For global supply chains striving to meet growing expectations of sustainability, transparency and traceability are essential capabilities.

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm March 25 announced a goal to "set a new gold standard for clean manufacturing" across the U.S.

The news comes after critics of the IMO warned that if it did not accelerate its efforts, more individual countries would begin to adopt legislation setting their own standards.

Pam Simon, conference chair and executive vice president of programming for Manifest 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, sums up the themes of the show, offers a peak at next year's event, and discusses Manifest's newly announced partnership with SupplyChainBrain's Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit.

Cold-storage operators today are looking for sustainable, long-term investments that can satisfy changing consumer demands, while complying with strict regulations.

Both Temu and Shein have faced frequent allegations over forced labor at their production and manufacturing facilities. 

The company's Wingsail technology acts as a complement to a ship's existing fossil-fuel propulsion systems, designed to cut down on fuel use and emissions. 

The group believes hydrogen-powered planes are a crucial long-term solution to achieving a carbon-free future for aviation.

While there’s no official count of the number of companies affected by the Canadian modern slavery law, it’s likely to include a significant number of American and Mexican businesses.