IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

When fulfilling orders for customers, do you know how your packaging and shipping decisions impact the environment? Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. We have to plan and execute on reuse/recycle/retire strategies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 11, 2022

How Eco-Friendly Packaging is Impacting Sustainability! Product packaging significantly contributes to the modern world’s waste problem. Many businesses are now switching to eco-friendly packaging and shipping mailers to solve this problem. Plastic and polymer shipping mailers are supposedly recyclable.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 12, 2021

How Eco-Friendly Packaging is Impacting Sustainability! Cardboard packaging article and permission to publish here provided by Patricia Deems. “We That being said, people ultimately turn their heads to cardboard packaging, but hey, is cardboard packaging really environment-friendly ? Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps! A sustainable and environment friendly supply chain is a key component for any successful business. In this article, we will show you how you can make your supply chain more sustainable and eco-friendly. Eco-Friendly Packaging.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps! However, there is one aspect that has grown significantly in terms of importance and visibility in recent years: running a more sustainable business. Below are four ways to run a more sustainable business. Sustainable packaging. Think about it.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Some of the first teachings about improving the planet seem simple: reduce, reuse, recycle. Sustainable business practices are an essential part of an organization’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility. One common corporate sustainability strategy is known as the triple bottom line.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In 2024, sustainability is taking center stage. Businesses, governments and individuals now see sustainability as a global imperative. And businesses across various sectors are setting rigorous sustainability goals, investing in renewable energy sources and developing innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Una

MARCH 19, 2024

By Hugo Britt | March 19, 2024 Search Search You’re a savvy procurement pro working for a global retail company that’s all about building a sustainable supply chain. A tale of sustainable sourcing. You’re on a mission to find a new supplier for sustainable packaging.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 24, 2020

Sustainable Packaging article and permission to publish here provided by Erich Lawson. Eco-friendly packaging! Well-known brands all over the globe have made slight modifications to their packaging to cater to conscious and educated consumer needs. Let’s have a closer look at why sustainable packaging is beneficial.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

Here are some of the top trends to watch: Sustainable Concrete The demand for sustainable concrete rapidly grows as consumers and businesses become more aware of the environmental impact of construction materials. Sustainable concrete is made with recycled materials or materials that have a low carbon footprint.

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The Thomas Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Sustainable Apparel. Sustainable apparel is in demand, as a recent study shows that 42% of Millennials and 37% of Gen Z try to be socially responsible shoppers. They prefer products that can be proven to be manufactured and distributed ethically and sustainably. Recycled Plastic Packaging. Bag-On-Valves (BOV).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

It’s a fact that recycling and better waste management are important to the environment. Recycling keeps materials out of landfills, which reduces their size and helps them decompose more quickly. Plus, it also assists in generating employment opportunities in the recycling and manufacturing industries across the U.S.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 6, 2023

California’s SB54 , the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, creates a range of new requirements for companies, including recordkeeping and disclosure on source reduction and recycled content. A circular economy requires far more than recycling, although recycling is a big part of the puzzle.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability. Looking ahead, the Italian company is discussing the potential of in-store kiosks where consumers can scan QR codes on packaging to see the entire journey of their food.

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Increasing consumer pressure is a huge part of what is driving organizations to develop their sustainability initiatives and support improved human rights. Customers are literally voting with their wallets by demanding ever more green and sustainable practices from their favourite brands. Greenwashing platitudes won’t cut it.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 24, 2021

And with all the talk about the environment, sustainability, recycling and waste elimination we would have thought the situation would have improved. The extra packaging material costs more money. But at least one out of every 4 online orders we receive is subject to overpackaging. This has to stop! ″ x 8.5″

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 21, 2020

Sustainable packaging is the type of packaging that reduces its environmental footprint over time. In simple words, sustainable packaging is entirely for the businesses to reflect these values for the sake of the environment as well as for their brand. Zero-waste packaging is not easy to achieve.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Sustainable Logistics: Making the Last Mile Eco-Friendly! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Phil Edwards at Melbourne Packaging Supplies. A shift to sustainable plastics is the solution. Efficient and flexible packaging makes business sense. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 20, 2022

5 Product Packaging Mistakes That Could Cost You Customers! A folding box is a form of paper-based packaging that can be folded and closed to keep your products safe. But with so much reliance on the packaging, the process that creates them must be no less than perfect. Packaging is a vital tool for your business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Similarly, there’s also packaging and moving products in pallets or units. Be Sustainable and Green. As the company’s owner, you should encourage recycling and reusing equipment. Likewise, you and your employees must ensure that your supply chain is sustainable.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Sustainable and ethical sourcing Companies are trying to ensure that every stage of their supply chains is adhering to responsible practices. This not only helps satisfy customer desire for sustainability and ethical products but also helps mitigate risks, such as regulatory penalties or reputational damage.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Its aggressive sustainability goals included achieving net zero emissions by 2050, making all packaging reusable or recyclable by 2025 and investing more than USD 3 billion globally over several years to drive momentum. Currently, data centers are a significant source of organizations’ energy usage and carbon emissions.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 27, 2017

And with every delivery comes a box, or two, or three, all of which arrive on our doorsteps out of a diverse and complicated paper and packaging supply chain. Examining the packaging supply chain is a key priority for SupplyShift customers, and a critical component of responsible supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 10, 2020

How Eco-Friendly Packaging is Impacting Sustainability! Reducing packaging costs can have a huge influence on your business’ overall profit, hence it’s worthwhile taking time to find the right packaging solution for your companies specific products and customers needs. Tackle packaging production in-house.

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Una

AUGUST 8, 2023

Getting Strategic About Sustainability in Procurement Tips for getting strategic about sustainability in procurement and the best practices to adopt to foster a more responsible future. By Hugo Britt | August 8, 2023 Search Search Sustainability doesn’t happen by taking ad hoc or sporadic action in procurement.

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Procurement Heads

MAY 31, 2023

What are your team and organisation doing with regard to sustainable procurement? With sustainability, there is a lot of good work going on at the moment because all businesses, not just Loram, have realised that sustainable procurement is required. Things like making sure pallets and cardboard are reused.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As we enter the Fourth Industrial Revolution , we must ensure that we learn from our experiences of the past and develop technology in a more sustainable way for the future. IT products can be designed so that essentially 100% of the product and packaging can be recycled. We must think and act differently than we have before.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 27, 2017

And with every delivery comes a box, or two, or three, all of which arrive on our doorsteps out of a diverse and complicated paper and packaging supply chain. Examining the packaging supply chain is a key priority for SupplyShift customers, and a critical component of responsible supply chains.

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Procurement Leaders

MAY 30, 2022

GWS UK’s supplier diversity programme is led by the UK supplier engagement team, which is also responsible for initiatives such as relationship and performance management and sustainable procurement. Providing preferential payment terms to diverse and social enterprise suppliers of 30 days.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 27, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 10 Best Food Packaging Suppliers In The US — Reviews, Quality, and Pricing The packaging industry in the US shows a positive outlook as the country expects $193.13 growth in 2023.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

The concept is fundamental to sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and long-term success. When it's finally time to bid them farewell, they are recyclable, contributing to a greener planet. The initial investment pays off not just in the quality of prints but in lower servicing costs and a nod to sustainability.

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Una

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Three Innovative Sustainable Packakging Stories Examples of exciting and innovative sustainable packaging solutions emerging in the procurement and supply chain space. This could involve rethinking the packaging around its own products, and/or encouraging suppliers to improve their packaging and reduce their plastic waste.

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Value Match

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As COP15 draws to a close this week, we look at the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity which is a global treaty that aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. This year, COP15 discuss developing a framework to reduce pesticides and plastic, human / wildlife contact and soil.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Whether in your personal lives or your professional lives everyone has either a positive, a neutral, or negative impact on the sustainability of the planet that we share. Certainly we should all reduce, reuse and recycle and it applies everywhere! Reduce – Reuse – Recycle. Do they have packaging reduction plans?

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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

MAY 29, 2019

Sustainable Purchasing Leaders Recognized in Portland. Leading organizations acknowledged for effective and impactful sustainable purchasing. The awards and awardees include: Leadership Award for Overall Sustainable Purchasing Program: . Leadership Award for a Special Sustainable Purchasing Initiative: . Air Liquide.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Brands labeled with Green Supply Chains have started becoming synonymous with sustainability, trustworthiness, quality and forward thinking. I don’t mean to come off snarky, but there is a clear-cut discourse that has formed between brands actualizing supply chain sustainability, and those who are marketing supply chain sustainability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 29, 2022

Sustainable Packaging is Here to Stay! Sustainability is becoming an increasingly vital priority for businesses at every stage of the modern supply chain. In order to maximise the sustainability of their approach to packaging, businesses should therefore look to make full use of every technological advantage they can find.

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