In 2017 Christoph Häusler had the opportunity to design an integrated end-to-end supply chain from scratch. He had a clear mission: Support and enable a fast-moving, home hygiene business and rejuvenate profitable growth. As executive vice …
Sustainability, Trends, Visibility
Unilever has saved US$1.5 billion in costs since 2008 by sourcing more sustainably, according to the Anglo-Dutch multinational’s ‘Full Year 2020 Results & Strategic Refresh’ publication. In the report, CEO Alan Jope writes that he …
Small carriers in particular need to strengthen their current efforts to improve supply chain sustainability. Small carriers account for 99% of the companies in the European road freight sector, so they have a key role …
Software, Sustainability, Trends
The supply chains in 40% of multinational corporations were unable to cope with the crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This has dramatically changed attitudes to risk, according to a report titled ‘Real-time Intelligence and …
Sustainability, Trends, Visibility
A notably large proportion of the supply chain start-ups in Europe use blockchain technology. Among other things, blockchain makes it possible to digitize documents and securely and reliably share sensitive data with supply chain partners. …
The last six months have forced instantaneous decision-making and laid bare the need for visibility and transparency in the supply chain. At the same time the ability to accomplish what might have seemed impossible has …
A growing number of companies have a sustainable supply chain high on their agenda. The longer-term aim – within the next 30 years – is for us all to live in a climate-neutral, fossil-free world. …
COVID-19 has considerably boosted the use of the New Silk Road, but it remains to be seen how the pandemic will affect the future of the rail link. Today’s primary users, who are in sectors …
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, companies are continuing to work on sustainability initiatives. But the ball is now in the consumer's court, according to new research by Miebach Consulting. The study findings suggest that a successful …
Unilever has once again emerged as the company with the best reputation for integrating sustainability into its business strategy. The consumer goods giant tops the ranking of the 2020 GlobeScan/SustainAbility Leaders Survey for the tenth …
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