Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

UPS Reports Reduction of Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sets 2017 Goal of One Billion Alternative Fuel Miles

August 2, 2013

UPS released its annual Sustainability Report announcing that while the total number of packages UPS shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to the carrier's annual sustainability report.

Building More Socially-Responsible Supply Chains

August 1, 2013

The Guardian

After the tragic collapse of a Bangladeshi factory building, the Rana Plaza, which caused the death of about 1,200 low-paid workers, retailers were left reeling from the PR backlash.

HP Finds Moving Product by Rail from China to Europe Quicker, Cheaper, Environmentally Cleaner

July 29, 2013

Environmental Leader

HP is using a railroad to ship electronics manufactured in China to European markets, cutting its travel time, costs and carbon footprint in the process.

Is There a 'Green' Warehouse or DC in Your Company's Future?

July 29, 2013

MHI Solutions

More and more companies are choosing to invest in green building practices, enjoying quick returns on investments that pay off in profit and public opinion. And the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Certification Program is allowing companies to make their newer, greener policies official.

For Truckers, It's a Long and Winding Road

July 29, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A couple of posts ago, I wrote about the continuing efforts of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to reduce, if not eliminate, the use of independent owner-operators in port drayage operations. But that's just one of several major issues affecting truckers today. Here are some more:

Europe's CO3 Project: Collaboration Concepts for Co-Modality

July 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The CO3 Project is an initiative funded by the European Commission to develop and roll out tools and standards that will help shippers and logistics providers identify opportunities to co-load, share capacity and shift freight from road to rail. Giventis International provides the technology platform for this project.

Globalization of the Lead Logistics Provider Model

July 23, 2013

Stefano Arganese, CEO for CE, South. Europe & Americas, ME & Africa, DHL Freight

Europe's CO3 Project: Collaboration Concepts for Co-Modality

July 23, 2013

Michael Bogen, Managing Director, Giventis International

Office Depot's Demand-driven, Omni-channel Supply Chain

July 22, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Previously a company with three distinct supply chains serving commercial businesses, e-commerce customers and a chain of brick-and-mortar stores, Office Depot now operates a single omni-channel supply chain with one inventory base.

Factors Driving Intermodal Growth

July 22, 2013

Tom Sanderson, CEO, Transplace

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.