Sustainability
What would you do if you discovered modern slavery in your supply chain? The role of psychological distance…
In a recent article published in the Journal of Operations Management (“The role of psychological distance in organizational responses to modern slavery risk in supply chains“), I along with a team of co-authors from Australia and Finland worked to understand […]
Using Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen Supply Chain Sustainability
As the supply chain world demands increasing focus on sustainability concerns, it is important for companies to develop stronger strategies to meet said demands. Whether it means making operations more efficient or staying ahead of shortages created by outside forces, […]
FedEx Commits to Carbon-Neutrality by 2040
FedEx seeks to increase its sustainability options by achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040. This transition towards an environmentally-efficient future will be a $2 billion investment. Going forward, FedEx will gradually replace all its trucks with electric-powered delivery vehicles to ensure […]
Five Supply Chain Trends to Watch out for in 2021
Mark Perera, CEO of Vizibl, recently shared his 2021 predictions on key procurement and supply chain trends with Supply Chain Digital. He predicted this year we would see: a demand for organizations to team up with suppliers to improve the […]
Poole Graduate Joydeep Ganguly believes in a “Goodness Chain” at Gilead Science
We have a lot of remarkable graduates that come out of the halls of Nelson Hall from the Poole College of Management, and one of the ones I have the pleasure to stay in touch with is Joydeep Ganguly. He […]
USDA releases Biobased Economy report: A collaborative effort between NC State, Wichita State, and Duke University
I am proud to share the most recent study published by the USDA on biobased products and their growth in the United States. This report was released this past week by the USDA, and is the latest in a series […]
The WSJ Drucker Management 250 List: NC State’s Input into the Ratings
Every year about this time, the Wall Street Journal reveals its list of the Management Top 250 firms, which lists America’s Best-Run Companies. The announcement, which appeared in today’s WSJ, identifies some of the top companies, with Amazon ranked at […]
Global Sourcing and Human Rights Go Hand in Hand
Low-cost country (LCC) sourcing is now a commonplace strategy for shrinking bottom line labor and material costs in most consumer products industries, including apparel, footwear, toys, and other manufactured products. Organizations continue to scour global markets for even lower labor […]
Closed Loop Recycling Systems are Key to Sustainable Concessions for the Portland Blazers
One of the big changes occurring in the food service packaging industry is the use of biobased food containers at sports events. Stadiums are “closed loop” systems, meaning that all of the waste materials can be collected and sent to […]
NC State SCRC analytics contribute to KRMA, one of the top ESG funds in the market
More sustainability-minded investors are becoming conscious of what is known as ESG funds. Investments predicated upon Environmental, Social and Governance best practices evolved from what was once known as socially responsible investments. In its day, SRI was essentially a subtractive […]