Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

If Tesla Is the Apple of Electric Vehicles, Volkswagen Bets It Can Be Samsung

March 17, 2021

Volkswagen has big plans for becoming the world’s largest maker of electric vehicles. But analysts aren't sure Tesla can be dethroned.

Used Electric Car Batteries Are Heading to Factories and Farms

March 16, 2021

Bloomberg

Retired electric vehicle batteries that are repackaged into energy-storage systems are being targeted at industrial consumers who’ve been slower to adopt the technology than utilities or homeowners.

Will U.S. Manufacturers Benefit From a Stronger ‘Buy American’ Policy?

March 15, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

President Biden’s executive order reaffirming the “Buy American” policy for federal government contracting is meant to close the loopholes that have permitted some foreign sourcing of goods and services. But can U.S. manufacturers step up the pace of production to take advantage of the action?

As Production in China Stalls, an American Toy Manufacturer Thrives

Sugar Cane Lego Blocks? No More Plastic Fantastic as Toymaker Goes Green

March 12, 2021

Bloomberg

Lego has a team of 100 people dedicated to developing its green toys, and they need to make sure the company has an environmentally friendly product it can put on store shelves by 2030.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Biden’s Trade Priorities: The First 100 Days, and Beyond

March 12, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

With the pandemic still raging and the U.S. domestic economy slumping, how will President Biden address critical issues of international trade?

VIDEO

Watch: The Current and Future State of the Restaurant Industry

March 9, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Justin Marx, chief executive officer of supplier Marx Foods, discusses how his restaurant customers are faring in the pandemic, as well as their prospects for recovery in the months ahead.

Local Hazards Grow as States Ship Garbage Overflow

Local Hazards Grow as States Ship Their Garbage Overflow

March 9, 2021

Bloomberg

As U.S. cities struggle to rein in garbage while propping up pricey recycling efforts, more companies are profiting from America’s growing waste problem and leaving local communities to face the environmental consequences.

A Billion Tons of Food Was Wasted in One Year, UN Says

March 8, 2021

Bloomberg

Waste is happening at every point, from the field to the dinner table.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Have Supply Chains Forgotten About Sustainability?

March 5, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to pursuing supply-chain sustainability and social responsibility, has the pandemic caused companies to take their eye off the ball? Read more.

U.K. Names Eight Freeports in Bid to Boost Post-Brexit Trade

March 3, 2021

Bloomberg

U.K. Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a roster of eight English freeports, low-tariff business zones being created to stimulate trade and investment in the wake of Brexit and the coronavirus crisis.

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.