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Comment on Conflict Minerals- The “Perfect Storm” of CSR, Sustainability, Politics and Supply Chain Management- Part 1 by Conflict Minerals- The “Perfect Storm” of CSR, Sustainability, Politics and Supply Chain Management- Part 1

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:56:52 +0000

[…] program demands mineral processors prove purchases don’t contribute to conflict in eastern Congo[1]. The regulations were developed by the Washington-based Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition […]

Comment on In Supply Chain Logistics Management, There’s a Reverse Gear–and It’s Green–Part 1 by Reverse Logistics vs. Green Logistics: Is there a difference? | Reverse Logistics Talk

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:54:42 +0000

[…] Meyer, D. (2011, October 7). In supply chain logistics management, there’s a reverse gear – and it’s green: Part 1 [Web log post]. Retrieved May 17, 2013, from http://valuestream2009.wordpress.com/2010/10/07/in-supply-chain-logistics-management-there%E2%80%99s… […]

Comment on Can Apple Redeem Itself on Supply Chain Sustainability? Taking a Cue on Accountability from Nike’s Playbook by Will Apple Finally Embrace Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability w/ Tim Cook at Helm?

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:14:01 +0000

[…] Six months before that (nearly a year ago), I presented my thoughts about the IPEs report that leveled complaints against the IT/Electronics industry and the overall performance of nearly 30 major manufacturers and their respective key parts suppliers. The report focused on “the openness of IT firms and their responsiveness to reports of environmental violations at suppliers”. Concerns were raised in the report regarding levels of environmental toxins and pollutants being discharged in rivers and streams and into air sheds. […]

Comment on Will Apple Finally Embrace Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability w/ Tim Cook at Helm? by Scalable Consumption + Supply Chain + Circular Economy = Hope for Sustainable Economies

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:09:29 +0000

[…] and services they buy and use, rather than passive receivers, taking whatever companies provide. Apples most recent litmus test on corporate social responsibility with its key Chinese supply chain manufacturing partner, Foxconn, and resulting consumer outcry is […]

Comment on In Supply Chain Logistics Management, There’s a Reverse Gear–and It’s Green–Part 1 by Jennifer Bilodeau

Jennifer Bilodeau — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:14:59 +0000

I just came across this post. Great work! Reverse Logistics is an evolving practice that is tricky to optimize. It is green by it’s very nature. One of the things I see is the confusion between green logistics and reverse logistics.

Although they both intersect, the motivation behind “greening” is very different.

Most significantly, reverse logistics concentrates on saving money and increasing value by reusing or reselling materials recovering lost profits and reduce operational costs. Green logistics concentrates on transportation issues, recycling and re-use.

Marisa De Brito’s doctoral thesis from 2003 identified that green logistics is about using material friendly options for transportation, is concerned about saving money, but the priority is on the company’s image and how to capitalize on it. This same theme was also examined by Nylund last year in her doctoral thesis comparing Wärtsilä and IKEA’s green logistics and reverse logistics strategies.

Comment on Manufacturing, Suppliers & Retailers- Partnering for Better Chemical Data in the Supply Chain by Chemical Manufacturers

Chemical Manufacturers — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:26:55 +0000

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Comment on The Sky’s NOT Falling: New Supply Chain, Logistics Surveys Cite Positive Benefits of Sustainability, Challenges Ahead by Supply Chain & Logistics Surveys Underscore Positive Benefits, Challenges Ahead for Sustainability- New Blog Post

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:44:10 +0000

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Comment on Sustainable Sourcing – Transparency & Collaboration to Create ‘Reciprocal Value’ by Navigating Sustainable Supply Chain Management in China Takes a Keen Eye & Business Sense

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:50:52 +0000

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Comment on Scalable Consumption + Supply Chain + Circular Economy = Hope for Sustainable Economies by Scalable Consumption + Supply Chain + Circular Economy = Hope for Sustainable Economies « Manufacturers.BlogNotions - Thoughts from Industry Experts

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:24:50 +0000

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Comment on A Green Supply Chain Starts with a Promise, But Needs Verification Too by Navigating Sustainable Supply Chain Management in China Takes a Keen Eye & Business Sense

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:53:07 +0000

[...] practitioners read nearly weekly announcements of yet another major manufacturer or retailer setting the bar for greener supply chain management. With a much greater focus on monitoring, measurement and verification, retailers [...]