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Supply Chain Helps Meet ESG Goals

Blue Grace Logistics

Interest in environment, social responsibility, and governance—or ESG—initiatives is growing among businesses of all sizes across the country, thanks in large part to widespread changes in the United States and abroad. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals. Inbound Logistics.

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How To Meet Sustainability Goals For Shippers

Blue Grace Logistics

Only with complete transparency is it possible to increase efficiency and meet sustainability goals in the future. . Understanding the suppliers’ perspective can make decision-making easier to meet environmental ambitions of shippers. Furthermore, supply chain visibility enables more efficient shipping operations.

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IATA: Air Cargo Bottlenecks Could Put Lives at Risk- Urgent Government Action Required

Airfreight Logistics

The International Air Transport Association ( IATA ) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective. All governments need to step up to keep global supply chains open,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO.

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Continental commitment by African Governments to school feeding

World Food Programme Logistics

The Conference, co-sponsored by the AU, the World Food Programme (WFP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), was attended by over 700 representatives from governments, international agencies and civil society. African youth has the potential and agency to succeed.

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Continuing Education For Licensed Customs Brokers

MTS Logistics

CBP will allow customs brokers to complete fewer than 36 hours to meet the requirement for the initial 2024-2027 triennial status period. partner government agencies (PGAs) will offer a variety of continuing education credits at no cost to customs brokers. CBP and U.S.

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What is Genuinely New in Supply Chain Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

It is commonly believed that Europe leads the US in environmental, social, and governance legislation and enforcement. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. Or they can order online and pick up the product at the store. Historically, an OOM has access to all the company’s inventory.

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Childhood, interrupted: Are we meeting the needs of adolescent mothers?

World Food Programme Logistics

For many governments and development organizations, these young mothers?—?most The cultural and UN or government demographic definitions can also present challenges, as they are often not consistent. For example, can a pregnancy check-up be combined with nutrition education classes?” Reaching them is another kettle of fish.”

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