Industry’s Reaction Mixed to Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has generated a spectrum of reactions from various industry stakeholders, reflecting the complexities and challenges associated with its implementation. Positive Responses and Support Many large companies and industry leaders have welcomed the CSDDD, seeing it as a necessary step towards promoting sustainable and responsible business […]

What Is the EU Digital Product Passport?

Sustainability and transparency are major topics for governments, regulators, and businesses around the globe, and the European Union remains on the forefront of creating comprehensive legislation to improve the information available about a given product’s environmental impacts. The EU has recently introduced a framework for a new Digital Product Passport (DPP), a first-of-its-kind digital identifier […]

Understanding Anti-Greenwashing Laws and the Rise of ‘Greenhushing’

Anti-greenwashing laws are on the rise in response to growing global concerns around environmental protections and sustainability. In recent years, legislative and regulatory bodies have introduced new laws and controls to curtail these practices. Whether through deceptive marketing claims or other misleading information, greenwashing undermines genuine environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts, affecting both public […]

Inspectorio Wins Best AI-Based Solution for Supply Chain at the AI Breakthrough Awards

Inspectorio is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the “Best AI-Based Solution for Supply Chain” at the AI Breakthrough Awards 2024! The award highlights Inspectorio’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the realm of artificial intelligence. The AI Breakthrough Awards are renowned for recognizing leading companies, technologies, and products in the AI industry. With […]

Bill C-59’s Anti-Greenwashing Laws Prompt Major Reactions From Industry Groups

Bill C-59, a Canadian bill which includes new anti-greenwashing rules, took effect on June 20, 2024—and shortly after, major oil and gas businesses pulled nearly every marketing claim from their websites and other digital channels. As dramatic a response as this may seem, Bill C-59’s requirements around environmental claims, and its penalties for non-compliance have […]

5 Steps to Effectively Transition to a New Supply Chain Management Solution

The supply chain business landscape is changing, requirements are growing, and expectations on brands and retailers are increasingly high. Traditional solutions are no longer sufficient, and many companies are looking to adopt more advanced technologies. However, one thing holding them back is the fear of complicated onboarding and difficult transitions. Here are four steps you […]

Supply Chains Seeing the Payoff from Artificial Intelligence Investments

Companies that are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their supply chains are seeing greater impact from technology across their operations than those who aren’t, according to the 2024 State of Supply Chain report. While it’s true digitization of supply chain processes has been ongoing for a decade, recent innovations in the applications of AI have […]

How the CSDDD Will Impact Supply Chains and How to Prepare

The European Union’s Parliament adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on April 24th, 2024, aimed at protecting the environment and human rights worldwide. This Directive introduces a transformative approach to corporate governance with profound implications for global supply chains producing goods sold in Europe. As companies brace for its implementation, understanding the nuances […]

Three reasons to use artificial intelligence in your supply chain

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most impactful advancement in how supply chains are managed since back when companies first replaced paper folders with online spreadsheets. We’ve come a long way from there – spreadsheets aren’t that impressive anymore – to embrace AI, which has taken over how we manage, execute, and evaluate our supply chain […]

Retail Supplier Scorecards Need to be More Than Just Glorified Snapshots of Standard Business KPIs

On March 21, 2024, global retail leaders met at The Langham, London for a breakfast briefing hosted by Inspectorio and Columbus Consulting. The invitation-only event brought together brands including Mango, ASOS, PVH, and Hunkemöller to discuss and share the most effective supplier practices. The industry has long leveraged dashboards and business key performance indexes to […]