Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING

The Rising Need for Sustainable Practices in Industrial Manufacturing

February 5, 2024

Peter Ross, Founder and Managing Director, CP Cases

Although achieving net-zero carbon emissions is a lengthy journey, manufacturers can implement minor adjustments that significantly decrease emissions.

TRANSPORTATION & DISTRIBUTION

Strengthening Freight Networks Amid Mounting Geopolitical and Climate Pressures

February 5, 2024

Jenny Vander Zanden, Chief Operating Officer, Breakthrough

The transportation sector faced significant challenges in 2023, including rising operational costs that impacted each step in the supply chain.

SUSTAINABILITY/CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Refocusing on High-Impact Sustainability Wins

February 5, 2024

Kristen Senz, Writer at APQC

Organizations face mounting pressure to ensure the sustainability of not just their operations and supply chains, but also those of their domestic and overseas supply chain partners.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Flexitanks: A Game-Changer in Beverage Logistics

February 5, 2024

Jeff Plumley, Chief Commercial Officer, ASF Logistics

These innovative containerized shipping options offer an enhanced means of transporting non-hazardous bulk liquids both domestically and globally.

EDITOR'S LETTER

There’s Only One Way Off a Burning Platform

February 5, 2024

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

Here, you’ll find dozens of experts from multiple disciplines, writing about tools to address the mega-challenges and persistent uncertainty that has plagued supply chains over the past few years.

SUSTAINABILITY

How Sustainable is Your Supply Chain?

February 5, 2024

Shanton Wilcox, U.S. Manufacturing Lead, PA Consulting and Andy Prinz, Manufacturing Expert, PA Consulting

To overcome the challenges which have held back sustainability efforts, companies can employ new actions and approaches to improve results.

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Revolutionizing the World of Commerce: Exploring Innovative Trends in Global Supply Chain Management

February 5, 2024

Jagan Reddy, Managing Partner, Netlogistik US

Businesses that leverage cutting-edge technologies can revolutionize their supply chain operations and reap the rewards.

A CHARGER IS PLUGGED INTO THE LEFT SIDE OF A WHITE ELECTRIC VEHICLE. SOLAR PANELS CAN BE SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND UNDER A BLUE SKY.

BYD, Raízen to Build EV Charging Network in Brazil

February 2, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The charging points will be installed over the next three years in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and six other major cities under the Shell Recharge brand.

A HAND IS SETTING A BLOCK THAT READS "NET ZERO" ON TOP OF A SMALL PYRAMID OF OTHER BLOCKS THAT HAVE ESG-RELATED TERMS ON THEM. THE BLOCKS SIT ON A PATCH OF DIRT IN FRONT OF A GREEN BACKGROUND.

THE SUPPLYCHAINBRAIN PODCAST

Podcast | The Quest for a Zero-Waste Supply Chain

February 2, 2024

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Most organizations still have a long way to go before they can declare their supply chains to be “zero waste.”

A GERMAN FLAG HANGING FROM A FLAG POLE FLAPS IN THE WIND IN FRONT OF A BLUE SKY.

Germany Planning to Oppose EU Supply Chain Law, Ministers Say

February 1, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

If approved, the rule will apply to European companies that employ over 500 people and have a net worldwide turnover of at least 150 million euros ($162.45 million).

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.