Battle of Titans Every competitive edge matters in the battle over the hearts and wallets of Chinese online consumers in the world’s largest e-commerce market, totaling $750 billion of sales in 2016.[i] JD.com, China’s second largest e-commerce company, is betting […]
supply chain management
LEGO: Building a more sustainable future—brick by brick
LEGO's supply chain accounts for 90% of the total Co2 emission produced by LEGO bricks– now LEGO is taking action to help suppliers reduce their Co2 footprint
Profitization Through Supply Chain Digitization at H&M
H&M has leveraged the power of its digital supply chain to outpace competition.
Climate change disrupts the power generation industry. How will NRG Energy react?
Clean Power Plan proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency disrupts the way power generation companies do business. NRG Energy has an alternative plan to adapt to the new reality.
Blue Apron: Delivering an efficient tomorrow
Blue Apron is building a business model on efficient supply chains to achieve a reduction in food waste, an increase in the use of local ingredients and a promotion of better eating habits.
DIGging INN to Climate Change x Sustainable Food Systems
The best defense is a good offense. Dig Inn is a veggie-obsessed fast casual restaurant chain, whose mission of supporting local food systems proactively tackles the risks brought about by climate change.
Whole Foods Not Wholly Prepared for Climate Change
Whole Foods Market’s leading industry position has not fully translated to a leading role in preparing for and combating climate change.
Wasted Water: An Inside Look at AB InBev’s Water Risk Approach
Increased global water scarcity due to climate change poses a real threat to beverage businesses like AB InBev, who are under increased pressure to anticipate and mitigate their water risk in internal operations and supply chain
How much will a 20oz Coke cost in the future with climate change?
How much will a 20oz Coke cost in the future with climate change? If delivery fuel prices grew to 400% of nominal, then the price of a Coke would balloon to $4.98.
To boycott or not to boycott Nutella
“We should stop eating Nutella, for example, because it’s made with palm oil.” – French Minister of Ecology, Ségolène Royal. Is Minister Royal’s call to boycott Nutella fair?