Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Tradeshift Partners With EcoVadis on Supplier Sustainability

August 5, 2015

Tradeshift, provider of a supplier-collaboration platform, has partnered with EcoVadis, creator of a collaborative platform for assigning supplier sustainability ratings in global supply chains.

Supply Chain Quality: Challenges and Benefits

August 4, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Supply Chain operations increasingly are impacted by corporations' quality assurance and quality control programs, says Laurel Nelson-Rowe, managing director of the American Society for Quality. She discusses the importance of these programs in protecting brand reputations and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Reports Put Spotlight on Supply Chain Sustainability Efforts, Opportunities

August 3, 2015

MHI Blog

Eliminating supply chain risk is the primary driver for sustainability initiatives and industry collaboration is the biggest opportunity according to a recent report published by Ethical Corporation titled "Sustainable Supply Chain Trends 2015." The report features insight from 415 CSR and supply chain professionals primarily based in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

Optimizing the Omnichannel Supply Chain

July 30, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

With so many channels to juggle, merchandisers today are finding it difficult to manage multiple pockets of inventory, and satisfy customers regardless of how they order product. Burton White, vice president of industry supply chains with Chainalytics, shares some tips on how this goal can be met.

Natural Gas Stations Predicted to Reach Almost 39,000 Over Next 10 Years

July 30, 2015

Navigant Research

The total number of global natural gas refueling stations is expected to grow from 23,001 in 2015 to 38,887 in 2025, according to a Navigant Research report.

Why Natural Gas Isn't the Instant Solution to Truck Pollution

July 20, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

So you think natural gas is the answer to reducing pollution from commercial trucks? Not so fast.

Consortium Claims Progress in Improving Ability to Recycle Flexible Packaging

July 17, 2015

Environmental Leader

Axion Consulting, Dow Chemical, Nestlé, Unilever and other global companies say they have made "significant" progress in a project that aims to improve the recyclability of flexible packaging.

Shipping Industry Not Doing Enough to Reduce Emissions, Report Says

July 16, 2015

Maritime Executive

A new report released by the Global Commission on the Economy and the Climate identifies 10 key economic opportunities that could close up to 96 percent of the gap between business-as-usual emissions and the level needed to limit dangerous climate change. Shipping is on the list.

Supply Chain Quality: Challenges and Benefits

July 16, 2015

Laurel Nelson-Rowe, Managing Director, ASQ

Alaska Airlines Says It's Cutting One Ton of CO2 Every Time It Lands at Sea-Tac International

July 9, 2015

Environmental Leader

Alaska Airlines says it is on track to save 87 gallons of fuel, shorten flight times by about nine minutes and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 1 metric ton, every time one of its planes land at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport using new, operations-enhancing Federal Aviation Administration procedures designed by Boeing.

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.