Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Trade Wars, Tech and Climate Change: Seven Ways Wine Will Evolve in 2019

January 28, 2019

Bloomberg

The wine world can change faster than you’d think.

Does CSR Compliance Pay? Yes, But Not Enough

January 28, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

At the core of every discussion about corporate social responsibility lies the question: Does compliance pay?

Corporate America Is Getting Ready to Face Climate Risk

January 23, 2019

Bloomberg

As the Trump administration rolls back rules meant to curb global warming, new disclosures show that the country’s largest companies are already bracing for its effects: disrupted supply chains, disabled operations — and new ways to make money.

Europe’s Most Important Shipping River Is Running Dry

January 22, 2019

Bloomberg

Germany’s Rhine river slowdown is the latest sign of how even advanced industrial economies are increasingly fighting the effects of global warming.

Are Fleets Shifting to Electric Trucks?

January 22, 2019

Brian Holland, SCB Contributor

The heavy-duty truck and fleet industry has prolonged its dialogue regarding the prospects of electric vehicles — and how they stack up against diesel counterparts.

Extending Supply-Chain Innovation to the Small Farmer

January 21, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

State-of-the-art technology for managing global supply chains is beginning to percolate down to the individuals who need it most: small farmers in developing economies.

SAP – Network of Digital Twins

January 21, 2019

SAP

SAP – IDC Infobrief – Understanding The Digital Supply Chain of ONE

January 21, 2019

SAP

SAP – IDC Research Paper – The Strategic Imperative of the Agile Supply Chain

January 21, 2019

SAP

Seven Ways the Cargo Ship Industry Is Cleaning Up Its Filthy Act

January 18, 2019

Bloomberg

Air pollution from cars and factories has been regulated in much of the world since the 1970s. When it comes to the smoke-belching ships that carry global trade, the rules have been a lot looser.

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.