SupplyChain Magazine September 2019 | Page 69

BUILD ON SUCCESS You track financial objectives , such as revenue and profit , of course . It ’ s said you can ’ t improve what

“ ULTIMATELY , A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO SUPPLY CHAINS WILL BE THE ONLY VIABLE CHOICE FOR ANY COMPANY ’ S LONG- TERM SUCCESS ”

— Mike Hachtman , CEO of Relogistics
of supply chains , and collaborating on efforts to develop and establish sustainable practices can benefit all . While it may feel counterintuitive to work with rivals , combining efforts on sustainability practices not only advances the objectives , but offers an opportunity for positive public perception and to build credibility with industry and consumers . you can ’ t measure , so develop sustainability objectives and track their successes . Then , build on these successes and use them as springboards to further your efforts .
The road to sustainability can ’ t be accomplished overnight , and it won ’ t be done with shortsighted or apathetic efforts . It might also require initial investment to facilitate the necessary procedural and cultural changes . By starting your efforts now and building on each small success , innovation will breed throughout the process and strengthen the business case to work in conjunction with the social case . Consumer demands and changing regulations have pushed environmental concerns into the discussion for businesses across the globe . Ultimately , a sustainable approach to supply chains will be the only viable choice for any company ’ s long-term success .
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BUILD ON SUCCESS You track financial objectives , such as revenue and profit , of course . It ’ s said you can ’ t improve what
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