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Automation
5 Challenges for Warehouse Management and Fulfillment in 2023
The most important focus areas are improving customer satisfaction levels (34%), investing in automation technology (31%), sustainable solutions (31%), greater workforce efficiency (31%) and delivering goods-to-person fasters (30%).
Webinars
How to Thrive Amidst Semiconductor Shortages Using a Technology Enabled S&OP Process
February 21, 2023
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Sustainability
Converging Business and Society for Sustainable Supply Chains
Last-Mile
Last-Mile Delivery: Retailers and Carriers Need an Urgent Reset
Trucking
Small Truckload: A More Sustainable Transportation Solution
Packaging
Reducing Your Packaging's Carbon Footprint to Lower Costs
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Software & Technology
Top Tech Startup Award: AI-Powered Automation Takes Over
From AI and robotics to fulfillment execution and real-time visibility, many of today's tech startups are poised to disrupt the supply chain space in a big way.
Mentorship Programs
Supply Chain Network to Moderate Discussion on Humanitarian Logistics at Manifest
This panel will talk about the state of procurement, how to support humanitarian logistical needs and more.
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Carbon Footprint
The Next Step in Sustainability and ESG
Where companies are likely to face the most challenges is in re-tooling to deliver a measurable reduction in environmental impact across their entire value chains.
Sustainability
How the Product Passport is Set to Change the Supply Chain Industry
Here's how digital product passports will revolutionize how consumers and businesses understand their supply chains and significantly aid in implementing sustainability initiatives.
Warehousing
A Little Bit About The New Associate Editor: Emry Lloyd
Emry Lloyd introduces herself as the new associate editor for Food Logistics and Supply and Demand Chain Executive. She is a South Jersey native and graduated from Rutgers University in 2021.
Supply Chain Visibility
3 Reasons Track-and-Trace Technology Will Improve Supply Chain Sustainability
The transition to truly digital supply chains is more complex and volatile than ever, and companies must become more agile to get there. This means that traditional solutions based on a single technology are no longer appropriate for the new reality.
Sourcing & Procurement
Sustainable Procurement is at a Tipping Point
Invest in sustainable procurement now to reap the long-term benefits for your organization later.
Packaging
How D2C Brands Can Optimize Shipping
As more and more consumers turn to shopping online, think of your e-commerce packaging as a way to recreate retail theater and shopping gratification for consumers through an optimized shipping and unpacking experience.
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Regulations
How Manufacturers Can Avoid Emerging Regulatory ESG Risks
Working with suppliers to identify ESG risks in the supply chain will be imperative for manufacturers looking to avoid steep fines and penalties in the future.
Carbon Footprint
How Businesses Can Win at ESG by Empowering Suppliers
Good supplier data is a function of good supplier engagement. And importantly, the reverse is also true.
E-Commerce Solutions
The Case for Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging
In the ecommerce industry, there are several ways to upgrade processes to be more eco-friendly. A recommended first step is for companies to evaluate their packaging processes in order to transform their sustainability strategies.
Carbon Footprint
Building Sustainable Supply Chains
Collective brainstorming between buyers and sellers will create long-term sustainable partnerships that drive the results you seek – higher quality products and services at competitive prices.
Sourcing & Procurement
Nominations Close Dec. 30 for Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2023 Pros to Know Award
Are you or someone in your organization an outstanding leader, reinventing what it means to be a supply chain professional? Get them nominated by Dec. 30.
Supply Chain Visibility
Very Few Organizations Feel Equipped to Handle Further Supply Chain Disruptions
The research found that only one in four have started scaling sustainability initiatives in their supply chains, highlighting opportunity for organizations to improve.
3PL/4PL
More Than Half of Fleets Adopted Fuel-Efficient Practices in 2022: Study
The 15 fleets in the annual fleet fuel survey operating 75,000 trucks saved $540 million in 2021 compared to the average trucks on the road.
Trucking
Sunlight Group Acquisition to Transform Landscape of Industrial Batteries
The combined organization is set to pursue a leadership role, mainly in Europe and U.S., contributing to decarbonization and energy security, building on scalable production and innovation capabilities, in both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.
Packaging
Online Consumers Frustrated with Excessive Packaging
Factors such as too big for the products being shipped, using too much filler or using too much plastic tape are reasons why online shoppers are frustrated with e-commerce packaging.
Sustainability
Increased ESG Investment Correlates with Higher Profits: Survey
Research found that almost all companies are interested in aligning their ESG goals with their supply chain, especially as more companies are expected to account for their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
Waste Reduction
Maximizing Efficiency Through Technology-Enabled Waste Management Programs
Without a strategic waste management plan in place, the supply chain would not be able to operate with the expansive efficiencies necessary to keep up with global demand.
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Warehousing
SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains Kicks off Today
SCN Summit features industry experts and thought leaders from the supply chain space to talk future of supply chains, what’s in store for logistics companies, trends and technologies in logistics and more.
Carbon Footprint
Supply Chain Decarbonization: The Path to Mitigating Climate Change Impacts
In order to get the full picture of a company’s sustainability performance and decarbonization journey, it is essential to assess and measure what suppliers are doing across their own supply base.
Waste Reduction
A Net-Zero Supply Chain Could Transform Organizations
62% of sustainability leaders agree that building a net-zero supply chain would be the biggest transformation their organization has ever faced.
Carbon Footprint
Corporate Solar Adoption Accounts for 14% of U.S. Solar Market
Through June, U.S. businesses have installed nearly 19 gigawatts (GW) of on-site and off-site solar capacity, which is double the 9.4 GW installed through 2019.
Carbon Footprint
Only 9% of Companies Track GHG Emissions: ISN Report
However, more than half (53%) have implemented an environmental management system to help continuously improve their environmental performance.
Transportation
Drones Considered More Environmentally Friendly Than Trucks: Study
Nearly half of Americans (47%) would make a purchase from a specific retailer due to the option of a drone delivery program.
AI/AR
How Augmented Reality Enables Smarter Logistics and Warehousing
Technology has changed the way logistics and warehousing professionals are tackling issues like workforce shortages and equipment problems, while at the same time helping them deliver on their sustainability goals. Here's some ways AR is making an impact.
Waste Reduction
Unpacking Sustainable Waste Management for Warehouses and Distribution Facilities
Reducing, re-using and recycling warehouse waste is good for the environment, the brand image and the bottom line.
Packaging
4 Ways to Advance Sustainability in Packaging and Labeling
Sustainable packaging is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Packaging decision-makers must consider a bevy of options to temper organizational carbon emissions and promote supply chain efficacies for a more sustainable future.
Carbon Footprint
Building Your Organization’s Sustainability Mindset
Organizations that build sustainability practices within their DNA can create a competitive advantage by becoming more efficient, transparent and profitable while building a future-ready workforce.
Last-Mile
Why Does CO2 Tracking in Last Mile Delivery Planning Matter?
The ability to track CO2 at both the execution and planning phases is crucial to getting—and showing—results.
