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Resilience, Agility, and Sustainability: The New Pillars of Future-Proof Supply Chains

3BL Media

Global supply chains are no longer just the "back-end" of businesses—they're now the front line in a world of constant disruptions. From the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical conflicts and extreme weather events, supply chains have been tested like never before. Companies like Toyota have shown the way forward.

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How Sustainable Forestry Fuels the Future of Construction: A Rayonier Perspective on Mass Timber

3BL Media

For instance: Renewable resource : Trees used to manufacture mass timber products are grown in sustainably managed forests and replanted after harvest, making mass timber an entirely renewable resource. Minimized waste: Sawmill residues are typically used in mass timber manufacturing, helping reduce waste associated with production.

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Advanced Economies Are Being Pushed Toward Financial Collapse

Gail Tverberg

Whole new, short supply chains will be required. Finally, goods and services manufactured closer to home will need to be transported to citizens, sometimes in new ways. Many of today’s manufactured goods require imports of minerals from China or Russia. This will further add to manufacturing difficulties. [8]

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Making a Sustainable Impact in a Supply Chain Career

3BL Media

Schneider Electric Embracing new challenges, seizing opportunities, and making a positive impact on the environment are all possible in the world of Supply Chain. Discovering New Horizons When I joined Schneider Electric in 2011, I never imagined the diverse opportunities that lay ahead.

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ESG Explainer: Modern Slavery in the Supply Chain

Chris Hall

The impact of human rights abuses in portfolio companies and their supply chains is becoming more apparent to investors. Martin Buttle, Head of Good Work at NGO ShareAction says, given the estimates, “there is a very real chance that victims are present in the global supply chains” of investee companies.

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The rise of the chief sustainability officer

Corporate Knights

Fisher’s personal rise from simply tweaking the supply chain to resetting corporate strategy became emblematic of the growth of the CSO position itself – in sheer numbers and in increasing clout. The 10-year plan cut carbon dioxide production in Unilever’s manufacturing by 75% and reduced manufacturing waste by 96%.

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Mondel?z 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: More Sustainable Ingredients

3BL Media

Cathy Pieters Vice President Sustainable Ingredients Mondelēz International WHEAT As one of the world's leading biscuit manufacturers, we remain focused on sourcing wheat that is grown more sustainably. Running since 2011, Margarita aims to strengthen dairy farming in Mexico by consolidating resilient business models and farming systems.