150 articles · 8 clusters
Research and analysis within the Sustainable Supply Chains pillar. Each cluster below covers a focused topic area with benchmark data, policy tracking, and sector-specific insights.
A head-to-head comparison of blockchain-based and traditional database approaches to supply chain traceability. Evaluates data integrity, implementation costs, interoperability, and which approach suits different supply chain complexity levels.
Documents how a multinational food company implemented farm-to-shelf traceability across thousands of suppliers. Covers technology selection, data standardization challenges, supplier onboarding, and measurable outcomes in waste reduction and compliance.
Documents how a multinational consumer goods company achieved measurable Scope 3 reductions by investing in supplier decarbonization programs. Covers program design, incentive structures, measurement challenges, and scalable lessons.
An in-depth case study examining how a leading retailer implemented drone delivery to reduce last-mile costs and emissions in underserved rural areas. Covers pilot design, regulatory navigation, operational results, and lessons for replication.
Documents how a major automotive OEM restructured its supply network in response to the semiconductor crisis. Covers the shift from single-source to multi-source strategies, near-shore capacity building, and digital visibility investments.
Details how a major electronics manufacturer implemented a circular supply chain with product take-back, refurbishment, and component reuse. Covers logistics design, customer incentive programs, cost recovery, and environmental impact metrics.
Examines how a technology manufacturer built a human rights due diligence program for conflict mineral sourcing. Details the risk assessment process, supplier engagement approach, remediation mechanisms, and regulatory compliance outcomes.
A structured comparison of closed-loop and open-loop recycling approaches within supply chain operations. Evaluates material quality retention, cost structures, carbon savings, and which model fits different product categories.
A data-driven analysis of corporate Scope 3 reduction commitments versus actual performance. Tracks disclosure rates, reduction trajectories, and sector-level patterns using CDP, SBTi, and corporate sustainability report data.
A data-driven look at how supply chain transparency is advancing across industries and regions. Tracks traceability technology adoption, disclosure rates, and the gap between transparency commitments and verified outcomes.
A data-driven analysis of material recovery rates, reuse volumes, and circular supply chain maturity across industries. Tracks progress against circularity targets and identifies sectors with the largest gaps between ambition and performance.
A data-driven analysis of supply chain disruption events, their financial impact, and recovery timelines across sectors. Tracks disruption frequency trends, maps geographic risk concentrations, and quantifies the ROI of resilience investments.
A data-driven examination of emissions reductions achieved by logistics automation and drone delivery programs worldwide. Tracks adoption curves, delivery density thresholds, and regional patterns in sustainable last-mile solutions.
A data-driven investigation into forced labor prevalence, due diligence compliance rates, and enforcement outcomes across high-risk supply chains. Maps regional risk concentrations and tracks the effectiveness of legislative interventions.
A detailed examination of how circular supply chain models operate in practice, including the infrastructure, partnerships, and data systems required. Analyzes which sectors are leading, where value is being captured, and persistent barriers to scale.
An in-depth analysis of the operational challenges, technology solutions, and evolving standards in ethical sourcing. Examines audit effectiveness, worker voice technologies, and the shift from compliance-driven to rights-holder-centered approaches.
An in-depth analysis of the operational realities, trade-offs, and emerging subsegments within logistics automation and drone-enabled delivery. Examines what is scaling successfully, where bottlenecks persist, and which players are shaping the market.
An in-depth examination of how leading organizations are building supply chain resilience through multi-sourcing, nearshoring, digital twins, and AI-driven demand sensing. Analyzes trade-offs between efficiency and redundancy.
An in-depth examination of the operational challenges and emerging solutions for Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization. Analyzes primary data collection barriers, supplier capacity building programs, and which sectors are making measurable progress.
A detailed analysis of the technology landscape, implementation challenges, and ROI of supply chain traceability programs. Examines blockchain, IoT, satellite monitoring, and digital product passports as transparency enablers.
A side-by-side comparison of drone delivery and autonomous ground vehicles for last-mile logistics. Analyzes cost per delivery, carbon intensity, regulatory readiness, and best-fit use cases across urban, suburban, and rural contexts.
An accessible guide to circular supply chain models that eliminate waste and keep materials in use. Covers reverse logistics, remanufacturing, material recovery, and the business case for transitioning from linear to circular supply chains.
A comprehensive introduction to ethical sourcing practices and mandatory human rights due diligence frameworks. Covers the UNGP framework, emerging legislation like the CSDDD and German Supply Chain Act, and practical steps for risk identification.
A comprehensive introduction to how automation, drone technology, and innovative last-mile solutions are transforming sustainable supply chains. Covers key concepts, current adoption patterns, and decision frameworks for logistics professionals evaluating these technologies.
A foundational guide to building supply networks that can absorb shocks, adapt to disruptions, and recover quickly. Covers risk assessment frameworks, diversification strategies, and the technologies enabling real-time supply chain resilience.
A foundational guide to understanding and reducing Scope 3 emissions across complex supply chains. Covers measurement methodologies, category prioritization, supplier engagement strategies, and the evolving regulatory landscape driving corporate action.
An accessible introduction to supply chain traceability and transparency systems. Covers the technologies enabling end-to-end visibility, regulatory drivers like the EUDR and CSDDD, and how companies are building traceable supply chains.
A step-by-step rollout plan with milestones, owners, and metrics. Focus on safety cases, unit economics, deployment constraints, and ops playbooks.
Debunks five persistent myths about circular supply chains, including misconceptions about cost premiums, consumer willingness to participate, and whether circular models can work at global scale without sacrificing profitability.
Challenges five widespread myths about ethical sourcing and human rights due diligence, including assumptions about audit reliability, the cost of compliance, and whether certification guarantees ethical practices.
Challenges five common misconceptions about Scope 3 emissions measurement and reduction. Uses evidence from corporate programs, academic research, and regulatory developments to separate practical truth from persistent myths.
Challenges five common myths about supply chain resilience, including assumptions that resilience always costs more, that technology alone solves disruption risk, and that just-in-time models are inherently fragile.
Debunks five prevalent myths about supply chain traceability and transparency, including misconceptions about blockchain as a silver bullet, the cost of implementation, and whether full traceability is achievable at scale.
A structured comparison of three primary supply chain resilience strategies. Evaluates cost impact, lead time improvements, risk reduction effectiveness, and which approach best fits different industry contexts and disruption types.
Five-step guide for sustainability teams launching or scaling Scope 3 reduction programs. Covers materiality screening, supplier engagement, data infrastructure, target-setting, and governance with real-world examples and current benchmarks.
Step-by-step guide for establishing ethical sourcing and HRDD programs. Covers salient risk assessment, supplier mapping, grievance mechanisms, remediation, and continuous improvement with real-world examples and regulatory benchmarks.
Step-by-step guide for designing more resilient and adaptive supply networks, covering risk mapping, multi-sourcing strategies, digital twins, scenario planning, and organizational agility.
A step-by-step guide for supply chain leaders planning to deploy logistics automation or drone delivery. Covers technology selection, regulatory compliance, pilot design, scaling strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid.
A practical step-by-step guide for building supply chain traceability from scratch. Covers scope definition, technology selection, supplier onboarding, data governance, and scaling from pilot to enterprise-wide deployment.
Five-step playbook for transitioning from linear to circular supply chain models, covering material flow mapping, reverse logistics design, supplier engagement, digital traceability, and continuous improvement loops.
A side-by-side comparison of traditional social auditing and emerging worker voice platforms for detecting labor rights violations. Evaluates detection rates, cost per supplier, scalability, and which approach delivers more reliable insights.
A detailed comparison of spend-based and activity-based approaches to Scope 3 emissions measurement. Evaluates accuracy levels, implementation costs, data requirements, and which method fits different organizational maturity stages.
A comprehensive compliance guide for supply chain due diligence regulations including the EU CSDDD, German LkSG, and other global frameworks. Covers regulatory timelines, applicability thresholds, compliance requirements, and step-by-step implementation.
A detailed cost and ROI analysis of supply chain resilience investments including multi-sourcing, nearshoring, digital twins, and inventory buffering. Breaks down upfront costs, ongoing operational savings, and risk-adjusted return calculations.
Identifies the three most significant trends reshaping circular supply chains in 2026. Examines the impact of extended producer responsibility expansion, digital material passports, and the emergence of as-a-service supply chain models.
Identifies the three defining trends in ethical sourcing for 2026. Analyzes the wave of mandatory due diligence legislation, the integration of AI in risk detection, and the growing role of financial institutions in enforcing supply chain standards.
Identifies and analyzes the three most significant trends reshaping logistics automation and last-mile delivery in 2026. Examines market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and the convergence of AI with physical delivery infrastructure.
Analyzes the three most important trends in supply chain resilience for 2026. Examines the growth of AI-powered risk prediction, the regionalization of critical supply chains, and the integration of climate adaptation into supply network design.
Identifies the three most impactful trends in Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization for 2026. Examines the shift from estimation to primary data, regulatory convergence across jurisdictions, and the role of supply chain finance in driving reductions.
Analyzes the three dominant trends shaping supply chain traceability in 2026. Covers the regulatory push for digital product passports, AI-powered supply chain mapping, and the convergence of sustainability and commercial traceability drivers.
A concrete implementation case from a city or utility pilot in Circular supply chain models, covering design choices, measured outcomes, and transferable lessons for other jurisdictions.
An in-depth look at how a leading company implemented Circular supply chain models, including the decision process, execution challenges, measured results, and lessons for others.
A detailed case study tracing how a startup in Circular supply chain models scaled to enterprise level, with lessons on product-market fit, funding, and operational challenges.
A concrete implementation case from a city or utility pilot in Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence, covering design choices, measured outcomes, and transferable lessons for other jurisdictions.
An in-depth look at how a leading company implemented Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence, including the decision process, execution challenges, measured results, and lessons for others.
A detailed case study tracing how a startup in Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence scaled to enterprise level, with lessons on product-market fit, funding, and operational challenges.
A concrete implementation case from a city or utility pilot in Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization, covering design choices, measured outcomes, and transferable lessons for other jurisdictions.
An in-depth look at how a leading company implemented Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization, including the decision process, execution challenges, measured results, and lessons for others.
A detailed case study tracing how a startup in Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization scaled to enterprise level, with lessons on product-market fit, funding, and operational challenges.
A concrete implementation case from a city or utility pilot in Supply chain traceability & transparency, covering design choices, measured outcomes, and transferable lessons for other jurisdictions.
An in-depth look at how a leading company implemented Supply chain traceability & transparency, including the decision process, execution challenges, measured results, and lessons for others.
A detailed case study tracing how a startup in Supply chain traceability & transparency scaled to enterprise level, with lessons on product-market fit, funding, and operational challenges.
Essential KPIs for Circular supply chain models across sectors, with benchmark ranges from recent deployments and guidance on meaningful measurement versus vanity metrics.
Tracking the key quantitative signals in Circular supply chain models — investment flows, adoption curves, performance benchmarks, and leading indicators of market direction.
Tracking the key quantitative signals in Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence — investment flows, adoption curves, performance benchmarks, and leading indicators of market direction.
The 5–8 KPIs that matter, benchmark ranges, and what the data suggests next. Focus on safety cases, unit economics, deployment constraints, and ops playbooks.
Tracking the key quantitative signals in Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization — investment flows, adoption curves, performance benchmarks, and leading indicators of market direction.
Tracking the key quantitative signals in Supply chain traceability & transparency — investment flows, adoption curves, performance benchmarks, and leading indicators of market direction.
Identifying which metrics genuinely predict outcomes in Circular supply chain models versus those that merely track activity, with data from recent deployments and programs.
Identifying which metrics genuinely predict outcomes in Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence versus those that merely track activity, with data from recent deployments and programs.
Identifying which metrics genuinely predict outcomes in Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization versus those that merely track activity, with data from recent deployments and programs.
Identifying which metrics genuinely predict outcomes in Supply chain traceability & transparency versus those that merely track activity, with data from recent deployments and programs.
An in-depth analysis of the most dynamic subsegments within Circular supply chain models, tracking where momentum is building, capital is flowing, and breakthroughs are emerging.
A comprehensive state-of-play assessment for Circular supply chain models, evaluating current successes, persistent challenges, and the most promising near-term developments.
An in-depth analysis of the most dynamic subsegments within Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence, tracking where momentum is building, capital is flowing, and breakthroughs are emerging.
A comprehensive state-of-play assessment for Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence, evaluating current successes, persistent challenges, and the most promising near-term developments.
What's working, what isn't, and what's next, with the trade-offs made explicit. Focus on safety cases, unit economics, deployment constraints, and ops playbooks.
An in-depth analysis of the most dynamic subsegments within Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization, tracking where momentum is building, capital is flowing, and breakthroughs are emerging.
A comprehensive state-of-play assessment for Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization, evaluating current successes, persistent challenges, and the most promising near-term developments.
An in-depth analysis of the most dynamic subsegments within Supply chain traceability & transparency, tracking where momentum is building, capital is flowing, and breakthroughs are emerging.
A comprehensive state-of-play assessment for Supply chain traceability & transparency, evaluating current successes, persistent challenges, and the most promising near-term developments.
A head-to-head comparison of aerial delivery drones and autonomous ground delivery vehicles covering cost per delivery, payload capacity, range, regulatory hurdles, and emissions reduction potential.
Essential KPIs for Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence across sectors, with benchmark ranges from recent deployments and guidance on meaningful measurement versus vanity metrics.
A practical primer: key concepts, the decision checklist, and the core economics. Focus on safety cases, unit economics, deployment constraints, and ops playbooks.
Candid insights from practitioners working in Circular supply chain models, sharing hard-won lessons, common pitfalls, and the advice they wish someone had given them at the start.
Candid insights from practitioners working in Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence, sharing hard-won lessons, common pitfalls, and the advice they wish someone had given them at the start.
Candid insights from practitioners working in Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization, sharing hard-won lessons, common pitfalls, and the advice they wish someone had given them at the start.
Candid insights from practitioners working in Supply chain traceability & transparency, sharing hard-won lessons, common pitfalls, and the advice they wish someone had given them at the start.
A structured landscape view of Circular supply chain models, mapping the solution categories, key players, and whitespace opportunities that will define the next phase of market development.
A structured landscape view of Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence, mapping the solution categories, key players, and whitespace opportunities that will define the next phase of market development.
A structured landscape view of Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization, mapping the solution categories, key players, and whitespace opportunities that will define the next phase of market development.
A structured landscape view of Supply chain traceability & transparency, mapping the solution categories, key players, and whitespace opportunities that will define the next phase of market development.
Side-by-side analysis of common myths versus evidence-backed realities in Circular supply chain models, helping practitioners distinguish credible claims from marketing noise.
Side-by-side analysis of common myths versus evidence-backed realities in Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence, helping practitioners distinguish credible claims from marketing noise.
Side-by-side analysis of common myths versus evidence-backed realities in Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization, helping practitioners distinguish credible claims from marketing noise.
Side-by-side analysis of common myths versus evidence-backed realities in Supply chain traceability & transparency, helping practitioners distinguish credible claims from marketing noise.
Practical guidance for scaling Circular supply chain models beyond the pilot phase, addressing organizational change, integration challenges, measurement frameworks, and common scaling failures.
Practical guidance for scaling Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence beyond the pilot phase, addressing organizational change, integration challenges, measurement frameworks, and common scaling failures.
Practical guidance for scaling Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization beyond the pilot phase, addressing organizational change, integration challenges, measurement frameworks, and common scaling failures.
Practical guidance for scaling Supply chain traceability & transparency beyond the pilot phase, addressing organizational change, integration challenges, measurement frameworks, and common scaling failures.
A step-by-step adoption guide for Circular supply chain models, covering stakeholder alignment, vendor selection, pilot design, and the first 90 days from decision to operational deployment.
A step-by-step adoption guide for Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence, covering stakeholder alignment, vendor selection, pilot design, and the first 90 days from decision to operational deployment.
A step-by-step adoption guide for Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization, covering stakeholder alignment, vendor selection, pilot design, and the first 90 days from decision to operational deployment.
A step-by-step adoption guide for Supply chain traceability & transparency, covering stakeholder alignment, vendor selection, pilot design, and the first 90 days from decision to operational deployment.
Essential KPIs for Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization across sectors, with benchmark ranges from recent deployments and guidance on meaningful measurement versus vanity metrics.
Essential KPIs for Supply chain traceability & transparency across sectors, with benchmark ranges from recent deployments and guidance on meaningful measurement versus vanity metrics.
Strategic analysis of value creation and capture in Circular supply chain models, mapping where economic returns concentrate and which players are best positioned to benefit.
Strategic analysis of value creation and capture in Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence, mapping where economic returns concentrate and which players are best positioned to benefit.
Strategic analysis of value creation and capture in Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization, mapping where economic returns concentrate and which players are best positioned to benefit.
Strategic analysis of value creation and capture in Supply chain traceability & transparency, mapping where economic returns concentrate and which players are best positioned to benefit.
A forward-looking assessment of Circular supply chain models trends in 2026, identifying the signals that matter, emerging winners, and red flags that practitioners should monitor.
A forward-looking assessment of Ethical sourcing & human rights due diligence trends in 2026, identifying the signals that matter, emerging winners, and red flags that practitioners should monitor.
A forward-looking assessment of Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization trends in 2026, identifying the signals that matter, emerging winners, and red flags that practitioners should monitor.
A forward-looking assessment of Supply chain traceability & transparency trends in 2026, identifying the signals that matter, emerging winners, and red flags that practitioners should monitor.
A comprehensive cost and ROI analysis for logistics automation covering warehouse robotics, automated sorting systems, delivery drones, and autonomous delivery vehicles with payback timelines by operation scale.
A concrete implementation case from a city or utility pilot in Critical minerals supply chains (lithium, cobalt, rare earths), covering design choices, measured outcomes, and transferable lessons for other jurisdictions.
A detailed case study tracing how a startup in Critical minerals supply chains (lithium, cobalt, rare earths) scaled to enterprise level, with lessons on product-market fit, funding, and operational challenges.
A concrete implementation with numbers, lessons learned, and what to copy/avoid. Focus on safety cases, unit economics, deployment constraints, and ops playbooks.
A concrete implementation case from a city or utility pilot in Supplier sustainability scoring & ratings, covering design choices, measured outcomes, and transferable lessons for other jurisdictions.
A detailed case study tracing how a startup in Supplier sustainability scoring & ratings scaled to enterprise level, with lessons on product-market fit, funding, and operational challenges.
Essential KPIs for Critical minerals supply chains (lithium, cobalt, rare earths) across sectors, with benchmark ranges from recent deployments and guidance on meaningful measurement versus vanity metrics.
An in-depth analysis of the most dynamic subsegments within Critical minerals supply chains (lithium, cobalt, rare earths), tracking where momentum is building, capital is flowing, and breakthroughs are emerging.
A comprehensive state-of-play assessment for Critical minerals supply chains (lithium, cobalt, rare earths), evaluating current successes, persistent challenges, and the most promising near-term developments.
A comprehensive state-of-play assessment for Logistics automation, drones & last-mile delivery, evaluating current successes, persistent challenges, and the most promising near-term developments.
An in-depth analysis of the most dynamic subsegments within Resilient & adaptive supply networks, tracking where momentum is building, capital is flowing, and breakthroughs are emerging.
A comprehensive state-of-play assessment for Resilient & adaptive supply networks, evaluating current successes, persistent challenges, and the most promising near-term developments.
An in-depth analysis of the most dynamic subsegments within Supplier sustainability scoring & ratings, tracking where momentum is building, capital is flowing, and breakthroughs are emerging.
A comprehensive state-of-play assessment for Supplier sustainability scoring & ratings, evaluating current successes, persistent challenges, and the most promising near-term developments.
A practical primer on Critical minerals supply chains (lithium, cobalt, rare earths) covering key concepts, decision frameworks, and evaluation criteria for sustainability professionals and teams exploring this space.
A practical primer on Supplier sustainability scoring & ratings covering key concepts, decision frameworks, and evaluation criteria for sustainability professionals and teams exploring this space.
A practitioner conversation: what surprised them, what failed, and what they'd do differently. Focus on safety cases, unit economics, deployment constraints, and ops playbooks.
Essential KPIs for Logistics automation, drones & last-mile delivery across sectors, with benchmark ranges from recent deployments and guidance on meaningful measurement versus vanity metrics.
Signals to watch, value pools, and how the landscape may shift over the next 12–24 months. Focus on safety cases, unit economics, deployment constraints, and ops playbooks.
A rigorous look at the most persistent misconceptions about Critical minerals supply chains (lithium, cobalt, rare earths), with evidence-based corrections and practical implications for decision-makers.
Myths vs. realities, backed by recent evidence and practitioner experience.
A rigorous look at the most persistent misconceptions about Supplier sustainability scoring & ratings, with evidence-based corrections and practical implications for decision-makers.
Side-by-side analysis of common myths versus evidence-backed realities in Critical minerals supply chains (lithium, cobalt, rare earths), helping practitioners distinguish credible claims from marketing noise.
Side-by-side analysis of common myths versus evidence-backed realities in Logistics automation, drones & last-mile delivery, helping practitioners distinguish credible claims from marketing noise.
Side-by-side analysis of common myths versus evidence-backed realities in Resilient & adaptive supply networks, helping practitioners distinguish credible claims from marketing noise.
Side-by-side analysis of common myths versus evidence-backed realities in Supplier sustainability scoring & ratings, helping practitioners distinguish credible claims from marketing noise.
Essential KPIs for Resilient & adaptive supply networks across sectors, with benchmark ranges from recent deployments and guidance on meaningful measurement versus vanity metrics.
Essential KPIs for Supplier sustainability scoring & ratings across sectors, with benchmark ranges from recent deployments and guidance on meaningful measurement versus vanity metrics.
Strategic analysis of value creation and capture in Critical minerals supply chains (lithium, cobalt, rare earths), mapping where economic returns concentrate and which players are best positioned to benefit.
Strategic analysis of value creation and capture in Logistics automation, drones & last-mile delivery, mapping where economic returns concentrate and which players are best positioned to benefit.
Strategic analysis of value creation and capture in Resilient & adaptive supply networks, mapping where economic returns concentrate and which players are best positioned to benefit.
Strategic analysis of value creation and capture in Supplier sustainability scoring & ratings, mapping where economic returns concentrate and which players are best positioned to benefit.
A forward-looking assessment of Critical minerals supply chains (lithium, cobalt, rare earths) trends in 2026, identifying the signals that matter, emerging winners, and red flags that practitioners should monitor.
A forward-looking assessment of Logistics automation, drones & last-mile delivery trends in 2026, identifying the signals that matter, emerging winners, and red flags that practitioners should monitor.
A forward-looking assessment of Resilient & adaptive supply networks trends in 2026, identifying the signals that matter, emerging winners, and red flags that practitioners should monitor.
A forward-looking assessment of Supplier sustainability scoring & ratings trends in 2026, identifying the signals that matter, emerging winners, and red flags that practitioners should monitor.