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Bellwether Services Offers White Paper on Green Supply Chain InnovationApr 28, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Bellwether Services said it has published a white paper: "Demystifying the Green Supply Chain Transformation, A Laser Focused Strategy for the North American Supply Base." The green supply chain publication, the company noted, is an educational tool for sourcing, procurement, purchasing, buying, sustainability, and supply chain professionals. Bellwether said the report is one of the few targeted first green supply chain management tools for the North American retail manufacturing supply base. Specifically, it is a four-step green supply chain methodology for the sometimes overlooked Tier 2 Suppliers. It highlights a supplier development strategy and numerous tactical tips for a forward looking sourcing manager or director. "Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Sustainability Leaders are consistently focused on mitigating supply chain risk and protecting corporate assets in a responsible way," said John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB. "Retail Manufacturing Sourcing Directors and Managers now have a Green Supply Chain risk mitigation tool which supports their supply base, corporate bottom line, and environment." According to a release, Demystifying the Green Supply Chain Transformation, A Laser Focused Strategy for the North American Supply Base White Paper is applicable to all Tier 2 Manufacturers and Service providers in numerous industries such as component manufacturers, consumer products, medical device and equipment, public utilities, food, beverage, transportation, freight forwarders, computer products, as well as private equity, financial services, and media. Bellwether Services is a Lean Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, supply chain, spend management, environmental and quality audit consulting firm. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |