Sustainable supply chains
As many companies look to benefit from the costs savings offered by emerging markets, they face the question of how to deal with substandard social and environmental conditions. This increased focus was reflected in a recent survey which revealed that over 70 per cent of executives regarded sustainability as a goal for their company, an increase of over 50 per cent from 2003.
The associated challenges are wide-ranging. As organisations look to reduce emissions - for example through alternative transportation methods - they also run the risk of having a slower supply chain. A complete re-think is required if companies are to ensure that their supply chains are sustainable, without sacrificing on cost or efficiency.
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