Although the benefits can be clearly defined, there are still few companies improving their business performance by addressing environmental issues. Part of the reason for this is that it is still difficult to convince the board of the wisdom of significant Green Supply Chain investments. In this section, you'll find a number of expert articles and white papers that can help you to create an effective business case for your green initiative.
Sustainability and B2B Outsourcing
Pursuing a reduced supply chain carbon footprint through outsourcing B2B actually helps improve your bottom line. Three primary drivers – error reduction, transportation improvements and IT optimisation come together in a mature B2B programme to both reduce costs and provide significant environmental benefits.
Postponement Techniques Improve Supply Chain Responsiveness
Conventional wisdom holds that the best way to improve responsiveness and cost savings in the supply chain is to “go direct” and “eliminate the middleman.” However, the migration to demand driven supply networks is leading many to reconsider the use of middlemen in the supply chain.
Reducing Supply Chain Waste with Demand Driven Strategies
Every year, billions of dollars of excess inventory are moved through the supply chain at a great expense to the manufacturers, distributors and retailers selling the goods.
Grocery Supply Chain grows Greener with Local Foods
One of the more popular trends in the food market recently has been the consumer migration towards locally grown foods. Among the key reasons consumers are purchasing more locally grown products is the environmental benefits.
Energy Spend Management
A recent study by the McKinsey Global Institute found that 10% of all energy worldwide is consumed by commercial real estate sites.
