LNG are becoming both more feasible and more available. Part of the reason is the rapid expansion of Sulfur Emission Control Areas (SECAs) across North America and Europe. So the critical question becomes: Does "green" propulsion allow the merging of economic efficiency with environmental benefits, or is it just another compliance cost for the shipping trade?

Majority of Large-Cap U.S. Companies Disclose Sustainability Efforts, Results, Report Says

July 1, 2016

Environmental Leader

Corporate sustainability disclosure and reporting is now the norm for large-cap companies in the U.S., according to a Governance & Accountability Institute report.

Courage - the New World Order for Supply Chain Management Leadership

June 30, 2016

Tania Seary, Founding Chairman, Procurious

There's one qualification - and I would go so far as to say that it's the defining qualification for today's supply chain leaders - that separates the highest performers from the herd. And that's courage.

For E-Tailers Today, the Box Is as Important as Its Contents

June 27, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the world of e-commerce, the packaging is more than just a box. It's meant to "inspire and inform" consumers.

More Companies Dedicate Sustainability Resources to Supply Chain, Study Shows

June 23, 2016

Spend Matters

Companies are increasingly embedding sustainability resources into their supply chain organizations. The latest State of the Profession report from GreenBiz, which examines how the role of sustainability executives has evolved over the years, shows a growth in supply chain sustainability efforts.

'Greening' Your Company Won't Break the Bank - in Fact, It's Good for Bottom Line

June 22, 2016

Entrepreneur

"Greening" your company, via any number of means, obviously brings multiple benefits to the physical environment. But while going green may be the responsible thing to do, many companies shy away from these sustainability measures. The reason is their (common) misconception that the costs will outweigh any benefit, that there is no bottom-line value in environmentally responsible business practices. In fact, this belief may be false, because setting a green path can often improve your bottom line.

How Volvo Summoned an Army of Resources to Cut Energy Use at Its Plants

June 20, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It wasn't exactly a cast of thousands. But when The Volvo Group set out to slash energy usage at its North American manufacturing plants, it called on a wealth of partners from both the private and public sectors for help.

Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) and their impact on supply chain management. New customer expectations for green and ethical products and practices are transforming the way companies do business — and requiring more supply chain transparency than ever before. As solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are leveraging sustainability and CSR to stay ahead of the competition in their industries.