sustainable supply chains

End-to-End Supply Chain

Five Supply Chain Strategies to Achieve Resiliency and Avoid Risk Various factors, such as geopolitical instability, the global COVID-19 pandemic, escalating fuel prices, rampant inflation, augmenting regulations, and international demand for CO2 emissions reduction, have strained numerous organizations. Executives comprehend that any of these conditions could unexpectedly ignite, disrupting their business operations. Given the multitude of other potential risks, there is absolutely no margin for weak spots in the supply chain. A global survey conducted by Oxford Economics and SAP involved 1,000 supply chain executives across 10 nations and 15 industry sectors revealed that supply chain executives: • Encounter challenges with customer expectations, mainly preserving product and service quality while enhancing interaction pace. • Occasionally overlook the impact that effective collaboration and transparency in supply chain processes have on catering to customer requirements. • Are seeking innovative technologies to mitigate risk. • Are increasingly recognizing the imperative nature of establishing sustainable business operations. The article focuses on five steps that can help organizations develop resiliency and avoid risk.

By Suparna Chawla Bhasin

Jun 19, 2023

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2 minute read

DM4Mill

Risk-resilient and sustainable supply chains with SAP Digital Supply Chain solutions Building risk-resilient and sustainable supply chains is becoming increasingly important for organizations who want to succeed in today's global marketplace. This requires a holistic approach to supply chain management that focuses on collaboration, technology, and culture, as well as a commitment to sustainability and risk management. By adopting an approach that connects processes, contextualizes decisions, links real-time operational and business data, and collaborates with the ecosystem, organizations can create resilient, sustainable, and responsible supply chains that deliver value to their customers, while also contributing to a more sustainable future for all. This article discusses SAP's digital supply chain solutions and SAP's approach for building risk-resilient and sustainable supply chains.

By Suparna Chawla Bhasin

Apr 17, 2023

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2 minute read

Renewable Enterprise

Supply Chain Sustainability Sustainability often requires significant investments in technology, infrastructure, and people, which can be challenging for many organizations. However, despite such challenges, it is crucial for organizations to prioritize sustainability in their overall business strategy to ensure long-term success and resilience in the face of environmental and social challenges. Companies must take a holistic approach to sustainability that considers the entire value chain and engages with stakeholders to build a culture of sustainability throughout the organization. Although there has been a significant shift towards adopting sustainable practices, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving resources, promoting ethical business practices, and engaging with stakeholders on sustainability issues, many organizations still struggle to incorporate sustainability in the overall business strategy. This is partly due to a lack of understanding of how sustainability can be integrated into different aspects of business operations. This article discusses end-to-end supply chain sustainability steps that organizations can take to optimize their operations across their supply chains.

By Suparna Chawla Bhasin

Mar 28, 2023

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3 minute read