Dennys Supplier Diversity Strategy Boosts Corporate DEI Efforts

Dennys Supplier Diversity Strategy Boosts Corporate DEI Efforts

Denny's views supplier diversity as a cornerstone of its DEI strategy, fostering economic development and social equity by supporting minority-owned businesses. Driven by a transformation following racial discrimination lawsuits, the company actively integrates DEI into its corporate culture and operations. Since 1993, Denny's has spent over $2 billion with diverse suppliers, demonstrating a sustained commitment to expanding diverse partnerships. This commitment reflects a broader effort to address past shortcomings and build a more inclusive and equitable business environment.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Aviation Industry Adopts Sustainable Fuel and Digital Training

Aviation Industry Adopts Sustainable Fuel and Digital Training

The aviation industry faces significant environmental challenges, requiring strategies like noise management, emission control, and waste management. Sustainable aviation fuels, carbon offsetting, and carbon trading are crucial tools. A circular economy model for aircraft retirement is essential. The industry aims to reduce emissions by 50% by 2050, demanding collaborative efforts and talent development across the entire sector. This includes investing in research and development, implementing stricter regulations, and fostering public awareness about the environmental impact of air travel.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Supply Chain Audits Fail to Ensure Human Rights Protections

Supply Chain Audits Fail to Ensure Human Rights Protections

Current supply chain audits are often ineffective in improving human rights due to limited scope, flawed processes, lack of binding results, and absent standards and regulations. To enhance audit effectiveness, it's crucial to broaden the scope, reform the audit process, strengthen enforcement, foster international cooperation, empower local law enforcement, leverage technological advancements, and raise consumer awareness. These combined efforts are essential to building a fair and equitable global supply chain system that prioritizes human rights and corporate accountability.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Italy Imposes Stiff Penalties on Noncompliant Ecommerce Sellers

Italy Imposes Stiff Penalties on Noncompliant Ecommerce Sellers

Italy's EPR regulations are mandatory starting in July, demanding attention from e-commerce sellers. This article introduces the concept of EPR and outlines the key steps for EPR registration and reporting in Italy. It reminds sellers to prioritize compliance to avoid substantial fines and ensure the smooth operation of their business in the Italian market. Understanding and adhering to these regulations is crucial for continued success and avoiding penalties associated with non-compliance.

02/04/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Supply Chain Audits Expose Hidden Risks in Global Trade

Supply Chain Audits Expose Hidden Risks in Global Trade

Supply chain audits have failed to effectively improve human rights issues due to limited scope, lack of independence in the process, and non-binding results. To break this deadlock and establish a truly sustainable supply chain, it's necessary to broaden the audit scope, enhance independence, improve processes, strengthen supervision and law enforcement, promote standardization, and empower local law enforcement. This requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses the systemic weaknesses of current auditing practices and fosters a more accountable and transparent supply chain ecosystem.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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