SDCE - Green Awards 2014

January 15, 2015

The 2014 Green Supply Chain Awards recognize companies making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy, and are working to achieve measurable sustainability goals within their own operations and/or supply chains, in the areas of Sourcing/Procurement, Fulfillment/Logistics, Operations, Product Lifecycle Management, and other areas of the supply chain. The awards also recognize providers of supply chain solutions and services assisting their customers in achieving measurable sustainability goals.

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Companies Need to Play 3 Primary Roles for True Value Chain

Suraj Patil, assistant manager of Aranca, explains that value chain-developing edge-enable industrial machine ecosystem will require entities playing three primary roles.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Opens Nominations for 3rd Annual Women in Supply Chain Award

This award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.

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SCN Summit | State of the Supply Chain 2022

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ShipHero Targets Greater North American Presence With Acquisition

Logistics tech platform ShipHero acquires Canadian Delivery Net to drive North American growth. The move adds 250,000 square feet of warehousing space under its belt.

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Quantix’s New Divisional Structure Focuses on 3PLs, Transportation, Distribution, Import/Export and More

These divisions are transportation, 3PL solutions, distribution centers, import and export packaging facilities, enhanced services and eco-recovery.

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US Parcel Volume Reaches Record High

Pitney Bowes forecasts U.S. parcel volume to reach 25-40 billion by 2027, with a 5-10% CAGR from 2022-2027.

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Staying Ahead of the Visibility Evolution is Key for Profit Success

An executive from Armada reveals that a key strategy for the organization is to stay on top of supply chain visibility innovation for its clients.

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The Global Chip Shortage: Sourcing Through Disruption

What started as a ‘pandemic problem’ has quickly evolved into a long-term crisis. Sourcing agility will be key to navigating the volatility.

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Supply Chain Delays Replace COVID-19 Concerns: Report

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Tips for Effortless Trailer Maintenance

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Bringing Visibility to Indoor Industrial Spaces

The data helps operators make educated decisions via insights and event reporting about labor and asset activities, live as well as historically with heatmaps and path tracks.

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The Impact of Digital Optimization on Supply Chain Operations

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Don’t Underestimate the Final Mile

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Extend Visibility Beyond Tier 1 Suppliers

Thanks to advances in technology, gaining information on supplier performance and potential disruptions is no longer such a time-intensive task.

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Companies Need to Play 3 Primary Roles for True Value Chain

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How To Successfully Drive Last-Mile Delivery Logistics in Today’s Commercial Environment

Supply chain shortages put added pressure on the construction market.

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What Einstein Got Right About E-commerce Delivery

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Negotiations Get AI Boost To Combat Market Volatility

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5 Small Innovations That Had a Big Impact on the Supply Chain

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How Supply Chain Leaders Can Feed the Industry’s Change in Packaging

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Rising Costs Prompt New Records for Import

United States retailers are importing materials and goods at a record pace, according to the NRF, ahead of rising costs and fear of more supply chain disruption.

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SCN Summit | State of the Supply Chain 2022

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5 Practical Ways Risk Management Builds Supply Chain Resiliency

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Surpassing the Mechanical Limitations of Legacy Systems

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Supporting Continuous Improvement Is Key

Karen Lobdell of Thomson Reuters divulges three key points the company looks for at a high level for partners.