Topic: Sustain­ability

Challenges to ESG reporting

Friday, November 8, 2024 · Marisa Brown To compile data for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports, organizations pull a variety of data from numerous sources. This process often encounters challenges in obtaining and storing the data. To streamline their reporting efforts, organizations must look at…

Services sector sees growth in October, reports ISM

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 · Jeff Berman The October Services PMI, at 57.2 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), was up 1.1% over September, growing, at a faster rate, for the fourth consecutive month.

Manufacturing again contracts in October, reports ISM

Friday, November 1, 2024 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, at 46.5 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), fell 0.7%, turning in its lowest number in 2024, with the PMI contracting for the 23rd time in the last 24 months, and the overall economy expanding for the 54th consecutive…

How technological innovation is paving the way for a carbon-free future in logistics and supply chains

Monday, October 28, 2024 · Marc van den Berg, global managing director for investments, Climate Investment Collaboration is the key to achieving full-scale commercialization of technologies needed to make progress on decarbonizing supply chains

Logistics key to supercharging EV battery recycling

Thursday, October 10, 2024 · Ken Cottrill As EV battery recycling ramps up, logistics will play a key role in making the effort profitable for providers.

NextGen Supply Chain Conference set for October 21-23

Monday, October 7, 2024 · SCMR Staff Registration for annual NextGen Supply Chain Conference is ongoing.

Why global businesses must consider climate change risks to their supply chains

Friday, September 27, 2024 · Sara Hsu Extreme weather events are on the rise, posing significant challenges to supply chain managers, who must make rapid decisions and pivot to alternative suppliers or different logistic routes while adhering to climate-related regulations.

Estée Lauder, Schneider Electric and S&S Activewear to receive NextGen End User awards

Monday, September 23, 2024 · Brian Straight Estée Lauder, Schneider Electric and S&S Activewear will receive NextGen Supply Chain End User awards at the upcoming supply chain conference.

2024 Robotics Application Conference announces session, speaker lineup

Friday, September 13, 2024 · SCMR Staff Robotics 24/7, the web’s most comprehensive resource for robot and automation system news in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, warehouses and other industrial applications, and parent company Peerless Media, have announced the speaker and session lineup for the 2024…

NextGen Supply Chain Conference announces Solution Provider Award winners

Monday, September 9, 2024 · Brian Straight Agility Robotics, Westfalia Technologies, AutoScheduler.AI, and Waites Sensor Technologies will be honored at the upcoming NextGen Supply Chain Conference as Solution Provider Award winners.

Join the Real Housewives of Supply Chain, change leaders in exclusive sessions at NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 · Brian Straight For the first time, the NextGen Supply Chain Conference will be offering exclusive small-group, interactive sessions on issues women in supply chain face, how to implement change management, and the path to building resilient supply chains.

Innovations in last-mile delivery and their strategic impact

Thursday, August 29, 2024 · Moonmoon Rathod Innovations in last-mile delivery are more than just technological advancements; they are strategic tools that businesses can leverage to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

China’s growing impact on global new energy vehicle supply chains

Friday, August 16, 2024 · Chunan Tong China’s new energy vehicle industry’s transformation from product export to capacity and industrial chain export is significantly impacting global supply chains. By localizing production and diversifying supplier networks, Chinese NEV companies are creating a more…

Squint named NextGen Supply Chain Conference Start-Up Award winner

Thursday, August 15, 2024 · Brian Straight Squint, an AI-driven mobile app company for manufacturers, has been named the NextGen Supply Chain Conference Start-Up Award winner for 2024.

Solving supplier traceability in modern supply chains

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 · Venkat Maddila, Travis Wolf, Carl B. March and Anthony Mubarak As traceability programs become a business requirement, the appropriate platform combining publicly available data and AI tools can enable companies to move beyond base-level traceability.