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Resilience, Agility, and Sustainability: The New Pillars of Future-Proof Supply Chains

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Global supply chains are no longer just the "back-end" of businesses—they're now the front line in a world of constant disruptions. From the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical conflicts and extreme weather events, supply chains have been tested like never before. Companies like Toyota have shown the way forward.

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Making a Sustainable Impact in a Supply Chain Career

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Schneider Electric Embracing new challenges, seizing opportunities, and making a positive impact on the environment are all possible in the world of Supply Chain. Discovering New Horizons When I joined Schneider Electric in 2011, I never imagined the diverse opportunities that lay ahead.

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Nature takes root on the balance sheet

GreenBiz

The World Economic Forum analyzed 163 industry sectors and their supply chains and found over half of the world’s GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services. The valuing-nature goal builds on work that began in 2011 in partnership with The Nature Conservancy.

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EV supply chains are riddled with human rights abuses. Tech can help eliminate them.

Impact Alpha

More electric vehicles (EVs) were sold each week of 2022 than in all of 2011. The post EV supply chains are riddled with human rights abuses. Analysts expect this explosive growth to remain unabated. Tech can help eliminate them. appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Nathan Loftice Joins EarthX As Executive Vice President of Sustainability Events and Services

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Previously, Mr. Loftice served as Senior Manager of Global Supply Chains & Worldwide Leader of Environmental Affairs & Sustainability at FedEx. Founded in 2011 as Earth Day Dallas by environmentalist and businessman Trammell S. He also served as part of the Berkshire Hathaway Sustainability Leadership Council.

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How I Got Here: Jon Hixson

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United States 2005-2011: Director of Government Affairs Cargill, Inc., Singapore 2011-2014: Director of Government Affairs, Asia Pacific Cargill, Inc., Living and working in Asia In 2011, we moved our family to Asia for an opportunity to work as the director of government affairs for Cargill in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Allie Kelly Joins the Tire Recycling Foundation Board of Directors

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Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA), is committed to securing funding and allocating grants for research, education, intervention and demonstration projects targeting critical gaps within the tire recycling supply chain across the United States. to pursue a zero environmental footprint.