Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner about to take off on a runway

Boeing ‘Missed’ 787 Inspections, May Have ‘Falsified Records’

May 7, 2024

An internal Boeing memo said that “several people had been violating company policies by not performing a required test, but recording the work as having been completed.”

Watch: Drawing Down the Microchip Inventory Glut

May 7, 2024

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Todd Burke, president of global business development at electronic components distributor Smith, reviews the conclusions of the company’s 2024 Preview Market Intelligence Report on the semiconductor industry.

A PIGGY BANK SITS NEXT TO A PILE OF GOLD COINS. A GRASS-COVERED LIGHTBULB LEANS ON THE PILE OF COINS.

THINK TANK

How Effective Revenue Management Can Reduce Carbon Emissions

May 7, 2024

Gloria Kee, SCB Contributor

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new climate disclosure rules underscore the mounting pressure on businesses to prioritize environmental sustainability.

SEVERAL ROWS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE FRAMES CONTAIN BATTERY CELL MODULES.

Dept. of Energy Invests $100M in Retooling Auto Manufacturing for EV Parts

May 6, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The funds include $50 million for small- and medium-sized companies to retool existing facilities into making parts for the EV supply chain.

AN OIL TANKER SAILS ON THE OCEAN WHILE THE SUN SETS.

Greek Naval Drills See Oil Tankers Depart Key Transfer Area

May 6, 2024

Bloomberg

When sanctions were placed on Russian oil sales following the war in Ukraine, the Laconian Gulf became a key spot for switching cargoes between vessels, prompting environmental concerns.

EDITOR'S LETTER

ESG Compliance: It’s a Problem of Scope

May 6, 2024

Robert J. Bowman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain

Editor's Letter: When it comes to “social sustainability,” or human rights, much of the corporate world is still unprepared for the regulations and legislation that they’ll be encountering.

Four Reasons Data Builds a Circular Supply Chain

May 6, 2024

Vivian Tai, Director of Innovation, GS1 US

Navigating a linear supply chain is like driving down a one-way, dead-end street — movement is forced down a singular path and there’s only one place to go: the garbage.

Six Steps to Driving Social Responsibility Across an Extended Enterprise

May 6, 2024

Dean Alms, Chief Product Officer, Aravo

The performance and risk of an organization’s third-party ecosystem, including suppliers, vendors and service providers, are becoming increasingly linked to its business reputation, ethos and even its continued viability.

To Achieve Supply Chain Sustainability, Complex Manufacturers Have a Long Road Ahead

May 6, 2024

Devin O’Herron, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, ESG & Responsible Sourcing, Assent

When it comes to supply chain ESG, most companies have a lot of work ahead to achieve the deepest levels of program maturity. But it’s worth the effort.

How Retailers Can Up Their Sustainability Game

May 6, 2024

Gautam Jain, CEO, GoComet

Businesses typically fall into three categories in their sustainability adoption journey. This article will address those stages and how AI can enhance and advance sustainability initiatives.

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.