We can't afford to lock down. Trade decisions made now will shape whether we have diverse, cost-effective and accessible sources of supply in the future.

Sean Doherty and Kimberley Botwright 27 Mar 2020

COVID-19

How China can rebuild global supply chain resilience after COVID-19

Companies are exploring creative ways to restart global supply chains.

Francisco Betti and Jun Ni 23 Mar 2020

COVID-19

5 things supermarkets want you to know right now

There's plenty of food in the supply chain and no need to hoard essentials, for one.

Samantha Sault 20 Mar 2020

Supply Chain and Transport

How to decarbonize shipping without spending billions

To help meet its 50% emission reduction target, the maritime shipping sector is turning to digital technology to drive efficiencies along the supply chain.

Wajiha Khalid and Sheikh Ahsan Ullah Tariq 13 Mar 2020

Forests

How to build deforestation-free supply chains: lessons from Indonesia

The private sector and the Indonesian government have both helped to reduce deforestation within the country. Here's what other firms and funders can learn from their experiences.

Michael B. Jenkins and Eric Usher 05 Mar 2020

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

The surprising benefits of self-driving trucks

We might ignore them, but trucks are fundamental to our daily lives - which is why the coming transition to self-driving trucks is going to be such a game-changer.

Don Burnette and Paz Eshel 02 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus is disrupting global value chains. Here's how companies can respond

The oubreak shows the need for companies to focus on preparedness and reponse to risk.

Francisco Betti and Per Kristian Hong 27 Feb 2020

COVID-19

This is the impact of the Coronavirus on business

As the spread of COVID-19 highlights cracks in global trust and the pitfalls of global interdependency, businesses must invest in strategic, operational and financial resilience.

Richard Smith-Bingham and Kavitha Hariharan 21 Feb 2020

Fourth Industrial Revolution

This tiny chip could protect against counterfeiting

MIT researchers’ millimeter-sized ID chip integrates a cryptographic processor, an antenna array that transmits data in the high terahertz range, and photovoltaic diodes for power.

Robert Matheson · MIT News 21 Feb 2020

Supply Chain and Transport

The vital role played by logistics during humanitarian crises

When humanitarian crises arise, supply chains are crucial to ensure aid reaches the most vulnerable - which is why public-private partnerships such as LET are making a difference.

Soren Skou 19 Feb 2020

Sustainable Development

How a chocolate bar gives hope for a new economy

Working with the tech, advertising and communication sectors, we can accelerate climate action and protect our natural capital.

Achim Steiner 18 Feb 2020

Supply Chain and Transport

How decarbonizing shipping could unlock a global energy transition

Decarbonizing maritime shipping is a huge challenge - but it could catalyze a broader switch to clean energy. Here's how.

Johannah Christensen 22 Jan 2020

Supply Chain and Transport

How to unlock the promise of electric transportation

There are still some challenges involved in making sustainable mobility the global norm. The tech and the industry are ready - now it's up to governments to get EVs over the finish line.

Maryrose Sylvester 20 Jan 2020

Supply Chain and Transport

From medicine to milk, this is Russia's plan to make every good traceable

6 billion codes are already tracked in Russia's ambitious digital scheme which aims to tackle the shadow economy.

Ivan Streshinsky 19 Jan 2020

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