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It Took 50 Years for Climate Change to Top the Davos Agenda

After 50 Years, Climate Change Finally Topped the Davos Agenda

January 24, 2020

It took five decades for global elites to put climate change at the center of the World Economic Forum, and this year — with rising temperatures and cutting emissions finally dominating the agenda — it seemed almost no one could stop talking about it.

A Waste-Free Economy Catches On at Davos

January 23, 2020

Bloomberg

The idea is about replacing the “linear” model of growth — extraction, production and disposal — and reducing the strain on the planet’s limited resources.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Creating Responsible Corporations: When a ‘B’ Is the Top Grade

January 23, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The growing awareness of business about the vital importance of corporate social responsibility has led to creation of the B Corporation certification, a standard for measuring social sustainability and environmental performance.

It Takes More Than a Village to Manage a Global Supply Chain

January 13, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

IBM is bringing artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to bear on supply-chain management — with a twist.

3PLs Help Shippers Create a Dynamic Supply Chain

January 6, 2020

ArcBest

Maintaining a dynamic supply chain in the 21st century involves an approach similar to crowd-sourcing, or what’s known as the “Uber Effect."

EDITOR'S Q&A

New Research Shows Improvement in Working Capital Optimization

December 19, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The latest Hackett Group survey of cost and working capital performance reveals a marked improvement in that area, at least when it comes to accounts receivable and inventory levels.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Why Most Companies Aren’t Meeting Their Cost-Cutting Goals

December 17, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

According to research from CFOShare, more than 80% of organizations aiming to cut costs in 2020 and beyond will fall short in that effort.

Whiskey Makers Are Bidding For Climate-Conscious Drinkers

December 9, 2019

Bloomberg

A growing number of booze makers are putting their own spin on making greener alcohol.

Rent the Runway CEO Says Access, Not Ownership, Is Fashion’s Future

December 9, 2019

Bloomberg

Fashionistas in 2020 aren’t going to obsess over owning the trendiest clothes. They’ll be more interested in having access to them.

Beer Wholesaler Cuts Costs and Increases Efficiency With Honeywell Voice

December 6, 2019

Honeywell Voice

Located in upstate New York, Saratoga Eagle is primarily an Anheuser-Busch wholesaler that serves over 200 partners. With rising diesel fuel and labor costs cutting into their profit margins, they were looking for ways to run their operations more efficiently and decrease costs. Moving into a new facility provided an opportunity to implement Honeywell Voice and create consistency among their picking processes. Even though the implementation took place during their busiest time of the year, they were able to increase accuracy, reduce training times, and grow their bottom line.