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The emerging shape of recovery

The emerging shape of recovery

The economic impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus were swift. As countries around the globe responded with shutdowns, demand for some goods and services plummeted and skyrocketed for others. Businesses scrambled to understand and mitigate their risks, which stretched from the point of servi..

Supply chain emissions: what challenges lie ahead?

Supply chain emissions: what challenges lie ahead?

The supply chain is often cited as one of the areas where companies have significant challenges in managing and reducing emissions. For lots of businesses, most emissions lie within the supply chain, and as such, these emissions are beyond a company’s direct control (Scope 3). This means..

Transparency is the first step to securing global supply chains

Transparency is the first step to securing global supply chains

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the globe and brought intense scrutiny to management strategies. Manufacturing industries such as apparel, auto parts and semiconductors have been hit particularly hard as factories shut down in China, followed by other global sup..

How standardization advances supply chain responsibility

How standardization advances supply chain responsibility

Imagine requesting a Q1 financial report from a vendor and receiving data for September through November. “What?” the vendor asks incredulously…“That’s our Q1.” Having a common framework and understanding of terms, requirements, and measurements for evaluation—or standardiz..

Retail sustainability during the holidays

Retail sustainability during the holidays

U.S retailers are proclaiming 2019 as the “apocalypse”—nearly 9,500 stores have closed their doors this year. That list includes discount stores like Family Dollar and Kmart, clothing stores like Forever 21, and pharmacies such as CVS. But brick and mortar retailers may find a..

Global Climate Strike and how to achieve your Science-Based Targets

Global Climate Strike and how to achieve your Science-Based Targets

The Global Climate Strike is happening. At a time when almost every nation of the world has signed the Paris Agreement, emissions are still on the rise, and the world now faces a tipping point on climate action. From September 20 – 27, a youth-led climate strike will bring millions of gl..

Blockchain for Responsible Sourcing – Where Does It Fit?

Blockchain for Responsible Sourcing – Where Does It Fit?

Blockchain is a revolutionary technology — without a doubt. The next-level security, transparency, and efficiency of blockchain technology will redefine many industries and business processes, especially those dealing with transactional data. It’s no surprise, then, that blockchain has..

Worker Insights to Drive Action: How to Operationalize Worker Voice Using Technology

Worker Insights to Drive Action: How to Operationalize Worker Voice Using Technology

Guidelines to consider when incorporating worker voice tech into your supply chain program.

When Worker Voice is Next on the Agenda

When Worker Voice is Next on the Agenda

What steps can you take to encourage a culture of open dialogue and worker well-being within your supply chain?

When Worker Voice is Only a Whisper

When Worker Voice is Only a Whisper

To engage with the most vulnerable in your supply chain, start by evolving your company’s culture. There are a number of organizations doing great work to uncover slavery and engage workers within their supply chain. As an industry we have become quite adept at knowing the sig..

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