The logistics sector plays an integral role in facilitating trade and commerce and helping businesses get their products to customers – and the ongoing pandemic has put an unprecedented strain on the industry. Mandated lockdowns and travel restrictions across the globe had disrupted activities at both manufacturing facilities and logistics operations. In the wake of […]
Friday links: new iPhone, better supply chains, Nintendo Switch gets Bluetooth (17 Sep 2021)
Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. Can We Evolve from the Chip Shortage to Better Supply Chains and Consumption Habits? Supply and demand issues are nothing new and happen now and then across all industries. With the global chip shortage dragging on and consumer demand for electronic devices outpacing supply, embracing circular […]
Friday links: US solar targets, Intel in EU, Asian sourcing (10 Sep 2021)
Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. White House outlines plan for solar to make up almost half of US electricity by 2050 The White House plans to shift US energy reliance from fossil fuels to solar power. Due extreme weather events like Hurricane Ida cutting power to millions of people, the use […]
Sustainable Sourcing: How Good and Green is Your Buying?
ESG vs Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement Ecovadis defines Sustainable Sourcing as “the integration of social, ethical and environmental performance factors into the process of selecting suppliers.” Although stated rather differently, these three factors echo the ESG parameters highlighted by McKinsey. According to Ecovadis, Sustainable Sourcing has become even more important as companies – looking to […]
Buyer Fireside Chat: Sustainable Sourcing
Learn more about the advantages of building sustainability in your supply chain Increasing awareness worldwide of the impact of climate change and preserving the environment has thrust sustainability to the forefront. More and more companies are now implementing sustainable practices and innovation into their business. In this Buyer Fireside Chat, learn everything you need to […]
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