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For All the Talk About Sustainable Investing, Nobody Knows What It Means

Sustainable investing has become one of the buzziest trends sweeping Wall Street. There’s just one problem: No one is entirely sure what it is exactly or how to define it.

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FedEx Has a Plan to Battle Amazon Shipping, CEO Says

FedEx Corp. founder Fred Smith, nearing the end of a legendary career, says he’s going to prove himself right one more time.

FedEx Corp. couriers unload packages from a delivery truck. Photo: Bloomberg.

After 50 Years, Climate Change Finally Topped the Davos Agenda

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.

Source: Bloomberg

A Waste-Free Economy Catches On at Davos

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

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

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.

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Walmart Expands Its Robotic Workforce to 650 Additional Stores

The new robots are part of CEO Doug McMillon’s push to reduce costs, improve store performance and gain credibility as a technology innovator as it battles Amazon.com.

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

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

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Walmart Warehouse Robots Are Latest Tool in Battle With Amazon

Hidden behind a store in southern New Hampshire, Walmart’s latest weapon in its food fight against Amazon.com is now fully operational.

Source: Bloomberg

3PLs Help Shippers Create a Dynamic Supply Chain

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

3PLs Help Shippers Create A Dynamic Supply Chain

Instagram's Decade: It Changed How Brands Sell and Shoppers Buy

On its way to amassing more than a billion users, Instagram has become the most powerful force in shaping commerce this side of Amazon.com.

Source: Bloomberg

BGSA’s 14th Annual Supply Chain Conference to be held in Palm Beach

BG Strategic Advisors is proud to announce that the 14th Annual BGSA Supply Chain Conference will be held in Palm Beach, Florida, at The Breakers, on January 22 - 24, 2020.

New Research Shows Improvement in Working Capital Optimization

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.

A warehouse worker uses a pallet jack to move boxes. Photo: Shutterstock.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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