Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Unlocking Cash Flow in the Supply Chain

March 30, 2012

The efficiencies and cost-containment initiatives that the physical supply chain has seen have not been brought to the financial supply chain by most companies, says Robert Kramer, vice president for working capital solutions at PrimeRevenue. That's unfortunate because there are literally trillions of dollars in accounts receivable in corporate supply chins that can be freed up, he says.

Kaiser Permanente, Stanford University Medical Center to Advise Plastics Recycling Group

March 29, 2012

HPRC

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) appointed Kaiser Permanente and Stanford University Medical Center to its Healthcare Facility Advisory Board to help the council set priorities and steer the agenda towards its mission of inspiring and enabling sustainable, cost-effective recycling solutions for plastic products and materials used in the delivery of healthcare.

Just Being Efficient Isn't Enough? We Really Need a Chief Sustainability Officer?

March 27, 2012

Chief Executive

Two years ago, the director of sustainability at a $1bn consumer-products company suggested the corporate budget committee add a new criterion in deciding which capital projects to approve: the project's environmental impact. The director devised a metric for measuring the impact in categories such as water usage, waste reduction, packaging and carbon emissions. The idea saved $20m the first year.

Exceeding Expectations

March 23, 2012

PINC Solutions

An overlooked and critical operational area is the yard - that area between the warehouse and the transportation system.

Finding The KPIs For Yard Management

March 23, 2012

PINC Solutions

Increasing real-time visibility is key to achieving greater efficiencies in logistics management practices. As all goods often go through multiple yards throughout the lifecycle, any inefficiencies or errors in the yard are amplified as the effects propagate through the supply chain network.

Supply Chain's New Competitive Advantage

March 22, 2012

PINC Solutions

PINC Solutions developed the first passive RFID based Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) for precise yard management and supply chain visibility.

The Longest Yard For The Food Chain

March 22, 2012

PINC Solutions

As food safety legislation heats up, shippers can enhance the security of their supply chains - and reduce costs - by turning their attention to yard management solutions.

Reusable Packaging in Today's Supply Chain

March 22, 2012

Mike Hachtman, Chairman of the Board, Reusable Packaging Association

Green Supply Chains More a Goal Than a Reality at This Point

March 20, 2012

Industry Week

Although manufacturers have stepped up their efforts aimed at reducing their own carbon footprints, they have yet to significantly widen those efforts throughout their supply chains. According to a recent study conducted by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Accenture, while 43 percent of the respondents say they have achieved year-on-year emissions reductions, only 28 percent of their suppliers can say the same.

Sustainability Execs Fear Shortages of Natural Resources Will Affect Their Supply Chains in Near Future

March 14, 2012

Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young reports that 83 percent of respondents to a recent survey say they are engaging their supply chain in sustainability. In addition to this, 76 percent anticipate natural resource shortages, including water, will affect their core business objectives over the next three to five years, according to the canvass of "corporate sustainability leaders."

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.