Corporate sustainability strategies and cutting supply chain costs

On today’s episode, we discuss whether businesses are backtracking on their environmental commitments and Boston Consulting Group’s tips for cutting supply chain costs. 

Despite media reports of corporate backtracking on sustainability, the news on the ground is more complex. We discuss a piece by Paul Simpson, who argues that many companies are quietly advancing their environmental goals – not just because it’s the right thing for the planet, but because it’s good for business too.

Chief operating officers (COOs) are under increasing pressure to proactively manage supply chain costs amid global disruptions, but reactive strategies won’t deliver lasting value. We discuss a piece written by consultants from Boston Consulting Group, who put forward five ways in which COOs should approach cost-cutting initiatives to deliver sustainable efficiency. 

Links:

https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/whats-next-corporate-environmental-agenda/indepth/article/1915218

https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/five-ways-coos-reduce-supply-chain-costs/opinion-and-analysis/article/1915092

Credits:

Presenters: Éilis Cronin and Antonia Garrett Peel

Producer: Inga Marsden

Artwork: David Robinson

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The podcast delves into the world of leadership and management, bringing fresh insights, trends and advice to the ears of busy senior leaders.

We interview CEOs, founders, authors, executive coaches, business professors and other experts to discover the real secrets to effective leadership.

We also provide crucial insight into some of the biggest business stories of the day to help you stay ahead of the curve. 

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