On 27th-28th April 2022 I had the opportunity to attend Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE, an event hosted by BizClick Media Group. I attended the 2-day conference online, watching the…
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Container shippers plan for Lunar New Year disruption Ocean supply chain problems such as high rates, COVID-19 outbreaks and port congestion continue to grow. It is common practice that factories…
It is clear to say that 2021 is a make-or-break time for sustainable business. Companies need to shift towards a collectively sustainable mindset throughout their operations and value chain, embedding…
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5 ways leading brands are developing partnerships with environmentally friendly suppliers
All trends follow a similar trajectory, known as the “adoption lifecycle” where a very small group of innovators and early adopters lead the way, solving the key challenges and paving…
In today’s world, sustainability is such an important factor in business. Companies are being urged to shift towards a sustainable mindset throughout operations and value chains, ensuring sustainable practices are…
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How do companies measure (and offset) the carbon emissions of their suppliers?
Every year consumer pressure and government regulations on environmental pollution get stronger. Companies who were previously blind to the emissions of their operations are being pressured to measure, monitor, and…
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8 methods for making your warehouse more sustainable in 2021
Even before the pandemic happened, the warehousing industry was on fire. Commercial real estate listings for storage facilities in or near major metropolitan areas have seen sustained demand as companies…
The Industrial Internet of Things refers to the way that smart machines can be connected to each other in a wider network where information from one machine can affect the…
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How satellites and AI help achieve zero deforestation in supply chains
Maintaining a sustainable supply chain can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re an FMCG company needing to communicate with suppliers, traders, growers and farmers. Even more so if…
If you hear “global supply chain”, Chinese manufacturing likely flashes through your mind. And for good reason; in 2018, more than a quarter of all global manufacturing happened in China. …