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European Parliament Passes New Law Requiring Supply Chain Accountability
The EU approved a new law that will prevent huge companies from committing human rights and environmental abuses in their global supply chains.
How Shippers Can Prep for Hurricane Season
Extreme weather events pose an extreme challenge for the transportation industry. Here are some tips on how to protect your company's supply chain.
How Much Extra Will Consumers Pay for Sustainable Packaging?
Retailers are adapting to new consumer demands for sustainability, even if it extends the timeline for their packages to arrive.
The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,

Sustainability Resources

Supply Chain Outlook: What to Expect Near-Future
An investigation into how supply chains have changed, where they are heading, and how you can prepare.
2023 Reuters State of Supply Chain Execution Report
Supply Chain Optimization is the table stake that today's manufacturing, retail and logistic provider leaders rely on to...


Sustainability News

European Parliament Passes New Law Requiring Supply Chain Accountability
The EU approved a new law that will prevent huge companies from committing human rights and environmental abuses in their global supply chains.

How Shippers Can Prep for Hurricane Season
Extreme weather events pose an extreme challenge for the transportation industry. Here are some tips on how to protect your company's supply chain.

How Much Extra Will Consumers Pay for Sustainable Packaging?
Retailers are adapting to new consumer demands for sustainability, even if it extends the timeline for their packages to arrive.

The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,

Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.

Frictionless Videocast: The Importance of Water at the U.S./Mexico Border with Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner, International Boundary and Water Commission
Listen as Dr.Maria Elena Giner, Commissioner of the US International Boundary and Water Commission, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the importance of water at the U.S./Mexico border.

Plastic Pollution is a Problem Many Companies are Still Ignoring
A new CDP report reveals that most companies are failing to address the dangers of plastic pollution, leading to calls for more mandatory disclosure.

Ranking the Best Countries for Private Business in EMEA
PwC released its annual Business Attractiveness Index for EMEA with Switzerland taking first place and the UK slipping to sixth.

The Three Biggest Challenges Facing Shippers and Carriers in 2024
The new "State of Transportation" report reveals volatile weather, sustainability, and other factors are impacting overall performance.

US Government Commits $6.6B to Boost Semiconductor Production
The US Government is giving $6.6 billion to the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer to build a fabrication plant in Arizona.

Trucking Association CEO on New Biden Policy: ‘Entirely Unachievable’
The trucking industry is speaking out on the Biden administration's new emission standards for heavy-duty trucks.

Sustainability Ignored by 40% of Procurement Leaders
A new study reveals the extent to which companies are ignoring sustainability in their procurement operations.

Ranking the Top 50 Trucking Companies of 2024
FedEx? Old Dominion? XPO? Find out which trucking companies are leading the way.

FourKites and BuyCo Team Up to Improve Ocean Freight Management
FourKites and BuyCo are partnering up to enhance global shipping visibility, efficiency, and sustainability for major shippers.

Global Business Sentiment Rises Amid Supply Chain Challenges
Dun & Bradstreet's latest report reveals that while business optimism grows, supply chain disruptions loom large due to geopolitical tensions.

How Manufacturing Companies are Staying Ahead of the Curve
Rockwell released its annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, revealing a focus on new technologies to build resilience, drive growth, and more.

DHL Express and Standard Chartered to Cut Carbon Emissions
DHL Express and Standard Chartered are partnering up to increase the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

How Water Crisis is Putting Supply Chains at Risk
Global supply chains are facing an unprecedented water crisis, but not all companies are taking action to solve it.

Gartner Unveils Top Trends in Supply Chain Technology
Gartner released its supply chain technology trends for 2024, including everything from sustainability to cyber extortion to (even more) AI.

Talking Supply Chain: Fortnite’s Keys to Change Management
Video games are providing clues on how organizations can successfully implement change


Featured Companies

GEP
GEP delivers transformative supply chain solutions that help global enterprises become more agile and resilient, operate more efficiently and effectively, gain competitive advantage, boost profitability, and increase shareholder value.
Foundation for the Global Compact
Established in 2006, the Foundation for the Global Compact is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization under New York State law. The Foundation is based on the principle that public-private collaboration is essential to find lasting solutions to pressing global problems. All…
Rainforest Alliance
The Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travellers. From large multinational corporations to small, community-based cooperatives, businesses and consumers worldwide are involved in…
CDP
CDP is an international, not-for-profit organization providing the only global system for companies and cities to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information. We work with market forces to motivate companies to disclose their impacts on the environment and…
The Sustainability Consortium
The Sustainability Consortium® (TSC®) is an organization of diverse global participants that work collaboratively to build a scientific foundation that drives innovation to improve consumer product sustainability. We develop transparent methodologies, tools, and strategies to drive a new generation of…
DS Smith
DS Smith is a recycling and waste management company that’s perpetually devoted to closing the loop on recycling. As the only integrated provider to pledge zero waste, we stay true to the waste hierarchy with the aim of making 100%…
Truthout
Truthout works to spark action by revealing systemic injustice and providing a platform for transformative ideas, through in-depth investigative reporting and critical analysis. With a powerful, independent voice, we will spur the revolution in consciousness and inspire the direct action…
Trucost
Trucost has been helping companies, investors, governments, academics and thought leaders to understand the economic consequences of natural capital dependency for over 12 years. Key to our approach is that we not only quantify natural capital dependency, we also put a…
SustainableBusiness.com
SustainableBusiness.com provides global news and networking services to help green business grow, covering all green sectors: renewable energy, green building, sustainable investing, and organics. Our services: Daily Green Business News,  Green Dream Jobs, Green Education and Venture Capital…
Foreign Trade Association
The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) is the leading business association for global commerce that promotes the values of international trade and sustainable supply chains. FTA represents 1,800+ retailers, importers and brands to promote and defend international trade and supports their business…
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