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Carbon Footprint
What 2025 Means for the Climate Crisis and Businesses
The transition to the low-carbon economy has already begun. The question now is, how quickly will this shift happen?
Waste Reduction
A Sustainable Approach to Year-End Warehouse Cleanouts
Regulations
TrusTrace Unveils Automated Deforestation Compliance Solution
Procurement Software
Pros to Know Award: Nominations Open
Carbon Footprint
Nearly 90% of Consumers’ Sustainable Home Delivery Choices Impacted by Economy: Study
Reverse Logistics
Scaling Efficient Reverse Logistics for a Sustainable Future
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Premium Content
The Global Enabled: 2025 Supply Chain Map
Check out the updated Supply Chain Map, which serves as a guide to supply chain professionals, as they make business decisions that enhance, improve efficiency and increase ROI.
Regulations
U.S-Canadian Trade Uncertainties in the Wake of Prime Minister Trudeau's Resignation: Alexis Asks
Now, along with mounting pressures between the U.S.' incoming administration and the Canadian government, Canada faces the task of new leadership which will continue to have an impact on geopolitics.
Manufacturing
Gear Up for Peak Season with Automated Container Unloading
January 14, 2025
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As warehouses labor to keep up with the demands of peak season, more are turning to robotics to fortify their processes.
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Fleet Management
4 Ways to Leverage Data for a More Sustainable Transportation Operations
Besides reducing emissions and environmental impact, you’ll boost operational efficiency — an added bonus for your business.
Clean Energy
Creating the Blueprint for a Greener Supply Chain
The challenge in sustainability today is as nuanced as the technology available to improve sustainable practice and meet the growing needs of companies, regulations and consumers alike.
Sourcing Solutions
Focus on Responsible Sourcing Fuels Business Growth: Research
The 2024 State of Supplier Diversity report by Supplier.io reveals responsible sourcing as a cornerstone of business strategy, fueling core operations and accelerating global expansion.
Clean Energy
Competitive Advantage Is Top Motivator for Corporate Emissions: Survey
In its second annual survey of corporate sustainability leaders, Optera reveals that corporate sustainability efforts have made remarkable strides over the past year.
Packaging
Right Items, Right Box, Right Label: Packaging Compliance for E-Commerce
Understanding labeling requirements, working with trusted partners to ensure the safety of goods as they are shipped and adopting a sustainability strategy, e-commerce companies can ensure they are adhering to regulations.
Carbon Footprint
How Collaboration Platforms Lead the Charge for Decarbonization
As we look to the future, trends in the development and adoption of collaboration platforms for sustainable supply chains are poised to accelerate.
Carbon Footprint
3 Critical Investments for a More Sustainable Supply Chain
Through targeted investments, increased transparency and data-backed compliance and reporting we can ensure true environmental and social impact in addition to growth.
Carbon Footprint
Supplier.io Unveils New Report on ESG Risks
The findings show that most businesses face significant ESG risks, emphasizing the need for greater supply chain transparency to enhance resilience and sustainability.
Packaging
Rethinking Hazmat Packaging for a Sustainable Future
While innovation can be found throughout the supply chain, innovation in the dangerous goods (DG)/hazmat industry has remained lackluster at best. However, change is finally here.
AI/AR
Optimizing Packaging: Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence
With an increasing need for efficiency and sustainability in the industry, it is becoming more evident how crucial the role of machine learning in packaging companies will become.
Carbon Footprint
Why ESG & Supplier Diversity are the Key to Responsible Business
To truly reap the benefits of responsible business, organizations must integrate both ESG and supplier diversity into their supply chain strategy.
Software Solutions
Worldly Launches New Sustainability Data Solution to Bolster Transparency
As sustainability regulations such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) emerge globally, FDM helps brands prepare for environmental reporting requirements by providing timely primary data that aligns with regulatory frameworks.
Packaging
5G GPS Smart Label for Unrestricted Shipment Visibility
Roambee introduced what is said to be the world's first true 5G GPS “peel-and-ship” smart label with a revolutionary “barcode-like” user experience, leveraging advanced 5G, GPS, and NIST calibrated sensors for temperature, humidity, shock, and light.
Carbon Footprint
Redefining the Carbon Footprint: Alexis Asks
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Earth Day is around the corner and acts as a catalyst for change, teeing up sustainability for the coming year.
Carbon Footprint
Navigating a New Era of Sustainability Reporting Requirements
Technology will be instrumental for going deeper into the supply chain with greater accuracy and frequency as the spotlight grows on disclosing carbon emissions, other impact areas and sourcing traceability.
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.
Packaging
Packing Materials and Supply Chain Sustainability
Renewable packing materials—which are also compostable in many cases—have greater potential to drive sustainability by helping to reduce harmful waste.
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.
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.
Packaging
Fully Recyclable, Reusable Packaging for Retail Ecosystems
Fillogic announces 100% recyclable, reusable mono-material polypropylene packaging for customer shipments.
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.
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
The Bigger Picture of ESG: Alexis Asks
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?
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.
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.
Packaging
Right-sized Packaging Makes Unboxing and the Planet Better
As e-commerce continues to grow, right-sized packaging is becoming essential to meet consumer expectations, reduce costs and uphold sustainability commitments.
Carbon Footprint
ESG Reporting Laws and Growing Public Awareness: Understanding Why
Those who embrace the new normal of sustainable business practices can help mitigate risks, enhance global brand reputation and contribute to a sustainable supply chain.
Packaging
Unpacking EPR: Why Manufacturers and Processors Should Prepare Now
Packaging plays a vital role in ensuring both protection and efficient shipment of goods, guaranteeing customer satisfaction throughout the purchasing journey.
Carbon Footprint
Building an Economic Case for Sustainability Transformation
Ultimately, sustainability-linked investments result in reduced liabilities, reduced risk of stranded assets, and reduced risk of regulatory backlash, and improved unit economics and supply chain resilience.
Carbon Footprint
Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain Management for Cloud Service Companies
While many organizations have goals for the long-term sustainability of their supply chains, few have the tools and resources necessary to implement sustainability programs and monitor their progress efficiently.
