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Carbon Footprint
Alexis Asks: Redefining the Carbon Footprint
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
Waste Reduction
Blue Yonder Finds that Consumers are Willing to Prioritize Sustainability Over Price
Packaging
Packing Materials and Supply Chain Sustainability
Clean Energy
Despite Emphasis, Sustainability Approaches are Falling Short
Packaging
Phasing Out Fossil in the Plastics Packaging Value Chain
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Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
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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
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?
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.
Retail
Alexis Asks: Back-to-School or Back-to-Returns?
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. The surge in returns that follows back-to-school means retailers and manufacturers must strategize with sustainability in mind.
Packaging
Smart Label Tracking Device for Small, Lightweight Items
The Smart Label allows tracking of small and lightweight items, which has not previously been possible using traditional tracking devices.
Waste Reduction
How to Eliminate Waste in Label Printing with Lean Labeling
By following the lean labeling process, companies can trim their barcode labeling process down to use only the time, materials and energy that are truly required.
ERP
Intelligent Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future
Technology providers have an equal responsibility to listen and respond to their unique pain points, so they can customize industry-specific solutions that support intelligent manufacturing for a more sustainable future.
Clean Energy
Finding Options for Supply Chain Sustainability and Customer Experience
As you identify possible supply chain improvements, it’s wise to analyze each potential change in terms of its requirements and impact across several dimensions, including process and product quality, customer experience, supplier availability and ROI.
Design-Build
Trends in Sustainable Warehousing to Cut Carbon Footprint
Understanding that evaluating best practices and then investing in processes that cut carbon footprint makes good sense for today, and for the future.
Carbon Footprint
Life Cycle Analysis Tool Drives Action to Lower Global Carbon Emissions
GreenCalc identifies potential CO2 and cost savings of a packaging solution using LCA.
Carbon Footprint
How Robust Data Can Support Sustainability Goals
As these goals come together, businesses can utilize data to make key decisions to guide company practices.
Retail
7 Steps to a Sustainable Warehouse
Fully embracing these trends requires employee engagement and education in sustainability initiatives. Training programs and awareness campaigns are essential to encourage employees to adopt eco-friendly practices.
Waste Reduction
Alexis Asks: A Circular Economy in the Midst of 'Prime Days'
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain. Retailers are turning to seasonal deals, like Amazon's Prime Day, to drive sales— an opportunity for the circular economy to score big.
Packaging
Utilizing EPR for Change and Growth
Across the board, businesses are facing unprecedented upheaval, prompting some to make changes in preparation for EPR. However, some smaller companies may not understand what is coming.
Waste Reduction
Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve a Circular Supply Chain
A new kind of supply chain known as circular supply chain has begun to benefit early adopters through a holistic looping process as they lower production and shipping costs and optimize resource and operation efficiency.
Carbon Footprint
Creating Sustainable Outcomes with Better Power Management
When you look at an organization’s energy policy, the first priority should always be to right-size the power to the applications based on where that facility falls on the motive energy continuum.
Packaging
Alexis Asks: Unmasking Greenwashing in CPG
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Here's how 'greenwashing' is affecting the supply chain, why it's important and what's next.
Carbon Footprint
Procurement’s Role in Creating a Better World with Sustainable Practice
By embracing spend intelligence and performance management solutions, procurement can meet the demands of stakeholders and support socially conscious and sustainable business practices.
Carbon Footprint
A More Sustainable Supply Chain: The Case for a Circular Economy
Now, consider the trend toward eco-consciousness. There’s mounting pressure on organizations to adhere to sustainable practices and responsibilities while these standards are being written.
Manufacturing
Meeting Net Zero: How the Manufacturing Industry Can Help
Whilst the road to net zero is long, manufacturers can all make small changes to greatly reduce emissions and contribute to the government’s targets.
Manufacturing
5 Non-Regulatory Drivers of PFAS Restrictions
Manufacturers can’t avoid the risks PFAS pose to business for much longer. Even if not in the scope of new regulations, they still have suppliers, customers, competitors, investors and insurers creating pressure to eliminate PFAS.
Packaging
Sustainability Remains Priority Despite Inflation
72% believe the amount of packaging materials used in a shipment has a “moderate” or “high” impact on sustainability, and 70.4% believe the type of packaging material used has a “moderate” or “high” impact.