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From the tundra to the savannah: climate change risk for a global mining company

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Bumper the Cat

Rio Tinto, the second largest diversified mining company in the world, combats different types of climate change risks across its geographically diverse global footprint.

Toothpaste courtesy of robots?! Colgate-Palmolive’s digital supply chain

Posted on November 15, 2017 by CPG Manufacturing Fan

CPG companies strive to make supply chains more tech enabled to increase efficiency, improve profits, and better cater to the customer. Colgate-Palmolive is doing it well.

Overcoming Material Risks: NRG’s Response to Climate Change

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Remi Etienne

NRG operates one of the United States of America’s largest and most diverse power generation portfolios. However, they currently face a common challenge in their industry: the majority (~90%) of their power is generated from hydrocarbons. [1]

A Perfect Storm: When Hurricanes Hit the Medicine Supply

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Daniel Gastfriend

On Sept. 20th, Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico, disrupting a major pharmaceutical manufacturing base. If the FDA is to prevent future medicine shortages in the face of climate change, it must heed the warning.

From Taobao.com to Hema Supermarket, Alibaba’s Digitalized Food Supply Chain

Posted on November 15, 2017 by W

This essay talks about how digitalization affects Alibaba's supply chain design and introduces the challenges and opportunities of its new Hema Supermarket.

Is Amazon Prime Driving Unrealistic Customer Expectations?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Kimberly

Speed and low prices are driving recent eccomerce retail strategies – but is Amazon setting them up for failure in the future with their Amazon Prime program?

Starbucks: the future isn’t brew-tiful

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Coffeeislife

Coffee is under attack. Can Starbucks save the day?

What Walmart Wants for Christmas: A Digital Supply Chain Makeover

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Arthur Dief

Walmart will need to consider creative digitalization solutions to improve its supply chain and maintain its dominance in retail over its competitors.

Blockchain Technology: Walmart’s Holy Grail of Food Supply Chain Management?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Roger L

Walmart bets big on blockchain to improve its food supply chain management.

Digitalization: Enabling A Home (Depot) Run in eCommerce Fulfillment

Posted on November 15, 2017 by M V

How supply chain enhancements enable The Home Depot to better serve its online customers.

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