Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Three Issues Driving Warehouse Change

May 30, 2014

The speed of change, sustainability and customization are three issues currently impacting the supply chain, says Dan Whitnable, director of business development at Hilmot Corp. He explains what these trends mean for the warehousing sector and its customers.

Lufthansa Converts to Fuel-Saving Containers

May 29, 2014

Air Cargo World

All of the LD3 containers used by Lufthansa Cargo are now the lightweight versions. The LD3 standard containers produced using lighter composite materials are helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions at the airline.

Breakfast Cereal Prices to Increase Due to Climate Change

May 29, 2014

The Atlantic

The price of popular breakfast cereals is set to soar over the next 15 years as a result of climate change, argues a new report from Oxfam International.

Sustainability at H&M: Long Road Traveled, Long Road Ahead

May 27, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

If you're still not convinced that sustainability can be a big marketing tool for global brands, then take a glance at the latest "Conscious Actions" report from Hennes & Mauritz AB - known to clothing shoppers around the world as H&M.

Is Keystone XL Pipeline Project, Stalled for Years, About to Become Irrelevant?

May 27, 2014

Business Week

When TransCanada first proposed the Keystone XL pipeline in 2008, the company hoped it would be done by 2012 and begin carrying heavy crude from the Alberta oil sands in Western Canada down to the U.S. Gulf Coast. Six years later the pipeline remains in limbo, stymied by Department of State reviews, route adjustments, lawsuits, environmental and economic studies, and (most important) an Obama administration that appears truly divided on the issue. Last month the State Department announced that no decision would come until after November's midterm elections.

How Railroads Are Investing in Transportation's Future

May 27, 2014

Steve Bobb, Exec VP & Chief Marketing Officer, BNSF Railway Co.

Three Issues Driving Warehouse Change

May 20, 2014

Dan Whitnable, Director of Business Development, Hilmot Corp.

Employees Want to Participate in Their Company's Social Responsibility Initiatives, Study Finds

May 19, 2014

Environmental Leader

Employee engagement in corporate social responsibility activities including environmental initiatives can demonstrably improve job performance, according to research from ESMT European School of Management and Technology.

Resilinc Offers Corporate Social Responsibility Module in SupplyIntel

May 7, 2014

Resilinc Corp.

Resilinc Corp., a vendor of applications for supply-chain resiliency, has made available the SupplyIntel CSR (corporate social responsibility) Module.

Direct Store Delivery Could Save CPG Companies a Bundle, Survey Says

May 5, 2014

Environmental Leader

Consumer goods suppliers can save millions of dollars by evaluating and improving direct store delivery (DSD) operations — the way that products are ordered, sold, delivered and merchandised — according to a report from Honeywell.

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.