How the carbon intensity of paper became the latest challenge in greening our supply chain
The Guardian, January 25, 2010
Supply chain management was never easy at the best of times, but embedding sustainability into global decision-making has made it fiendishly difficult. It's similar to an onion; Every time you peel one layer off, there is another to deal with, and often a few tears shed along the way.
The Need For Reverse Supply Chain Management
Creative Headline, January 23, 2010
Why has reverse supply chain management become so important nowadays? The main reason why companies have started to give importance to reverse supply chain is because it reduces the operating costs if it reuses its products or components.
THE STATE OF THE RETAIL SUPPLY CHAIN
Results and Findings of the 2009 Study
Retail Industry Leaders Association
RILA and Auburn University’s annual study on the State of the Retail Supply Chain brings together the country’s leading retailers to delve into the year’s current trends, leading practices and key issues that will have the greatest impact on strategy and planning for retail supply chain executives now and in the near future.
Coca-Cola Canada launches innovative "PlantBottle(TM)"
CNW Telbec, November 16, 2009
Coca-Cola Canada (Ltd.) announced today that the innovative PlantBottle packaging will be featured throughout the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, joining other select markets in the initial global launch of this partially plant-based PET plastic. The "PlantBottle" package will be the primary beverage product package used during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Indigo Books & Music Offers Environmental Insight on Thousands of Titles
Stockhouse, November 9, 2009
Canada's largest bookseller is the first book retailer to require their suppliers to report on the environmental qualities of the paper their books are published on. Consumers will be able to see which books contain environmental papers using Indigo's website and in-store kiosks.
Ontario government needs channel support to go green
ITBusiness.ca, October 19, 2009
The Ontario government has bold plans for it strategic greening agenda, bold green plans which will put the use of information technology by the public sector from and centre in both current use and future procurement.
A Green Supply Chain Starts in China
Reuters, October 15, 2009
For companies with global operations or supply chains, the biggest practical wins are likely to be found in improving energy efficiency of owned and supplier facilities overseas, where they have the ability to multiply impacts across tens, hundreds, or even thousands of sites through relatively simple central coordination.
Supply chain management: Going beyond Reliability Excellence
Reliable Plant, August 2009
The pressure to reduce delivery lead times is more intense than ever as businesses try to reduce their inventories while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Initial Thoughts on Walmart’s Sustainable Product Index
Logistics Viewpoints, July 16, 2009
As part of its drive towards achieving its 'green' objectives, Walmart has outlined its plan to work with various stakeholders to develop global sustainability standards and metrics.
Eight Steps to a Greener Supply Chain
World Trade 100, March 31, 2008
Want to introduce green initives into your supply chain. Read 8 steps that your company can do to to become more sustainable while increasing their bottom line. |
