Facing greater pressure to be more sustainable, companies are looking for ways to make their supply chains more environmentally friendly. The best practices listed here can help.
 
Long gone are the days when corporate sustainability was seen as a concern chiefly for companies that branded themselves as “green” or “socially conscious.” Corporate sustainability has now become mainstream in both the service and manufacturing sectors.
 
Since 2000, there has been much published in both the academic and business press on various logistics sustainability topics.¹ Some of that published work includes case studies of companies that initiated ways to reduce energy consumption or waste,² to emit lower levels of pollution,³ increase recycling or reuse of products and packaging,⁴ and “do more with less.”⁵ In some instances, companies themselves have published guides to sustainability for use by others to develop their own sustainability programs. For example, Nike has created a guidebook on the principles of circular design, supplemented by case studies from itself and other companies, and makes it freely available on its website.⁶

Learn how implementing SAP Transportation Management and SAP Event Management helped United Sugars streamline its transportation business and achieve 90% process automation. Today, United Sugars is dedicated to on-time deliveries that meet or exceed customer expectations, as well as supporting other efficient business processes that save time and valuable resources. With distribution being a critical component, the company sought modern technology solutions to boost accuracy and speed up its shipments.
 
Thank you CSCMP Corporate Member SAP for sharing this CSCMP Hot Topic.

The idea of leveraging supply-chain data is not new, but connecting systems and data beyond the four walls unlocks new forms of value. Operating at market speed powered by enabling technology to gain rich insights of the suppliers, customer, and market is critical for distributors as they navigate a market in near-constant disruption.
 
In this article, KPMG US leaders Brian Miske, Richard Harpster, and Stu Jerke discuss key trends facing businesses today, considerations to help organizations advance, and which levers to pull when working with distributors. 
 
Thank you CSCMP Strategic Partner Stu Jerke, Director, Supply Chain & Operations, KPMG LLP for sharing this CSCMP Hot Topic.

CSCMP and Vector have teamed up to survey logistics professionals to better understand what is working vs. not working in their yard management efforts. This new survey will gather information on the industry’s state of yard management. From our research, yard management is one of those things that is important but commonly overlooked.
 
This is no more than a 3-minute, 10-question survey. Anyone who completes the survey will receive a copy of the final report as well as a $10 Starbucks eGift card and an entry raffle for a $100 Amazon eGift card (1 Amazon winner out of every 100 entries). Thank you for your time and participation.

Adam Harley, Andrew Rapella, Carter Wallace, Clayton Nestor, Jack Hannon, Jeptha Tanksley, Margaret Salmon, Naomi Sembiring, Rex Bingham, Raymond Simmons, and Shivam Patel are well on their way to a rewarding career in supply chain!
 
CSCMP's SCPro™ Certification is a three-tiered program that assesses progressive knowledge and skills across integrated supply chain activities. This process validates an individual’s ability to strategically assess business challenges, effectively implement supply chain improvements through the analysis of real-world case studies, and develop a comprehensive project plan to achieve results such as a positive ROI.

Are you a solution-oriented young professional or student CSCMP member aged 32 or under? If you find yourself thinking deeply about innovative ways to improve current challenges in supply chain management and logistics, the Young Professionals Video Contest is your opportunity to shine!
 
The winner of the contest will receive one complimentary registration to EDGE 2023, hotel lodging and a $500.00 U.S. travel stipend. The winner will also receive written recognition before and after EDGE and be formally awarded during the Future Leaders Reception.

Chicago Roundtable
"I recently joined this year (2022), and the CFO of Becker Logistics suggested it. My advice is to network. Meet 20-50 new people each and every day, then follow up and see how you can serve them. If we all follow this way of Being, there would be no worries, no fear, and no doubt. There would only be love."

Rocky Mountain Roundtable
"I am the Director of Sales and Special Projects for Evans Network of Companies. We are the largest drayman in the US and run mostly intermodal equipment. I joined CSCMP to have an ear to the ground in the Supply Chain. I see that there are not many truckers participating, and I think that my experience in trucking could offer value to this group and vice versa."

CSCMP members are supported by a network of supply chain peers with continued individual growth, mentorship, networking, and education. We encourage your growth with access to exclusive resources and a vast network of supply chain professionals to enhance your lifelong career journey. Whether you’re just getting started in supply chain, leading a team of cross-functional professionals, or entering your retirement years, CSCMP membership is available to cater to your specific goals.
 
Next month is CSCMP Membership Apprection! Stay tuned for more as we celebrate our network.

April 20, 2023
Join CSCMP's Strategic Partner, GS1 US, for their upcoming GS1 US Supply Chain Visibility Virtual Summit on April 20 at 1PM ET. It's an hour and half, free to attend, and will have 5 sessions on topics, such as inventory management and sustainability. They'll have guest presenters from Georgia-Pacific, FMI, Geisinger, AHRMM, and others.

April 26, 2023
Women make up 40% of the workforce in supply chain management, contributing unique skills, experiences, and ideas that can enhance a company’s strategy and insights. Register now to join us for this live panel discussion presented by CSCMP and sponsored by SAP. 

May 1 - 3, 2023 Scottsdale, Arizona
CSCMP President and CEO Mark Baxa will be speaking at INTERCHANGE 2023: The Cushman & Wakefield Industrial Conference & Expo. Interact with over 600 industry peers, including top brokerage professionals, consultants and corporate leaders from Cushman & Wakefield and industrial investors representing over 75 different firms. This one-and-a-half-day event focuses on networking, learning, and more. Register today!

May 2 - 3, 2023
Register for CSCMP Corporate Member SAP's fourth in their series of Customer/Partner Info Days to be held at our Newtown Square, Pennsylvania offices. This event will center on the Operate Pillar of Design to Operate with select partners, customer testimonials, panel discussions on important trends, and innovations in digital asset maintenance, field service, and sustainable operations today.

The overall LMI fell for second consecutive month in March down (-3.6) to a reading of 51.1, from February’s reading of 54.7. 

March Highlights:

Economic Impact:
The overall economy continues to be somewhat mixed. Things are clearly slower than they have been, but it does not seem that we are in an official recession. The U.S. economy grew at a pace of 2.6% in Q4 2022, which is slightly lower than what was expected.

 

CSCMP’s EDGE Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is THE place where end-to-end supply chain professionals unite to connect and collect new ideas that deliver results. Solve challenges like labor shortages, shipping delays, inflation, develop supply chain competency and trust and peek ahead at geopolitical influences, tech innovations, and sustainability initiatives.
 
Join thousands of supply chain leaders in Kissimmee, Florida and together we’ll tackle and overcome the issues facing our industry today. Step into supply chain’s future at EDGE.