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Over three quarters of executives predict an increased focus on supply chain sustainability in the next three years
Over three quarters of supply chain executives and operations managers predict their firms will increase their focus on sustainability over the next three years, according to a survey. The poll, conducted by PwC and the APICS Foundation and titled “Sustainable Supply Chains: […]
Security & Supply Chain: Data Analytics to Detect Supply Chain Fraud & Waste
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling Most businesses are at risk of supply chain fraud, primarily financial fraud perpetrated by vendors and subcontractors. Furthermore, most of thee businesses lack the tools required to detect and prevent it. Deloitte […]
Major brands are investing in solar energy
In an increasingly competitive business landscape, major brands are turning to solar energy to stay ahead. From large corporations such as Walmart, General Motors, Johnson & Johnson, Staples, Walgreens, Costco, Apple and IKEA to small, local companies, U.S. businesses are […]
Sustainability & Supply Chain: Is Your Supply Chain Traceable?
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling Supply chain traceability is becoming increasingly important as more companies seek to meet regulatory and consumer demands that goods are sourced and produced responsibly. The United Nations and BSR released “A […]
Kroger Announces First Fleet of Liquid Natural Gas Trucks
The Kroger recently announced that it will be the first in Oregon to deploy a fleet of heavy-duty trucks that run on Liquid Natural Gas (LNG). The 40 trucks will replace 40 diesel trucks currently in use and are expected to […]
Sustainability & Supply Chain: Smart Grid Technology
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling The development of smart grid technology presents a great opportunity for manufacturing and and the supply chain. Coined in 2003, the term refers to a class of technology that uses computer-based […]