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Ethical Supply Chain Program
https://www.ethicalsupplychain.org/
A non-profit organization, with over with 20 years’ experience in responsible business and supply chain sustainability.
https://www.ethicalsupplychain.org/
A non-profit organization, with over with 20 years’ experience in responsible business and supply chain sustainability.
Article; The Global Supply Chain Pressure Index and the “Smooth Lines” Fallacy
https://liquidtime.substack.com/p/the-global-supply-chain-pressure?utm_source=substack&publication_id=537128&post_id=146544135
Variations of the sentence “the pandemic and the blockage of the Suez canal by the Ever Given brought the world’s supply chains to light” are, generally, annoying, although there is admittedly some truth to them. Shipping was not particularly on the news agenda several years ago. Running a search for news articles in 2019 that contain the phrase “Global Shipping” pulls up 1830 results. Running the same search for subsequent years sees that figure more than double 4800 in 2021, and rise to 5260 for 2023. In the last few years, Bloomberg have hired dedicated logistics reporters, and other news outlets are starting to consider supply chains as its own beat rather than just a dull branch of business news.
https://liquidtime.substack.com/p/the-global-supply-chain-pressure?utm_source=substack&publication_id=537128&post_id=146544135
Variations of the sentence “the pandemic and the blockage of the Suez canal by the Ever Given brought the world’s supply chains to light” are, generally, annoying, although there is admittedly some truth to them. Shipping was not particularly on the news agenda several years ago. Running a search for news articles in 2019 that contain the phrase “Global Shipping” pulls up 1830 results. Running the same search for subsequent years sees that figure more than double 4800 in 2021, and rise to 5260 for 2023. In the last few years, Bloomberg have hired dedicated logistics reporters, and other news outlets are starting to consider supply chains as its own beat rather than just a dull branch of business news.
CommodityMap
https://portal.commoditymap.org/
Use geospatial analytics to predict environmental and social priorities in agricultural supply chains with CommodityMap! Create your own account.
https://portal.commoditymap.org/
Use geospatial analytics to predict environmental and social priorities in agricultural supply chains with CommodityMap! Create your own account.
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC)
https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) is a global organization transforming the consumer goods industry to deliver more sustainable consumer products. We work to enable a world where people can lead fulfilled lives in a way that decouples their impacts on people and the planet.
https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) is a global organization transforming the consumer goods industry to deliver more sustainable consumer products. We work to enable a world where people can lead fulfilled lives in a way that decouples their impacts on people and the planet.
Paper, Sustainable Tea at Unilever (2012)
https://blogs.ubc.ca/courseblogsis_ubc_ba_504_001_2014w1-2_45258-sis_ubc_ba_504_001_2014w1-2_45258/files/2015/08/Sustainable-Tea-at-Unilever.pdf
In 2010, Unilever announced its commitment to a new “Sustainable Living Plan,” a document that set wide-ranging, companywide goals for improving the health and well-being of consumers, reducing environmental impact, and, perhaps most ambitiously, sourcing 100% of agricultural raw materials sustainably by 2020. Such a goal implied a massive transformation of a supply chain that sourced close to 8 million tons of commodities across 50 different crops. Unilever CEO Paul Polman believed that the company’s ambitious goals could drive savings, product innovation, and differentiation across the company’s portfolio of products.
https://blogs.ubc.ca/courseblogsis_ubc_ba_504_001_2014w1-2_45258-sis_ubc_ba_504_001_2014w1-2_45258/files/2015/08/Sustainable-Tea-at-Unilever.pdf
In 2010, Unilever announced its commitment to a new “Sustainable Living Plan,” a document that set wide-ranging, companywide goals for improving the health and well-being of consumers, reducing environmental impact, and, perhaps most ambitiously, sourcing 100% of agricultural raw materials sustainably by 2020. Such a goal implied a massive transformation of a supply chain that sourced close to 8 million tons of commodities across 50 different crops. Unilever CEO Paul Polman believed that the company’s ambitious goals could drive savings, product innovation, and differentiation across the company’s portfolio of products.
Blume Global, Company Website
https://www.blumeglobal.com/
In an era that demands greater transparency and optimal results, Blume Digital Platform is a best-in-class, real-time platform that connects and enhances the entire supply chain ecosystem.
https://www.blumeglobal.com/
In an era that demands greater transparency and optimal results, Blume Digital Platform is a best-in-class, real-time platform that connects and enhances the entire supply chain ecosystem.
Mine Spider, Company Website
https://www.minespider.com/
Minespider is a blockchain-based traceability platform empowering companies to create, capture, and communicate sustainability efforts along their supply chains.
https://www.minespider.com/
Minespider is a blockchain-based traceability platform empowering companies to create, capture, and communicate sustainability efforts along their supply chains.
Industrial Dynamics (1961)
Jay Wright Forrester (1918-2016) first pioneered the development of magnetic computer memory before moving on to something really diffiult: system dynamics. This discipline studies and simulates the interaction between dynamic systems and provided the type of computer modelling that enabled the Limit to Growth report by the Club of Rome. Industrial dynamics is also, crucially, an early attempt to model supply chains. Here are a few images from his Industrial Dynamics (1961), a landmark book with still stunning graphs.
Jay Wright Forrester (1918-2016) first pioneered the development of magnetic computer memory before moving on to something really diffiult: system dynamics. This discipline studies and simulates the interaction between dynamic systems and provided the type of computer modelling that enabled the Limit to Growth report by the Club of Rome. Industrial dynamics is also, crucially, an early attempt to model supply chains. Here are a few images from his Industrial Dynamics (1961), a landmark book with still stunning graphs.
Bullwhip effect
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullwhip_effect
The bullwhip effect is a distribution channel phenomenon in which demand forecasts yield supply chain inefficiencies. It refers to increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand as one moves further up the supply chain. The concept first appeared in Jay Forrester's Industrial Dynamics (1961) and thus it is also known as the Forrester effect. It has been described as “the observed propensity for material orders to be more variable than demand signals and for this variability to increase the further upstream a company is in a supply chain”.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullwhip_effect
The bullwhip effect is a distribution channel phenomenon in which demand forecasts yield supply chain inefficiencies. It refers to increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand as one moves further up the supply chain. The concept first appeared in Jay Forrester's Industrial Dynamics (1961) and thus it is also known as the Forrester effect. It has been described as “the observed propensity for material orders to be more variable than demand signals and for this variability to increase the further upstream a company is in a supply chain”.
Chain.io, Company Website
https://chain.io/
Advanced integrations linking a smarter, more scalable, more functional supply chain. Company Website
https://chain.io/
Advanced integrations linking a smarter, more scalable, more functional supply chain. Company Website
Sourcing Journal
https://sourcingjournal.com/
SJ is a global resource for news and information tailored for apparel and textile executives working on the supply chain side of the business.
https://sourcingjournal.com/
SJ is a global resource for news and information tailored for apparel and textile executives working on the supply chain side of the business.
Four Kites, Company Website
https://www.fourkites.com/
FourKites connects global end-to-end supply chains with the most powerful technology on the planet, helping our customers and their customers work better together. Company website.
https://www.fourkites.com/
FourKites connects global end-to-end supply chains with the most powerful technology on the planet, helping our customers and their customers work better together. Company website.
Digital supply chain model in Industry 4.0
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jose-Luis-Flores/publication/338553270_Digital_supply_chain_model_in_Industry_40/links/5e1dfb5aa6fdcc904f703c2b/Digital-supply-chain-model-in-Industry-40.pdf?origin=publication_detail
The purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual model that defines the essential components shaping the new Digital Supply Chains (DSCs) through the implementation and acceleration of Industry 4.0.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jose-Luis-Flores/publication/338553270_Digital_supply_chain_model_in_Industry_40/links/5e1dfb5aa6fdcc904f703c2b/Digital-supply-chain-model-in-Industry-40.pdf?origin=publication_detail
The purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual model that defines the essential components shaping the new Digital Supply Chains (DSCs) through the implementation and acceleration of Industry 4.0.
Book: The Digital Supply Chain
https://books.google.nl/books?id=IcBZEAAAQBAJ
The Digital Supply Chain is a thorough investigation of the underpinning technologies, systems, platforms and models that enable the design, management, and control of digitally connected supply chains. The book examines the origin, emergence and building blocks of the Digital Supply Chain, showing how and where the virtual and physical supply chain worlds interact. It reviews the enabling technologies that underpin digitally controlled supply chains and examines how the discipline of supply chain management is affected by enhanced digital connectivity, discussing purchasing and procurement, supply chain traceability, performance management, and supply chain cyber security.
https://books.google.nl/books?id=IcBZEAAAQBAJ
The Digital Supply Chain is a thorough investigation of the underpinning technologies, systems, platforms and models that enable the design, management, and control of digitally connected supply chains. The book examines the origin, emergence and building blocks of the Digital Supply Chain, showing how and where the virtual and physical supply chain worlds interact. It reviews the enabling technologies that underpin digitally controlled supply chains and examines how the discipline of supply chain management is affected by enhanced digital connectivity, discussing purchasing and procurement, supply chain traceability, performance management, and supply chain cyber security.
Techcrunch 2022 overview of startups in SCM
https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/23/the-next-wave-of-supply-chain-innovation-will-be-driven-by-startups-that-help-incumbents-win/
The next wave of supply-chain innovation will be driven by startups that help incumbents win
https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/23/the-next-wave-of-supply-chain-innovation-will-be-driven-by-startups-that-help-incumbents-win/
The next wave of supply-chain innovation will be driven by startups that help incumbents win
Clean Clothes Campaign; Unclear supply chains
https://cleanclothes.org/unclear-supply-chains
Transparency across supply chains is vital to ensuring that workers rights are respected. Although transparency in general has increased after years of concerted effort from the CCC network, the kind of information brands release about the manufacturing of their products is still sorely lacking.
https://cleanclothes.org/unclear-supply-chains
Transparency across supply chains is vital to ensuring that workers rights are respected. Although transparency in general has increased after years of concerted effort from the CCC network, the kind of information brands release about the manufacturing of their products is still sorely lacking.
Responsible Supply Chains in Vehicle Parts Industry Case Studies and Challenges
https://www.ilo.org/tokyo/information/publications/WCMS_849050/lang--en/index.htm
The report provides good practices and challenges in line with international instruments including the ILO’s Multinational Enterprises Declaration, by researching responsible supply chains implemented by Japanese enterprises in the automotive component industry in Thailand.
https://www.ilo.org/tokyo/information/publications/WCMS_849050/lang--en/index.htm
The report provides good practices and challenges in line with international instruments including the ILO’s Multinational Enterprises Declaration, by researching responsible supply chains implemented by Japanese enterprises in the automotive component industry in Thailand.
Net-Zero Challenge: The supply chain opportunity
https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Net_Zero_Challenge_The_Supply_Chain_Opportunity_2021.pdf
Supply-chain decarbonization will be a “game changer” for the impact of corporate climate action. Addressing Scope 3 emissions is fundamental for companies to realize credible climate change commitments. It enables companies in customer- facing sectors to use their influence in supply chains to speed and support rapid decarbonization throughout the economy, and it can put pressure on suppliers in regions where governments do not (yet) do so.
https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Net_Zero_Challenge_The_Supply_Chain_Opportunity_2021.pdf
Supply-chain decarbonization will be a “game changer” for the impact of corporate climate action. Addressing Scope 3 emissions is fundamental for companies to realize credible climate change commitments. It enables companies in customer- facing sectors to use their influence in supply chains to speed and support rapid decarbonization throughout the economy, and it can put pressure on suppliers in regions where governments do not (yet) do so.
Supply chains can be a climate game-changer. Here's why
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/tackling-supply-chain-emissions-is-a-game-changer-for-climate-action/
Eight supply chains account for more than 50% of global CO2 emissions. Fully decarbonizing these would add just 1-4% to end-consumer costs for many everyday items. There are nine major actions that every CEO can take to engage suppliers and decarbonize their end-to-end supply chain.
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/tackling-supply-chain-emissions-is-a-game-changer-for-climate-action/
Eight supply chains account for more than 50% of global CO2 emissions. Fully decarbonizing these would add just 1-4% to end-consumer costs for many everyday items. There are nine major actions that every CEO can take to engage suppliers and decarbonize their end-to-end supply chain.
GoCOMET. Company website
https://www.gocomet.com/
Supply Chain Automation using the world's most intuitive AI-powered Multimodal Logistics Platform. Also free container track and port congestion pages. Company website
https://www.gocomet.com/
Supply Chain Automation using the world's most intuitive AI-powered Multimodal Logistics Platform. Also free container track and port congestion pages. Company website
Book: Principles of Supply Chain Management: A Balanced Approach
https://books.google.nl/books?id=N2NczgEACAAJ&dq=supply+chain+management+wisner
The text follows the natural flow through the supply chain--resulting in one of the most balanced approaches available.
https://books.google.nl/books?id=N2NczgEACAAJ&dq=supply+chain+management+wisner
The text follows the natural flow through the supply chain--resulting in one of the most balanced approaches available.
SCM Globe. Company website
https://www.scmglobe.com/
SCM Globe provides supply chain modeling and simulation software that is engaging, easy to use, and accurate. Our map-based simulations teach principles of pragmatic supply chain management to students around the world. People also use our simulations to analyze and improve real supply chains, or design new ones.
https://www.scmglobe.com/
SCM Globe provides supply chain modeling and simulation software that is engaging, easy to use, and accurate. Our map-based simulations teach principles of pragmatic supply chain management to students around the world. People also use our simulations to analyze and improve real supply chains, or design new ones.
Supply Chain Mapper
https://supplychainmapper.com/
Supply chain mapping is the process of engaging across your supply chain to document the exact source of every raw material. A typical supply chain map will identify every step a raw material has taken from source to arrival at your factory and where it goes after it leaves your factory.
https://supplychainmapper.com/
Supply chain mapping is the process of engaging across your supply chain to document the exact source of every raw material. A typical supply chain map will identify every step a raw material has taken from source to arrival at your factory and where it goes after it leaves your factory.
Sedex
https://www.sedex.com/
Sedex is a membership organisation that provides one of the world’s leading online platforms for companies to manage and improve working conditions in global supply chains. We provide practical tools, services and a community network to help companies improve their responsible and sustainable business practices, and source responsibly.
https://www.sedex.com/
Sedex is a membership organisation that provides one of the world’s leading online platforms for companies to manage and improve working conditions in global supply chains. We provide practical tools, services and a community network to help companies improve their responsible and sustainable business practices, and source responsibly.
Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI)
https://www.newyorkfed.org/research/policy/gscpi#/overview
Our goal in constructing the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI) was to develop a parsimonious measure of global supply chain pressures that could be used to gauge the importance of supply constraints with respect to economic outcomes.
https://www.newyorkfed.org/research/policy/gscpi#/overview
Our goal in constructing the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI) was to develop a parsimonious measure of global supply chain pressures that could be used to gauge the importance of supply constraints with respect to economic outcomes.
Supply Chain Matters
https://theferrarigroup.com/supply-chain-matters/
Independent, unbiased view into today's supply chain business processes and advanced technology. Blog by Bob Ferrari
https://theferrarigroup.com/supply-chain-matters/
Independent, unbiased view into today's supply chain business processes and advanced technology. Blog by Bob Ferrari
How MIT Visualizes Supply Chain Risk
https://sourcemap.com/news/2015/9/15/how-mit-visualizes-supply-chain-risk
Bruce Arntzen of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics describes how he uses Sourcemap to create automatic visualizations of complex supply chains to help manufacturers avoid and plan for risk in the end-to-end supply chain. Video, 2015.
https://sourcemap.com/news/2015/9/15/how-mit-visualizes-supply-chain-risk
Bruce Arntzen of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics describes how he uses Sourcemap to create automatic visualizations of complex supply chains to help manufacturers avoid and plan for risk in the end-to-end supply chain. Video, 2015.
Sourcemap
https://sourcemap.com/
Enterprise software to tackle end-to-end supply chain challenges. Company website
https://sourcemap.com/
Enterprise software to tackle end-to-end supply chain challenges. Company website
GS1 Traceability main page
https://www.gs1.org/standards/traceability
GS1-enabled traceability solutions provide the best path to interoperability, protect companies' investments and scale up. Greater levels of digitalisation, speed and data accuracy become possible. Each trading partner in the chain becomes free to choose the solution on the market that best meets its specific needs. GS1 provides the global and common language for traceability solutions and the ecosystem for its implementation. GS1 makes the industry vision operational and scalable through collaborations and community development, registries about products and places, capacity building and local implementation services in more than 100 countries.
https://www.gs1.org/standards/traceability
GS1-enabled traceability solutions provide the best path to interoperability, protect companies' investments and scale up. Greater levels of digitalisation, speed and data accuracy become possible. Each trading partner in the chain becomes free to choose the solution on the market that best meets its specific needs. GS1 provides the global and common language for traceability solutions and the ecosystem for its implementation. GS1 makes the industry vision operational and scalable through collaborations and community development, registries about products and places, capacity building and local implementation services in more than 100 countries.
The Supply Chain Crisis Is About to Get a Lot Worse
https://www.wired.com/story/supply-chain-crisis-data/
A seemingly endless supply chain crunch has fueled interest in tech that promises to track problems or predict where new ones might occur.
https://www.wired.com/story/supply-chain-crisis-data/
A seemingly endless supply chain crunch has fueled interest in tech that promises to track problems or predict where new ones might occur.