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Demand Volatility Remains Top Concern of Supply Chain Management, Survey Says

Demand uncertainty is far and away still the top concern of supply chain mangers, according to a survey by LifeWork Search, an employee recruitment firm. Eighteen percent felt inventory surplus was the top concern, 12 percent voted for inventory shortage, while 8 percent believe lead times are the top holiday concern, and 3 percent chose "other".

Global Partnership Created to Harmonize Sustainability Programs

Two industry groups have joined to fill the need for a globally harmonized approach to measure and communicate product lifecycles. The Consumer Goods Forum, a global network of more than 400 retailers, manufacturers, service providers and other stakeholders, has partnered with The Sustainability Consortium, which is dedicated to developing science and integrated tools to support informed decision making for product sustainability across the consumer goods industry.

A CPG Giant Aims for Sustainability in Its Global Supply Chain

A conversation with Pier Luigi Sigismondi, chief supply chain officer of Unilever

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Heineken Launches Effort to Reduce Water Used in Brewing Process, Cut Carbon Footprint

Heineken recently announced new sustainability targets, stating that it aims to reduce the amount of water used in the brewing process to 3.7 hectoliters (hl) of water per hectoliters of beer produced by 2020, compared to 5.1 hl in 2008 (approximately 98 gallons by 2020, compared to approximately 135 gallons in 2008).

Consumers' Concern About Product Safety Impacts Manufacturers' Supply Chains

A survey that examines manufacturer and consumer perceptions about how products are made, sold, bought and consumed reveals a focus on quality, supply chains that are more transparent than ever but a decline in overall optimism, according to Underwriters Laboratories.

Study Finds Growing Recognition Among Consumers of Their Buying Habits on Environment

Two thirds of consumers in six countries recognize the need to consume less and purchase products that are good for the environment and society, according to an online survey.

Why Sustainability Is Free

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Less Is More: Office Depot Cuts Supply Chain Waste

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The New Mission of the Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation

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DHL Adds Two Carbon-Reporting Services to GOGREEN Offering

DHL has expanded its GOGREEN environmental services with two new carbon-reporting tools.

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