Responsible Supply Chain Insights

UYGHUR FORCED LABOR PREVENTION ACT (JUNE 21st UPDATE)   The U.S. government has taken steps to codify guidance that provides more clarity to companies on how to comply with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), a law designed to ensure company supply chains are clear of forc..

Today’s sustainability goals are significant; there’s no denying it. With governments worldwide coming together to combine forces and keep the rate of global warming below 1.5℃, all efforts turn to collaboration to slow the looming threat climate change poses on the future of our pla..

Currently, companies are setting net-zero goals left, right, and center, with clean energy often synonymous with tackling emissions. Yet, impact of deforestation  on net-zero progress is sometimes overlooked. By contributing to the removal of a valuable natural resource that absorbs carbo..

Globally, businesses are beginning to realize that there is an urgent need for quick, decisive, and meaningful corporate action when faced with the issue of sustainability. As companies act upon their commitments, they realize the critical role suppliers play in shaping their sustainabilit..

The concept of forced labor is not new. It’s been newsworthy since at least the mid-’90s when reports of sweatshops in apparel became commonplace. Forced labor in industries such as agriculture and apparel have continued to be a problem over the years, with prevalence in commodities su..

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. To gain this kind of transparency, businesses must create a ..

In recent years, companies have come under increasing scrutiny from customers, employees, investors, governments, and NGOs. What do they want? For companies to demonstrate environmental stewardship and get proactive on social issues.   As this scrutiny mounts, companies and countries ..

For a business to meet its sustainability goals, it can’t look solely within its own four walls.  To see truly impactful sustainability improvements in a company, suppliers need to be a top consideration, as their activities have an outsized impact on a company’s sustainability perfor..

On November 2nd – 3rd, SupplyShift held its third annual Summit, joining business leaders from across the world to share their knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices on tackling today’s biggest supply chain sustainability issues. We were honored to host such an incredible r..

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and mass shortages of basic goods like toilet paper, the world is realizing the pivotal role that procurement plays in the everyday running of businesses and global commerce. Without successful procurement processes, there would not be on-demand access ..