Sourcing

Wal-Mart's latest undertaking has been met with mixed reviews. Labeled everything from "audacious" to "game-changing" and often compared to Wal-Mart's 2003 RFID mandate, find out how industry enthusiasts are reacting.

The index will ultimately provide consumers the information they need to assess the sustainability of products.

The Earthkeepers 2.0 boot is designed for disassembly and recycling for people who want to tread more lightly on the planet.

BIC Europe will leverage Zycus' Strategic Sourcing software in Europe to automate and standardize its sourcing initiatives for packaging supply.

By Parimal Goel, program director, Manufacturing Industry Solutions, MindTree Ltd.

The new software from NGC will be implemented worldwide as a strategic PLM and global sourcing solution for all of the company's regions and brands.

By Stephen F. Dean, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

Companies that join Ceres must make continuous strides in improving their sustainability performance and reporting practices.