Businesses now find themselves confronting an inevitability: that the health of their bottom and top lines depends on how adeptly they manage the costs associated with the overall environmental impact of their products, services and actions.

Companies are focusing on surviving the pandemic and its effects before looking into cutting-edge technology.

Mike Landry, senior vice president and global leader for the supply chain service line of Genpact, explains the meaning of “responsible sourcing,” and tells why it’s so crucial to global supply chain management today.

Are workers’ rights in the mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo being sacrificed to the world’s hunger for cobalt?

Vigilance in dealing with vendors and suppliers is crucial to sustainability, says Jim Stock, University of South Florida professor, but the pandemic has interrupted inspections and other preventive measures.