Our second annual ESG issue is an opportunity to tune into the absolute latest, hottest topics in Environmental, Social and Governance matters in supply chain management. Inside, you’ll find insights from dozens of industry experts on this growing area of urgent concern. We also offer several real-life case studies, as well as pithy commentary from our in-house editorial team.
Set aside the rationale behind any number of laws and regulations propagated over the years by federal, state and local authorities, not to mention foreign governments. All of it amounts to one big burden.
Simply dumping a non-compliant supplier is probably the most disruptive option, and also in many ways the least good one. Better, in most cases, to deepen the relationship and offer genuine solutions.
Challenge: An innovative clean energy startup needed a manufacturing site that could accommodate its growth and allow it to scale production as demand for its groundbreaking product takes off.
Challenge: A fast-growing D2C medical apparel company experienced significant growth in ecommerce order volume as well as dramatic spikes due to promotional activity.
Instead of looking for a replacement technology for EDI, we must learn how to embrace a future in which it offers superior supply chain interoperability via pre-connected capabilities.
Every actor in the global industrial and manufacturing supply chain has a role to play in reducing global emissions, while driving innovation and competition.
A company’s supply chain represents up to two-thirds of its ESG footprint, so procurement teams should focus on data visibility and flexibility in their supplier management processes, to prepare for coming regulations.
By engaging trading partners on a sustainability journey, organizations can cascade the expansion of sustainable business practices throughout the supply base
Businesses are facing a scenario in which their legal, regulatory and reputational risk profiles are being determined by the level of their understanding of sustainable chemistry.
Labeling has a critical role to play in sustainability, by being the consumers’ gateway to information and disclosures on sustainability efforts, which will help guide their purchasing decisions.
The transport industry has made good progress over recent years in reducing its carbon footprint, but the challenge of reaching net zero requires a massive step change.
Businesses need to prepare for regulatory interventions that stipulate climate action specifically aligned with the 1.5°C target set by the Paris climate agreement.
Corporate governance driven by top management, and supported by business processes and technology, is fundamental to the establishment of any successful ESG program.
This year will see CPOs continuing to take on leadership roles in ESG, though less focused on the setting of ESG strategy than leading those initiatives within the procurement function.
The looming economic recession, high inflation rates and labor shortages represent just a few challenges that will make warehouse worker retention a continuing challenge.
The digital twin of a warehouse — a real-time, 3D virtual representation of an actual facility down to the space, people, equipment and inventory — lets operators monitor activity, respond instantly to disruption and model future scenarios to improve performance.
Imagine if you could establish a connection to a modern EDI trading network and could start testing immediately and be live in days rather than weeks or months.
Business customers are now behaving much like consumers, with procurement professionals becoming accustomed to the “Amazon experience” they get when they order merchandise for the home.
The new automation solution addresses challenges companies face — labor availability, inventory tracking, operational visibility, peak seasons, safety concerns and space limitations.
A digital twin is a continuously updated, virtual representation of the physical warehouse that tracks assets and inventory, orchestrates staffing and workflow, and tests future scenarios in real time to improve performance and resilience.