Sustainability

Sustainability

transport

inNOWvate, Reports, Sustainability, Trends

More sustainable transport starts with measuring carbon emissions and using biofuel

Every supply chain manager knows that one of the most obvious ways to reduce carbon emissions in the supply chain is through transport. However, few take action because it’s regarded as a lot of hassle, …

insight

inNOWvate, Reports, Sustainability, Trends

Insight is key for more sustainable decision-making

Creating a more sustainable supply chain starts with gaining more insight into current performance. ‘To measure is to know’, as the saying goes, and that forms the basis for improvement. The numerous start-ups that are …

Best-of inNOWvate Supply Chain Event

inNOWvate, Reports, Software, Sustainability, Trends, Visibility

Best-of inNOWvate Supply Chain Event 2022

The fifth edition of inNOWvate Supply Chain Event, at movie theatre Pathé, Ede, the Netherlands, was a great success. The theme of the 2022 edition of this event was ‘Which mountain to climb?’, letting delegates …

sacrifice profit for sustainability

Sustainability, Trends

Majority of CSCOs are willing to sacrifice profit for sustainability

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are keen to make their supply chains more sustainable and resilient. 51% say they are willing to sacrifice an average of 5% profit to do so. They want data and …

Worldfavor

Sustainability, Trends

Worldfavor publishes report on human rights in the supply chain

When it comes to human rights, there is still a gap between the measures prescribed by the European Union and the measures taken by companies in practice, according to Frida Emilsson, COO of sustainability platform …

Logichem 2022

Sustainability, Trends, Visibility

Logichem 2022: How can a chemical company become climate-neutral?

Chemical companies have their work cut out if they are to meet climate targets and become fully climate-neutral by 2050. It all starts with visibility: gaining insight into which parts of the supply chain are …

European supply chain start-ups

inNOWvate, Reports, Sustainability, Trends

European supply chain start-ups to pitch their innovations during inNOWvate 2022

Supply Chain Media is organizing the European Supply Chain Start-up & Scale-up Contest as part of the inNOWvate Supply Chain Event in the Netherlands for the fifth consecutive year on 19 May. In preparation for …

transport data

Sustainability, Trends

Primary transport data is key in reducing carbon footprint

Companies are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions, but as much as 60% of those emissions are caused by suppliers and transport partners upstream in the supply chain. So what can you …

Picnic and Tony’s Chocolonely

Sustainability, Trends

Picnic and Tony’s Chocolonely: innovating the supply chain for commercial success

Picnic and Tony’s Chocolonely have at least one thing in common: they are both achieving success with a supply chain design that is radically different from their competitors. So what’s their secret? The supply chain …

HappySoaps

Sustainability, Trends

Crowdfunding enables HappySoaps to expand in Europe

HappySoaps, a Dutch producer of 100% plastic-free and natural personal care products, has raised €800,000 through crowdfunding. The company intends to use the money to launch at least 20 new product lines and make HappySoaps …