Nestlé and Procter & Gamble will not meet 10-year-old goals to rid their supply chains of deforestation by 2020, Reuters reported citing … More
Tag: Supply Chain
Sweetgreen stretches to continue local sourcing at scale
When fast-casual chain restaurant Sweetgreen has a lesser-known vegetable featured prominently on its menu it’s just as likely that the … More
In the fight against food waste, leaders focus on the business case
On Sunday morning at the Bronx, New York, headquarters of online grocer Fresh Direct, Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew … More
USPS warns shippers ‘no longer eligible for discounted rates’ if US leaves postal union
On Sept. 24, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) will conduct perhaps its most consequential meeting in more than 100 years. … More
Kraft Heinz’s comeback begins after months of procurement scandal
Kraft Heinz’s new CEO Miguel Patricio, by all accounts, has quite a mess to clean up. But hopefully, after jumping … More
Amazon logistics service lacking for small parcel shippers, proposal reveals
For months if not years, e-commerce stakeholders have been waiting for Amazon to enter the small parcel logistics space in … More
Why are fashion supply chains so wasteful?
Camille Diane Tagle spent the first decade of her career designing for brands across the fashion spectrum, from the highest … More
Are we heading toward 24/7 logistics services or are we already there?
In April, Amazon announced the standard shipping speed for Prime purchases would transition from two days to one. Walmart responded within … More
Cargill CEO says industry will ‘fall short’ of 2020 goals to end deforestation
Beef, soy, cocoa and palm oil supply chains will likely miss 2020 goals to substantially decrease deforestation, Cargill CEO Dave … More
Ralph Lauren commits to sweeping sourcing changes in new sustainability strategy
Ralph Lauren committed to sustainably sourcing 100% of its cotton and viscose and using 100% recycled polyester by 2025 as … More
