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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
Carbon Footprint
Building Your Organization’s Sustainability Mindset
Carbon Footprint
3 Steps to Creating a Sustainable E-Commerce Supply Chain
Packaging
Packaging Assessment Eliminates Waste at All Frontiers
Sustainability
Top Technology Tools Needed for Sustainable Supply Chain Operations
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Sourcing & Procurement
Nominations Open 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.
Rail & Intermodal
Industry Leaders Urge Congress to Take Action to Prevent “Paralyzing” Rail Strike
The national rail strike, which could happen as early as Dec. 5, could threaten the nation’s coal shipments, supply of drinking water and shut down passenger rail.
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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!
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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.
Packaging
Create a Sustainable Warehouse with Reusable Packaging
As companies look to reduce CO2 emissions, landfill waste, water usage and more, here’s how they can evolve their supply chain practices to create more sustainable warehouses.
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.
Warehousing
Circular Economy Starts Local
Since globalization created numerous disruption in the supply chain and sustainability, it's no surprise a new local program from MBOLD coalition launches a circular economy for flexible films.
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.
Sustainability
Choosing A Greener Tomorrow
By making the switch to greener solutions, these companies are seeing success in a sustainable future.
Sustainability
Top 5 Actions for a More Sustainable Business
Amid “the Great Resignation” and a volatile economic period, companies can’t afford to lose talent or customers. They must reinvent their business models to be both profitable and sustainable.
Packaging
90% of Companies Adopt Sustainable Product Development Designs
The Top 3 design practices implemented to advance sustainability objectives were artificial intelligence, design for sustainability and integration of electronics.
Packaging
Why Packaging is Important for Small Business Logistics
Invest time and effort in using the right product packaging and knowing pertinent laws related to packaging compliance.
Software & Technology
Preparing the Supply Chain for Changing Consumer Demands
A healthy understanding of current trends, companies can plan ahead and look to automation technology to provide the flexibility to navigate through the disruptions ahead.
Sustainability
Sustainability Still Sells. Here's Why.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors discuss how a green supply chain is so much more than just recycling, eliminating paper or reducing waste.
Carbon Footprint
Green Supply Chains Prevail Amid Global Disruptions
Winners of this year's Green Supply Chain award not only kept up green initiatives throughout a global pandemic and unprecedented disruptions, but also made them a priority.
Sustainability
The Growing Importance of Sustainability in Supply Chains
The future for supply chain sustainability is bright, as long as it remains a top priority and continues to be improved upon by dedicated individuals and technological advancements.
Packaging
Packaging a Sustainable Future
Solutions include reusable packaging, in-store refill models and collaborative recycling efforts.
Manufacturing
Semiconductor Supply Chain Will Remain Vulnerable Without Advanced Packaging Capabilities
After more than two decades of outsourcing, the United States can design the most cutting-edge electronics, but cannot manufacture them.
Sustainability
From the Warehouse Floor, Things Can Only Go Up
The growing shift to sustainable solutions across the supply chain industry has become not only a wonderful trend, but a way to think outside the box when it comes to efficient eco-friendly processes.
Packaging
Sustainable Packaging Must be the Norm, Not the Exception
The time has come to completely rethink existing packaging materials and make sustainable options the norm, not the exception.
Packaging
5 Ways to Boost Sustainable Innovation in Packaging Operations
Here are some innovative technologies and approaches that promise to deliver sustainability gains and reinvent and evolve packaging operations.
Warehousing
Women in Supply Chain: Opportunities Abound in the Supply Chain
Alicemarie Geoffrion, VP, packaging operations, DHL Supply Chain, details how there's many different areas in the supply chain that job-seekers can take advantage of, and still have fun.
Manufacturing
8 Economic Market Trends That Will Impact Your Business
The print-on-demand field is nimble and typically well-poised to respond to supply chain disruptions.
Green Supply Chain Awards
Nominations for Green Supply Chain Award Close Sunday, Oct. 3
Nominations for Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Green Supply Chain award close Sunday, Oct. 3.
Packaging
Packaging Boom Adds to Run on Industrial Property
The packaging industry plays a critical role in supply chain management and is a major occupier of industrial property.
Automation
How to Optimize Custom Packaging Strategies to Improve the Delivery Process
Brands must align their packaging strategy with their brand vision from the get-go to best ensure they are protecting their product experience, optimizing inventory and creating sustainable operations.
Packaging
DS Smith Looks to Seaweed for Sustainable Packaging
DS Smith is exploring the use of seaweed fibers to determine if it can be used as an alternative to raw material in paper and packaging products.
Sustainability
SDCE and Blue Yonder Discuss the Importance of Sustainability in the Global Supply Chain
SDCE and Blue Yonder talk supply chain sustainability practices and how companies globally are viewing them.
Packaging
Business Sales Signal Consumer Shopping Growth
As the world begins to open up as more people get vaccinated, businesses are now showing signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Retail
74% of Shoppers Feel Guilty for Shopping with Big-Box Retailers
Kenco identifies key consumer trends and preferences across e-commerce shopping habits, sustainability, delivery and more.
Packaging
COVID-19 and Cannabis Packaging Supply Chains
The cannabis industry is well-positioned for growth and resilience, as are cannabis packaging supply chains.
Packaging
Carbon Neutral Shipping Grows in Small Business E-Commerce
Carbon neutral shipping provider Sendle completes its Series C funding with $35 million.
Regulations
1 in 5 Goods Mislabeled Every Year, Costing Manufacturers $89,000 a Year
Minimizing errors that lead to a need to relabel products is the second biggest challenge manufacturers worldwide face in getting new label designs into production.
