2Sustain

Xerox has released its sixth Global Citizenship Report which highlights how the company’s continued innovation supports the triple bottom line, commonly referred to as “people, planet and profits.”

For example, Xerox says it leverages the power of technology to help customers reduce their carbon footprint.  The company offers:

• managed print services which can cut paper use through digital imaging, archiving and indexing.
• solid ink technology which generates less waste.

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I just had the pleasure of participating on a conference call with Tim Cummins of the IACCM (International Association for Contract & Commercial Management ).  Tim is one of the most knowledgeable, thoughtful and articulate guys out there when it comes to the myriad of issues facing 21st century supply management and contracting professionals. Tim and I spoke at length about the complex new world of supply chain management in the face of globalization, increased regulation, distributed supply chains, and the resulting new risk factors that must be managed by 21st century executives. In particular we focused in on the reputational risks companies face if they get it wrong – as well as the benefits if they get it right.

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