Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Integrating Your Cold-Chain Management Systems

July 6, 2012

It's common practice for companies to view cold-chain management systems for pharmaceutical and bio-technology products as point solutions, whether related to packaging, training or carrier services, says Gary M. Hutchinson, president of Modality Solutions. Integration of all those elements, however, results in a "much more holistic system," he says. "You maintain product quality all the way from manufacturer to point of use. Until you integrate it into one system, you're not tackling it properly."

Germany Leads the Way in EU Initiative to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

July 5, 2012

Boston Consulting Group

For European governments, meeting the European Union's long-term target for greenhouse gas emissions - a reduction of 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050 - will demand bold moves.

Advantages of RFID in Transportation and Logistics

July 5, 2012

Barcoding, Inc.

Today's highly efficient closed loop systems are only the beginning of the coming rfid-driven transformation of transportation and logistics visibility and management.

Labelmaster Releases Reference Tool for New OSHA Hazcom Standard

July 3, 2012

Labelmaster

Labelmaster, a manufacturer and distributor of products for complying with rules for the handling of hazardous materials, has released a GHS (Globally Harmonized System) Product Guide, to help companies meet the newly revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

An LTL View From the Top of UPS Freight

June 29, 2012

Jack Holmes, President, UPS Freight

Fueling the Supply Chain with Compressed Natural Gas

June 29, 2012

Brad Rolland, Director, Business Development, Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Kohl's Increasingly Relying on Solar Power Generated at Its Stores

June 28, 2012

Environmental Leader

Kohl's Department Stores is to install solar panels at roughly 30 additional locations, expanding its existing solar program by nearly 25 percent.

Positive Growth Predicted for Commercial Trucks Powered by Natural Gas

June 26, 2012

Vehicle Service Pros

Over the next five years, the natural gas heavy-duty commercial vehicle market is set to experience rapid growth in North America.

Taking the Temperature of Sustainability in Airfreight

June 25, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Temperature-controlled technology for airfreight logistics can be a valuable means of achieving sustainability. Douglas Wettergren, regional sales manager with Envirotainer, explains how.

EPA Wants to Crack Down on Soot from Plants, Factories and Vehicles

June 20, 2012

Environmental Leader

The EPA plans to propose tougher air quality pollution standards for fine particulate matter, or soot, a microscopic particle released from power plants, factories and vehicles.

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.