Supply Chain
How organizations are working to address the myriad social, environmental and operational issues that can arise in complex supply chains
Coca-Cola, Britvic Sign on to Soft Drink Sustainability Roadmap
Coca-Cola and Britvic, along with half of the United Kingdom’s foremost soft drink producers and suppliers, have joined the Soft Drinks Sustainability Roadmap, a supply chain study designed to reduce the environmental footprint of soft drink produc... View More
KPMG Says Investing in Working Conditions in China Good For Business
Manufacturers that invest in working conditions can improve their profit margins and increase their competitive advantage, according to recent research by KPMG.Business Case Analysis for Responsible Electronics Manufacturing was commissioned as part ... View More
Woody Harrelson Continues to Chip Away at Deforestation with New Straw-Based Paper
True to his name, Oscar-nominated actor Woody Harrelson, best known for his time on the TV show Cheers and movies such as Zombieland and No Country for Old Men, also likes chipping away at environmental issues.With a history of lobbying the governmen... View More
US Suspends Trade Privileges with Bangladesh, Pressuring Factories, Brands to Comply with Safety Standards
On Thursday, the Obama Administration announced that it would be suspending trade privileges extended to Bangladesh as a result of the country's neglect of workers' rights. "I have determined that it is appropriate to suspend Bangladesh's design... View More
New Multi-Stakeholder Council To Accelerate Sustainable Purchasing Launching in July
A group of leaders from government, industry, academia, standards organizations and NGOs are joining forces to solve the biggest obstacle to sustainable institutional purchasing: a lack of standardization in how sustainable purchasing is defined, gui... View More
Asia Pulp and Paper Reports Latest on No Deforestation Policy in Third 'Vision 2020' Update
Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), which ended natural forest clearance in its supply chain after pressure from nearly 100 of its customers earlier this year, has released the latest update in its "Vision 2020" plan that provides further insight in... View More
Cutting Out the Middlemen: A Solution to the Dangers of Low-Cost Production
Sadly, for the second time in months, the world has turned its attention to one of the biggest low-cost producing countries for apparel, Bangladesh. In November, a raging fire in a garment factory in Bangladesh claimed more than 100 people’s lives ... View More
Canadians Rethinking Brand Choices Following Bangladesh Factory Collapse
Following the Rana Plaza collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh in April that claimed the lives of 1,127 workers, DIG360 Consulting Ltd. commissioned a survey, powered by Asking Canadians, to ask Canadians about their awareness of the incident, their percepti... View More
RSN Releases Guide to Help Textile Buyers Trace Their Supply Chains 'To the Spinner'
The Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN) is quickly becoming the go-to place for informative and useful white papers and reports on supply chain management. ... View More
LaborVoices Using Worker Feedback To Paint More Accurate Pictures of Supplier Practices
In the final week leading up to the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) finals on June 5th, where the runner-up will be decided via live online public vote, we will feature daily articles introducing our semi-finalists. Today, meet LaborVoices.... View More
Efficiency Exchange Leading 'Charge' To Improve Supply Chain Sustainability from the Ground Up
In the final week leading up to the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) finals on June 5th, where the runner-up will be decided via live online public vote, we will feature daily articles introducing our semi-finalists. Today, meet Efficiency E... View More
Nestlé USA Commits to Sourcing 100% Certified Cocoa Beans For Its Crunch Bars
Socially conscious Nestlé® Crunch® lovers can soon enjoy their favorite chocolate bar even more. At the National Confectioners Association’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago today, Nestlé USA announced that it will source 100% certified, Nes... View More
Indigenous Helps 75% of Artisans in Its Fashion Supply Chain Escape Poverty
Fashion company Indigenous says some 75 percent of the artisans in its supply chain are no longer at risk of poverty and many have achieved milestones of financial security, with some even starting their own artisan workshops. ... View More
Walmart Partners with LaborVoices To Ensure Factory Safety in Bangladesh
LaborVoices has announced a new partnership with Walmart that will provide visibility into the retail giant's supply chain through real-time, anonymized worker feedback, to help Walmart ensure safe factory working conditions throughout its Bangladesh... View More
Swoosh and Sustainability: Nike's Emergence as a Global Sustainable Brand
The current controversy over supply chain practices of global corporations such as Disney, Walmart and Sears in Bangladesh reminded me of Nike’s past and its subsequent corporate sustainability evolution. Fifteen years ago, Nike underwent arguably ... View More
H&M, M&S, Benetton, Zara Commit to Fire and Building Safety Agreement in Bangladesh
H&M announced Monday it has publicly committed to supporting the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, which was initiated by IndustryALL Global Union and UNI Global Union in response to last month’s deadly building collapse that ha... View More
EcoShift Launches Enterprise Supply Chain Sustainability Platform
An Ecoshift development team led by three PhD environmental scientists and policy analysts has developed a cloud-based system to help companies engage with their suppliers and use sustainability information to improve supply chain performance and red... View More
5 Ways to Make Transparency a Brand Advantage
Pink slime. Pan-European traces of horsemeat. Escolar masquerading as white tuna. Some 30 states considering GMO-labeling legislation.The challenges and opportunities surrounding transparency affect consumers in ways that are deeply personal (if not ... View More
The Sustainable Value of "Brand Disney": Strategic Implications of Its Withdrawal from Bangladesh
I do not speak Bangla. But I do know that if I walk up to an eight-year-old kid in the streets of Dhaka or Kolkata and show him a picture of Mickey Mouse, he will bond with me instantly. Such is the global power and influence of love, joy and friends... View More
Timberland Leading the Charge on Improving Lives Throughout Its Supply Chain
Corporate social responsibility has become more mainstream and developed a deeper sense of purpose in the past few years, and we should acknowledge the progress companies and their brands have achieved in this area. ... View More
