sustainability

A responsible supply chain is one that takes into account all of the social and environmental impacts throughout every step of the supply network. A growing number of companies are…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and consumers have struggled to access affordable materials. Supply chain deficiencies are significantly impacting the global market. Companies are adopting advanced technologies to optimize material…

With global efforts to raise awareness about climate change on the rise, more and more consumers are checking the eco credentials of the companies that they buy from. It’s no…

No matter what they do or what markets they serve, all companies have to worry about their overhead expenses. These are broadly defined as any costs not directly associated with…

*Disclaimer – This isn’t a commercial blog post.*  Back in 1940, brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald, founded McDonalds in San Bernardino, California, USA. Flash forward to 2022 and the fast-food…

Unethical firms face consequences in EU supply chain crackdown A proposed European Union crackdown on ethical issues including human rights abuses and environmental breaches is being unveiled this week. According…

Reliable supply chains are the backbone of industry, but they have been repeatedly disrupted in recent months. Companies that keep an eye on technological developments and push ahead with their…

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…

The worldwide concern on environmental sustainability is rising like never before. The IPCC climate change report for 2021 has rung alarm bells for businesses, consumers and governments. As supply chains…

After the year we had in 2020, everyone had hoped that 2021 would be the year for supply chains to bounce back and return to normality. This hasn’t quite been…