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The optimal number of vehicles in a fleet varies with time depending on aspects such as market demands, the service level and available budget, and for this reason the organization has to establish 
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The driverless truck phenomenon is closer to reality than you might think and it’s time to strategize how this could impact supply chains network design.
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por Ariel Valero Cruz - El Génesis Vs el Apocalipsis En diferentes latitudes dentro y fuera de la República Mexicana, de manera reiterada he escuchado
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Big Disruptive Ideas – RIP Procurement Function Last week I attended The Big Ideas Summit 2015: a digitally-led think-tank for procurement professionals curated by Procurious. There were some
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E-Book: Enabling the Supply Base
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"Gartner, Inc. has released the findings from its annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices. Analysts announced the findings at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference..." Via EcoVadis
EcoVadis's curator insight,
May 24, 2016 2:12 AM
Congrats to the top 25 companies listed! Among them are EcoVadis customers: Nestle, GSK, Schneider Electric, BASF, Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola.
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It’s not the number alone that matters; it’s the combination of the quantitative number and the accompanying qualitative narrative that provides the full picture. Via EcoVadis
EcoVadis's curator insight,
May 19, 2016 1:52 AM
Great concept of "apples with oranges" comparison applied in sustainability reporting!
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Retailers and clothing manufacturers have agreed to sign up to the Bangladesh Fire and Safety Act, which it is hoped will improve conditions for workers in the country's garment and textile factories. Via EcoVadis
EcoVadis's comment,
May 31, 2013 12:27 AM
Too bad Walmart chose to act on its own on this. Isn't collaboration a win win situation to solve such complex issues?
Amelia's comment,
May 31, 2013 6:48 AM
Yes, it is bad, some of fashion retailers also chose not to sign. I think they believe that their own way will be much more effective than signing that pact..
EcoVadis's comment,
June 1, 2013 8:33 PM
Indeed.... Meanwhile, we know that collaboration decreases costs (e.g. shared audit) and can be very effective (e.g. Joint Audit Cooperation in the telco industry, or EcoVadis-led Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative)...
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Apple Inc. needs to overhaul its supply chain to meet demand for cheaper smartphones in emerging markets, former Chief Executive Officer John Sculley said. Via Peta Heinrich
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Well we made it through 2012, and it actually turned out to be a reasonably good year, in terms of supply chain news and events. There were a few disasters of course, but this now seems to be a commonplace theme for global supply chain planners (the world’s logisics network are impacted at least once or twice a year by major disasters).
Via Peta Heinrich
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THAILAND was basically given a free pass to leapfrog Malaysia in terms of automotive development a decade ago. But now, Malaysia is not going down without a fight to make its presence felt in the region and the global supply chain. Via Peta Heinrich
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You don’t need to be a supply chain expert to know that the sector has undergone some radical changes over the past decade. These have ranged from the onslaught of cheaper manufacturing bases in the East and the lengthening of the supply chain, to the rise once more of traditional manufacturing bases in the West as costs rise in China.
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Free White Paper to Transforming Supply Chain and Logistics into Demand Networks. Companies need to move to a network approach, evolving linear supply chains into demand networks, where the customer is at the center.
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The Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act replaces the Toxic Substances Control Act. Is this good or bad news?
Via EcoVadis
EcoVadis's curator insight,
June 24, 2016 9:20 PM
it will not only strengthen compliance but also hopefully encourage safer and more sustainable business. Together for Sustainability(TfS) is already on it. Read the award winning case study on TfS, describing how the chemical industry collaborates to drive results on supply chain sustainability.
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In 2014, the number of companies dedicating sustainability resources to supply chain efforts grew 10%, according to GreenBiz research. In 2015, that number jumped to 26%, showing significant growth in the last two years." Via EcoVadis
EcoVadis's curator insight,
June 22, 2016 2:52 AM
More and more companies are seeing the importance of having a strong procurement and involving more resources and fundings in the team. These figures will only increase in the forthcoming years...
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In the late 1990s, the main goal was simply to create electronics that worked. Then, concerns about emissions prompted IT manufacturers to implement health and safety protocols. Environmental concerns emerged at the dawn of the new millennium, ushering in the green manufacturing era. Via EcoVadis
EcoVadis's curator insight,
June 10, 2016 8:45 AM
Not only does going into sustainable electronics bring competitive advantage, help mitigate risks or reduce costs, but it also is a must for the sustainability of a business in this new era.
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"Measurement. It’s the core of our business and the key asset that we provide to our clients—measuring consumer behaviors so that our clients can make thoughtful decisions and improve their business performance." Via EcoVadis
EcoVadis's curator insight,
May 23, 2016 3:25 AM
Great example of incorporating sustainability into the business process as part of the company strategy towards CSR.
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Procurement and supply chain strategies are set to be in the forefront of critical issues plaguing oil and gas companies, especially with the current downward spiral of oil prices. Via EcoVadis
Ricard Lloria's insight:
A great insight on how oil and gas companies can improve their supply chain management! More and more companies are seeking to find best solutions to deliver better supply chain value; some by using methods such as supplier ratings, supply chain market intelligence and so on.
EcoVadis's curator insight,
March 14, 2016 3:41 AM
A great insight on how oil and gas companies can improve their supply chain management! More and more companies are seeking to find best solutions to deliver better supply chain value; some by using methods such as supplier ratings, supply chain market intelligence and so on.
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Your iPhone is probably better-traveled than you are. Apple for the first time gave the world a glimpse inside its global supply chain, exposing at once its vast expanse and the ever-present perils in manufacturing tens of millions of consumer products. Via Peta Heinrich
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With the global economy struggling to take off, many are concerned about what changes 2013 could bring to large corporations and their supply chains. While some experts view the future as bright for both producers and consumers, others fear a global financial crisis could hinder growth for quite some time.
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Managing increasing complexities whilst reducing costs and improving service will dominate supply chain thinking in 2013. Via Peta Heinrich
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