Some countries around the world have created vast manufacturing empires that combined produce over a quarter of the world’s goods. One specific country comes to mind when we think about…
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The Supply Chain of Jack O’Lanterns at Halloween
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottDespite the COVID-19 pandemic, in the US alone up to 148 million people are expected to celebrate Halloween this year. Jack O’ Lanterns – carved orange pumpkins – play a…
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The Business Benefits of a Sustainable Supply Chain
Whether your business provides products or services, your supply chain is at the heart of brand and business success. Each stage of your supply chain can impact on all three…
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Emission-Free Shipping: Sustainable Sea Transport Solutions
Around 90 % of the world’s goods are currently transported by ships causing nearly 3 % of total global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This makes it one of the largest polluters in…
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Supply Chain Sustainability: If a leopard can’t change its spots, can supply chains ever be sustainable?
They say a leopard can’t change its spots but if they could, how would they change them? What color would the spots be? Would they even want to change them…
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Logistics: Sustainability at Sea.
by David Weaverby David WeaverIn our evermore interconnected world and rapidly changing operating environments, one logistical workhorse has remained a constant: sea freight. Despite drones buzzing in the sky, Hyperloop tracks being built, and…
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11 Simple and Effective Ways Your Warehouse Can Go Green Today
There are several benefits to “going green” in your warehouse: from reducing utility bills and increasing sustainability to reducing your carbon footprint and providing your employees with an eco-friendly business…
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How Can IoT Help Make Supply Chains More Sustainable?
In a 2016 report, the global consulting firm Ernst & Young proclaimed that “supply chain sustainability can no longer be ignored.” The report, titled “The state of sustainable supply chains,”…
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‘New’ Supply Chain Sustainability
by Kelly Barnerby Kelly BarnerThe Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation defines sustainable supply chain management as “integrating environmentally and financially viable practices into the complete supply chain lifecycle, from product design and development, to material…
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3 Things That Should be on Every Supply Chain Managers’ 2017 Resolution List
2017 is finally here! It’s time for us to look back on the past year and remember our highs and our lows. January is the month of resolutions; what do…