Going green is a priority for many supply chain managers today, but not every effort is successful. In fact, efforts to “go green” often involve strategies whose impacts are difficult to measure. A crucial part of any environmental initiative is being able to evaluate how green your supply chain is in an actionable way. While…

The ethical supply chain has gone from something that only students and a handful of others worried about to a mainstream consideration. Any local grocery store carries more than a few products bearing a fair trade stamp, which indicates they were grown, harvested, and prepared ethically with consideration for both the environment and laborers. Over…

Eco-friendly business practices are a major topic of discussion right now. Twenty-one percent of businesses globally believe that sustainability is crucial to their long-term existence. But moving toward more sustainable practices isn’t simple or easy, and there are some green supply chain challenges your company should be prepared to face before you start on this…

Most major supply chains today are seeking to make their practices more environmentally responsible. From UPS’ use of alternative, energy-efficient vehicles to Amazon’s installation of solar panels on the rooftops of fulfillment centers, all of these efforts help to reduce the impact the big companies have on the environment.  Environmentally friendly logistics strategies like these…

Questions of morality and ethics are always difficult. In fact, answering these questions often comes at a steep cost, personally or professionally. In business, this cost is literal; the answer to the question of how to build an ethical supply chain is usually to pay more. Labor welfare, for instance, is one of the biggest…

Every day brings new and alarming stories about the environment. The buildup of plastic in the oceans, increasing levels of carbon in the atmosphere, and water shortages in some areas make it apparent that there’s a lot we can do to make our planet a healthier and more beautiful place to live. The well-being of…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tracking supply chain waste streams isn’t just a matter of looking at the trash that comes out of processes. It’s about understanding how ineffective processes cost companies money–and how they can damage the planet. Waste occurs at every stage in the supply chain, from planning through delivery, and includes material-related streams (metals, glass, plastic, and…