Sustainability

Unlocking the green grid: Innovations for eco-friendly last mile

Thursday, June 12, 2025 · Sridhar Thirumalai Last-mile delivery is a major contributor to supply chain emissions, but a range of innovations—from electric vehicles and cargo bikes to drones and urban hubs—offer viable paths to sustainability.

Rooted in uncertainty: Why the agricultural supply chain is ripe for transformation

Friday, May 23, 2025 · Brian Straight As climate change, tariffs, and operational inefficiencies strain global food systems, companies are betting on digital tools to bring clarity and resilience to a fragile agricultural supply chain.

The paradox of carbon reduction spending in corporate supply chains

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology Despite growing investments in carbon reduction, spend-based accounting methods may inadvertently inflate corporate emissions unless companies push for more precise, supplier-level data transparency.

Where do your delivery boxes end up? Optimizing the lifecycle of last-mile packaging

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research suggests that collecting e-commerce boxes can result in higher emissions savings, but factors such as weight and driving distance alter the calculation.

DHL Express survey finds shipping sustainability important, but few are investing

Monday, February 10, 2025 · Brian Straight A global survey of over 5,000 small and midsized businesses by DHL Express found that while most businesses are interested in sustainable delivery options, few are willing to dedicate significant resources to building sustainable delivery options

Deliver fresher food: A pick-to-zero transformation for retailers

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology A pick-to-zero strategy is an order-picking method where shipments are received, put away, picked, and shipped out on the same day. When adding in network design changes, the benefits result in increased product freshness and lower daily shipment costs.

Toward more accurate Scope 3 emissions accounting

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology Current CO2 tracking methods lead to inaccurate Scope 3 emissions reporting, but technology is enabling more accurate assessment methodologies.

Supplier diversification, AI readiness, and circularity top supply chain priorities for 2025

Thursday, December 12, 2024 · Lilian Bories Supply chains are evolving rapidly in 2025 as businesses prioritize resilience, sustainability, and AI-driven innovation to navigate ongoing global disruptions and customer demands. Diversification of sourcing, AI adoption for predictive insights, and the integration of…

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…

Benchmarking the complexity of ESG reporting

Monday, November 4, 2024 · Marisa Brown Organizations report on a variety of topics, but they can take steps to streamline their efforts surrounding ESG reporting.

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Monday, November 4, 2024 · Angela Hultberg The CSDDD is poised to accelerate the transition to sustainable business practices, transforming supply chains into engines of sustainability.

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

Build a Supply Chain Roadmap to Grow Your Future Business

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 · Joe Edmondson, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) for the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance and Dave Rowland, President and CEO of the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance The domestic manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by reshoring, technology, and a demand for proven quality work. Learn more about how to develop a roadmap to secure a more sustainable regional base of customers and suppliers.

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…

Walmart named NextGen Supply Chain Visionary Award winner

Monday, August 5, 2024 · Brian Straight Walmart’s Karisa Sprague will accept the NextGen Supply Chain Visionary Award at the upcoming NextGen Supply Chain conference in October.