Costco is a leading advocate for sustainability in the supply chain. This is why their decision to be the first to announce the migration of their supply chain from wood to plastic pallets makes perfect sense. Costco’s plan is to complete by the end of 2021, which makes them the first retailer in the world…
America’s National Forest System spans 193 million acres and provides immeasurable benefits to our country. Our forests sustain more than 3,000 species of wildlife and 10,000 species of plants. More than 160 million Americans benefit from recreation, leisure time and exercise in our national woodlands. These visitors spend $13.5 billion on our economy annually, sustaining…
As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain leaders are busier than ever implementing employee health and safety measures to keep both workers and customers safe — even as they keep millions of products moving. Of course, the threat of coronavirus has dominated the national dialogue. But responsible warehouse managers know that employee health and safety measures are always a top priority.…
Wikipedia defines supply chain sustainability as “a business issue affecting an organization supply chain or logistics network in terms of environmental, risk and waste costs.” It is increasingly seen by both executives and consumers as essential to both the economy and our planet’s future. A sustainable supply chain helps the environment while also enhancing brand reputation…
At iGPS, environmental sustainability is a key component of our business model. In honor of Global Recycling Day on March 18th, we surveyed iGPS team members to learn more about their recycling and sustainability habits and learn more about efforts they have made to reduce their carbon footprint. Although we were pleased to learn that…
By now, most of us are accustomed to the habit of dropping a plastic water bottle or food container into a recycling bin instead of a trash can. But as we observe Global Recycling Day, it is worth remembering that our individual recycling efforts are merely the tip of the sustainability iceberg. To make a…