Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

CSCMP Sponsors New Supply-Chain Careers Initiative

June 2, 2015

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is partnering with the U.S. government in a new initiative to train and certify supply-chain professionals.

Most See Value of Supply Chain Sustainability to Bottom Line, But Few Leverage Full Benefit, Study Finds

June 2, 2015

Supply Management

Supply chain's role in increasing sustainability is becoming an increasingly important strategic issue for corporations, according to research.

Maersk Goal to Cut CO2 Emissions 60 Percent Per Container Within Five Years

June 2, 2015

Maritime Executive

Maersk Line, the world's largest container ship operator, has set a "bold target" to reduce CO2 emissions 60 percent per container moved by 2020.

Climate Benefit of Natural Gas Trucks Limited if Methane Not Reduced in Overall Fuel Production, Study Says

May 27, 2015

Environmental Defense Fund

Shifting from diesel fuel to natural gas to power the nation's heavy-duty commercial trucking sector would achieve widely promised climate benefits only if widespread emissions of heat-trapping methane across the natural gas value chain are reduced, according to a new study coauthored by researchers from Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology.

The Battle for Supply Chain Talent

May 22, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Tammy Bliss recently left a career with Fortune 500 companies to become an entrepreneur. These two worlds share many challenges, including finding and keeping talented employees, she says. Bliss also discusses her new company, ConversionR, which promotes reuse of cardboard cartons.

How Companies Can Create Ethical Supply Chains

May 22, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Creating an ethical supply chain is clearly the right thing to do. But it can also help companies to cut costs and boost profits.

How Redbox Manages a Supply Chain with All New Products and Zero Replenishment

May 19, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Redbox has an unusual supply chain, with 10 new product introductions a week and no replenishments. An algorithm effectively allocates new DVD's among 43,000 kiosks, but this allocation is quickly skewed when customers use different kiosks to rent and return. Matt James, vice president, explains how the company solves this problem.

Adapting Logistics to a Same-Day World

May 19, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Consumer demand for next-day deliveries adds another level of complexity and higher costs to logistics management, says Alex Pace, logistics coordinator at the Green Design Center. Pace explains how the Green Design Center manages its many LTL shipments to individual consumers and dealers.

RFID Used to Help Recycle Materials from Cast-off Electronics Gear

May 18, 2015

RFID Journal

When discarded computers and printers arrive at its facility, Sinctronics uses RFID readers to identify their component materials so they can be more quickly recycled and incorporated into new IT products.

Building a Culture of Safety

May 15, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Industrial giant Tyco has embraced a philosophy of "zero harm" in terms of its impact on the environment and the safety of employees. David Haley, director of distribution, explains how this commitment is being implemented at the company’s fulfillment centers.

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.