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Waste Reduction
Blue Yonder Finds that Consumers are Willing to Prioritize Sustainability Over Price
Sustainability remains a top priority for consumers, with 78% of respondents reporting that sustainability concerns are very or somewhat important to them when choosing to buy a product or shop at a retailer.
Trucking
Long-Term Infrastructure Plan to Fuel Zero-Emission Trucks
Packaging
Packing Materials and Supply Chain Sustainability
Carbon Footprint
The Power of Inventory Optimization to Unlock Greater Efficiency and Sustainability
Supply Chain Visibility
Digital Tools Create the Traceability Mandated by New Supply Chain Laws
Fleet Management
U.S. Remains World Leader in EV Manufacturing Investments
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Project Management Software
Nominations Open for 2024 Top Supply Chain Projects Award
This award profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain. Submissions close March 29.
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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
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Register now to hear from experts about the State of Today’s Supply Chains through topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Electrification, Company Culture and more.
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Why Use Propane for Material Handling
Options and considerations for supply chain and food logistics executives on converting to propane in your operations.
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Fleet Management
Shipping Industry Better Prepared for Disruption: Study
The container shipping industry showed resilience in 2023 amid continued waves of disruption, with financial health strengthening even amid declining revenues, revenue pressure, geopolitical strife, and challenging capital markets.
Fleet Management
CARB’s Zero Emission Forklift Regulation to Cost up to $27B
If CARB’s rule goes into effect, the majority of battery electric forklifts being sold in North America would – out of necessity – need to be sold within California just to keep pace with the implementation phase-in of the rule.
Clean Energy
Despite Emphasis, Sustainability Approaches are Falling Short
While a majority of organizations recognize sustainability as important to their business strategy, many C-suite leaders are struggling to fund their sustainability investments.
Carbon Footprint
Net Zero Pathfinder Tool Helps Accelerate Companies’ Path to a Net-Zero Supply Chain
Sustainable Supply Partners launched Net Zero Pathfinder, a first-of-its-kind sustainable category management solution that enables businesses to accelerate their path to a net-zero supply chain.
Trucking
RK Logistics Acquires On Time Trucking
RK Logistics Group Holdings, Inc. expanded its network with the acquisition of On Time Trucking, which provides regional LTL freight delivery in high-value, local interline services.
Carbon Footprint
Why Sustainability is Now Part of Your Operations
We are at the proverbial starting line. It’s time to take stock of the reality in front of us and decide if and how to act.
Sponsored
Why Use Propane for Material Handling
Options and considerations for supply chain and food logistics executives on converting to propane in your operations.
Software Solutions
Carbon Tracking Tool Supports Organizational ESG Initiatives
Banyan Technology’s new CarbonTRAX & Offset feature in Banyan’s LIVE Connect software tracks the estimated carbon impact of any shipment using GLEC-compliant and Smart Freight Centre-certified calculations.
Packaging
Phasing Out Fossil in the Plastics Packaging Value Chain
To achieve a company’s climate targets, sourcing managers have to introduce non-fossil alternatives - and they often have to do so quickly.
Trucking
Improving Driver Retention with Clean Energy
If your drivers value more competitive compensation and a healthier work environment, consider making propane autogas a part of your retention strategy.
Carbon Footprint
How Growing Businesses Can Get ESG-Ready
Growing brands have an opportunity to use their time out of the spotlight to become as robust in handling ESG risk as possible.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
New Reporting Reveals Insights into Maritime Sustainability
VesselBot launches the 2nd Global Container Vessel Emissions Report, which provides insights into the state of maritime sustainability.
Manufacturing
The Rise of Nearshoring in Electronics Manufacturing
Nearshoring emerges, not only as a practical solution to address existing challenges, but also as a proactive strategy for future-proofing manufacturing.
Carbon Footprint
Organizations Concerned They're Unintentionally Greenwashing
New research from Ivalua has found that more than half (53%) of organizations are concerned that they could be at risk of unintentional greenwashing.
Procurement Software
Post-Peak Returns and Recommerce Capabilities for Omnichannel Merchants
Flowspace announces a nationwide partnership with Two Boxes to enhance reverse logistics capabilities for merchants contending with more than $80B in post-holiday returns and exchanges.
Carbon Footprint
86% of Procurement Leaders Are Spearheading Sustainability
The 2024 report uncovers the transformation of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) into key influencers shaping company strategies and the role of AI in navigating challenges and opportunities.
Carbon Footprint
Alexis Asks: The Bigger Picture of ESG
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics in the supply chain. The COP28 agreement is notable, but it begs the question, are businesses and industries actually ready to take action?
Risk/Compliance
Report Shows Trends to Help Organizations Prepare for Volatility
In a survey of resilience leaders conducted by Infinite Blue, 68% of respondents expect more disruptions over the next 24 months than the previous period.
Sponsored
Why Use Propane for Material Handling
Options and considerations for supply chain and food logistics executives on converting to propane in your operations.
Retention
Lean Management to Increase Supply Chain Employee Engagement
The implementation of lean management fosters a more collaborative culture – one that further empowers people to participate in continuous improvement.
Sourcing Solutions
Fashion Retailers Need to Commit to Sustainable Sourcing
Each new sustainability concern brings with it a gamut of regulations, adding complexity to an already intricate supply chain landscape. Here's what to consider.
Risk/Compliance
Geopolitics Threatens the Supply Chain of Our Future
Organizations and governments must keep their fingers carefully on the geopolitical pulse: even companies with mostly domestic production lines are in danger of extreme disruption.
Fleet Management
California’s Top 3 Power Generators Face Uncertain Future
California’s Top 3 power generators face an uncertain future, further widening the gap between power generation and demand for electricity, according to new research from The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).
Carbon Footprint
CARB Data Reveals Reduced Emissions in California
The data show that emissions in California have steadily declined over the years.
Carbon Footprint
How a Flexible Fulfillment Network Boosts the Triple Bottom Line
By investing in technology, building flexible networks and prioritizing sustainability, companies can reduce costs, increase financial agility and ensure business continuity.
Clean Energy
Why Sustainable Supply Chains are Pivotal to the World’s Energy Transition
Strengthening supply chains and securing a clean energy future requires the participation and collaboration of organizations across many different industries to prioritize decarbonization.
Clean Energy
Sustainable Logistics: Navigating the Path of a Green Supply Chain
The sustainable shift is evident today, where the concept of the "Green Supply Chain" is thriving and seeks to minimize the ecological footprint of supply chain through technology and regulation compliance.
Emerging Technologies
A Transformational Journey from Trend to Sustainable Success
Industry 4.0 also brings new challenges and opportunities for businesses and customers: How can an organization adapt to the fast-changing and complex supply chain landscape?
Waste Reduction
Returns into Revenue: How Reverse Logistics Changes the E-Commerce Sustainable Business Model
By implementing robust reverse-logistics processes, eCommerce service providers can demonstrate their commitment to regulatory compliance related to environmental and consumer protections regulations.
Carbon Footprint
How Centralized Marketplace Capacity Could Result in Lowering Carbon Emissions
If we can reduce the number of trips freight carriers take each year to deliver their goods, a significant quantity of would-be emissions may never be generated. The key to this strategy is taking advantage of centralized marketplace capacity.