Sustainability

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blockchain

Sustainability, Trends, Visibility

Supply chain start-ups embrace blockchain

A notably large proportion of the supply chain start-ups in Europe use blockchain technology. Among other things, blockchain makes it possible to digitize documents and securely and reliably share sensitive data with supply chain partners. …

Paul Campbell

Sustainability, Trends

Paul Campbell, PepsiCo: “To deal with challenges you need diversity of thinking”

The last six months have forced instantaneous decision-making and laid bare the need for visibility and transparency in the supply chain. At the same time the ability to accomplish what might have seemed impossible has …

sustainable supply chain

Sustainability, Trends

The journey towards a sustainable, carbon-neutral supply chain

A growing number of companies have a sustainable supply chain high on their agenda. The longer-term aim – within the next 30 years – is for us all to live in a climate-neutral, fossil-free world. …

New Silk Road

Sustainability, Trends

COVID-19 provides boost for New Silk Road

COVID-19 has considerably boosted the use of the New Silk Road, but it remains to be seen how the pandemic will affect the future of the rail link. Today’s primary users, who are in sectors …

sustainability investments

Sustainability, Trends

Growing importance of sustainability in supply chain management

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, companies are continuing to work on sustainability initiatives. But the ball is now in the consumer's court, according to new research by Miebach Consulting. The study findings suggest that a successful …

Unilever

Sustainability, Trends

Unilever tops the 2020 Leaders Survey – again

Unilever has once again emerged as the company with the best reputation for integrating sustainability into its business strategy. The consumer goods giant tops the ranking of the 2020 GlobeScan/SustainAbility Leaders Survey for the tenth …

Trend Compass 2020

Sustainability, Trends

Trend Compass 2020: Digitalization is accelerating

The coronavirus crisis is clearly accelerating digitalization within companies in the Netherlands, according to Supply Chain Media’s extensive research for the Trend Compass 2020 study. The survey of 122 Dutch supply chain directors and managers …

Carlos Cordon

Software, Sustainability, Trends

“Automation needs a human touch to create real supply chain value”

While some dream of a fully automated business, the truth is that a blend of human and machine offers the greatest benefits and greater agility. Automating the supply chain can transform an organization’s future – …

Supply Chain Trend Event

Software, Sustainability, Trends

Supply Chain Trend Event: let’s push ahead! (part 2)

The coronavirus crisis presents not only significant challenges, but also opportunities. During the hybrid Supply Chain Trend Event 2020, six experts conveyed a common message: now’s the time to seize this opportunity! Invest in technologies …

Bram Desmet, Solventure: 'Driving sustainable change and value through S&OP'

inNOWvate, Planning, Reports, Software, Sustainability, Trends

Bram Desmet, Solventure: ‘Driving sustainable change and value through S&OP’

Only by aligning all elements you strengthen the S&OP process and let it become the heartbeat of your business. During inNOWvate Supply Chain Event 2020, Prof. dr. Bram Desmet, CEO at Solventure, did emphasize the benefits …