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Following Protests, Nestle Severs Ties with Palm Oil Supplier

First Hurdle in Supply Chain Environmental Impact Study: Knowing What Questions to Answers

Staying Green in Tough Economic Times

Companies are aware of the issue, but many still lack detailed programs for tracing and calculating their carbon footprints over the extended supply chain, according to Luka Powanga, executive director of the Global Commerce Forum.

It's Smart to Be Green

Michael McComb, regional vice president of sales with the Hub Group, says there are multiple benefits - both environmental and financial - to participating in the U.S. EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership program.

Shippers, Carriers Join in Clean-Trucks Initiative

Who Made Those Jeans You're Wearing?

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Intermodal Market Share Sets Record in Q1 2010

Sustainability: Why Attention Must Be Paid

There are three basic reasons why supply chain managers should pay attention to sustainability initiatives, says Kevin Smith, president and CEO of Sustainable Supply Chain Consulting.

Impact of New Engine Emission Standards

The clean air standards for heavy truck engines that went into effect Jan. 1 of this year culminate a three-tier process that began with legislation passed in 2001. Don Kilfin, a fleet sales manager for Nalley Motor Trucks and retired Detroit Diesel executive, says the challenges for engine manufacturers in meeting these standards have been substantial and have come with a price.

Texas Again Tops Annual Survey of CEOs' Top Choice for Best State for Business

Driving Sustainability Within Your Team

Sustainability has moved from buzzword to boardroom mandate, says Michael Youn, logistics manager for Cintas, a provider of uniforms, apparel and other services. Leadership from the top is required to effectively engage the team charged with carrying out the initiative.

Executives Say Trucking Took Steps in Recession to Prepare for Recovery

This recession required trucking companies to exhibit new levels of grit and business acuity. Lessons learned and changes implemented will have implications that stretch well into the next business cycle.

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