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Software & Technology
ASCM Releases New SCOR Digital Standard
As the most significant update since the inception of SCOR in 1996, the new SCOR DS modernizes the open access framework to include resilience, economic, and sustainability metrics and benchmarks.
Regulations
Third-Party Relationships Bring Risk to ESG Compliance: Study
Carbon Footprint
The Road to Net Zero: Procurement is in the Driver’s Seat
Sustainability
Climate Change Is Causing Supply Chain Disruptions: How Businesses Can Prepare
Sustainability
Quantifying Climate Impact Potential for Technologies Disrupting Physical Industries
Software Solutions
Full-Spectrum Sustainability Solutions Suite
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Sourcing & Procurement
An Inside Look at Procurement Trends with Amazon Business
Supply and Demand Chain Executive interviews Todd Heimes, global director of Amazon Business worldwide, to learn about procurement technology today and the e-commerce giant’s strategy in digital sourcing.
Webinars
SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains
December 5, 2022
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Let's talk future! Sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk about what’s in store for the supply chain space and more. Register now for the Dec. 5-8 virtual event!
Software & Technology
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Honors Women of the Supply Chain
Supply & Demand Chain Executive introduces the recipients of its third annual Women in Supply Chain award.
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Carbon Footprint
Supply Chain Sustainability Focus Areas Continue to Shift
While supply chain sustainability may enjoy more support as a corporate goal, its growing popularity does not necessarily translate into investment dollars.
Fleet Management
Renewable Diesel Results in 3xs Larger Cumulative GHG Reductions vs. Electrification
As for nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, EVs have 98.5% lower NOx than pre-2007 diesel vehicles on a per mile basis, and 2010 and later MY vehicles have 79% less NOx emissions than a 2007 diesel model.
Software Solutions
Carbon Management Software Automates Scope Emissions
This software caters to industries such as construction, metals and energy services, where reducing their own emissions also reduces their customers’ supply chain emissions, creating a positive flywheel effect.
Sustainability
Top Technology Tools Needed for Sustainable Supply Chain Operations
If the sustainability goal of the planet is to collectively lower humanity’s overall emissions, every organization needs to evaluate its supply chain and immediately start making it more sustainable.
Sustainability
EcoVadis Invests In ESG Data Scanning Following Growth
Following a sufficient funding round, EcoVadis is doubling down on sustainability with its acquisition of an ESG data scanning and analysis company.
Waste Reduction
Less Than Half of Chief Supply Chain Officers Conduct Climate Change Risk Assessment
The top barriers to planning for climate change in the supply chain include a focus on short-term decision making (57%) and an inability to link the cause and investment to benefits (57%).
Sustainability
Can Propane Really Help Reduce Carbon Emissions?
There are so many options when it comes to creating a sustainable supply chain today. How does propane come into play? Learn more about the ins and outs of carbon emissions and propane from the Propane Education and Research Council.
Sustainability
How AM Improves Sustainability Across the Supply Chain
Additive manufacturing (AM) can offer an efficient and environmentally friendly solution for production and supply chains.
Carbon Footprint
Digital Platform Promotes Circular Economy of Recycled Plastics
The platform helps essential industries evolve to a more sustainable future by offering efficient online trading, accessible data and transparent economics.
Supply Chain Visibility
CO2 Emissions Calculator Tracks Greenhouse Gasses for Transport, Distribution
This solution provides critical information on carbon emissions and other greenhouse gasses from supply chain transport and distribution for shippers, logistics service providers and carriers.
Trucking
Lithium-Ion Market Surges Ahead Thanks to Electrification
Expect growth in demand from the energy storage system (ESS) sector, with shipments forecast to total 312.4 GWh, accounting for 19.2% of all battery shipments.
Micro-Fulfillment
Thought Leaders Talk State of the Supply Chain in Upcoming SCN Summit
Register now to learn more about what's in store for national and global supply chains. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Electrification in Trucking, Building a Sustainable Supply Chain and more.
Emerging Technologies
Hybrid Cloud Integration Key to Accelerating Digital Transformation
By 2025, 83% of CSCOs plan to introduce AI-enabled real-time inventory management.
Last-Mile
End-To-End Transportation Emissions Management Solution
CleanMile provides actionable and data-driven recommendations for emissions reduction based on a shipper’s transportation network and specific sustainability goals.
Last-Mile
Consumer Interest in Sustainability Eases Delivery Demands
New insight from Blue Yonder shows that consumers are willing to wait for longer delivery times if it means greater sustainability in their online purchasing. But there needs to be incentive.
Clean Energy
Industrial lithium-ion batteries and the Battery Passport: Ensuring the sustainability of the energy source of the future
Material handling teams across all industries are accelerating the adoption of electric forklifts thanks to improved performance, longer run times, ease of use, and minimal maintenance. But where do all of these benefits come from?
Sustainability
Choosing A Greener Tomorrow
By making the switch to greener solutions, these companies are seeing success in a sustainable future.
Transportation
Volta Marks Extensive Fleet Industry for Electrification Growth
Volta seeks out fleet managers with a new product designed specifically for commercial fleets to switch to electrification. The strategic move is based on the sheer volume of commercial-owned vehicles and the need to electrify.
Warehousing
Sunlight Group’s Energy Storage Solutions Support Sustainability
Executives from Sunlight Group walk viewers through numerous lithium ion innovations live from the floor of MODEX 2022.
Waste Reduction
Supply Chain Blindspots Impede ESG Progress
Nearly two-thirds (65%) said they do not have strong enough technology capabilities to assess ESG risk and compliance of both Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
Carbon Footprint
Companies Still Lack Sustainability Strategy
Only 40% of homeware manufacturers have tasked their supply chain and logistics function with decreasing their environmental impact, compared with 100% of the grocery businesses surveyed.
COLD CHAIN
Electrification is the Future, But is it Current?
Electro-hydraulics have applications everywhere. Here’s what it will take to make them ubiquitous.
Clean Energy
The Rapidly Evolving Enhanced Geothermal Systems Market
Everything you should know about the growing geothermal systems market and what it means in the supply chain.
Sustainability
Sustainability Has Arrived in Supply Chain Management
The surveyed companies plan to almost double (+97%) the number of sustainable initiatives already implemented within the next few years.
Carbon Footprint
It’s Time to Integrate ESG into Your Sourcing Strategy
In an era when a business’s sustainability, ESG and sourcing activities are critical to employees, customers, regulators and investors alike, pursuing an integrated strategy could be a winning move.
E-Commerce Solutions
5 Significant Trends Shaping Supply Chain Operations in 2022 and Beyond
What makes these trends particularly notable is that they will continue to impact organizations across industries for the foreseeable future.
Transportation
OmniTRAX Journeys Into Electric Locomotives
A railroad affiliate of OmniTRAX plans to launch its first electric locomotive, said to cut emissions in half and begin the larger company's foray into electrification.
Air Cargo
Reducing Emissions in Air Freight
GoGreen Plus is part of DHL‘s mid-term sustainability roadmap for 2030 and contributes to the sub-target of having at least 30% of fuel requirements covered by sustainable fuels.
Fleet Management
How Fleet Owners Can Protect Their Bottom Lines from Supply Chain Woes
A forward-thinking approach to fleet data management and the adoption of stellar technology will enable fleet owners to gracefully navigate the long and winding road of the supply chain crisis.
Last-Mile
Sustainability Capabilities Minimize CO2 Emissions in Last Mile
Green vehicle route planning enables customers to design and plan last-mile delivery of products with a mix of green fleets (cargo bikes, bikes and foot delivery) to achieve on-time delivery with minimal or zero carbon footprint.
