Why Sustainability in Supply Chain Management Is Much More Than Just Compliance
Tobias Kirchhoff, host from TÜV Rheinland, speaks with Dr. Bahar Cat-Krause, Global Head of Sustainability at TÜV Rheinland People & Business Assurance, about the most important questions around sustainable supply chains.
🎯 Key Questions Answered in This Episode:
✅ What exactly is a supply chain—and who is part of it?
✅ Why is sustainability in the supply chain so important?
✅ What legal obligations do companies face?
✅ Why do German companies struggle with the Supply Chain Act?
✅ What challenges arise in implementing sustainable standards?
✅ How can technology (e.g. AI or blockchain) help make supply chains more sustainable and efficient?
✅ What first steps should companies take to make their supply chain more sustainable?
00:00:00 Introduction to BusinessShift Podcast00:00:24 Understanding the Supply Chain00:01:04 Sustainability in the Supply Chain00:02:19 Challenges in Sustainable Supply Chain Management00:08:31 The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act00:16:49 Future of Sustainable Supply Chains00:19:04 Practical Steps for Companies00:20:48 Conclusion and Podcast Outro🔹 Sustainability in the supply chain goes beyond compliance – it’s a strategic advantage.
🔹 The biggest challenges are transparency, supplier relationships, and the additional effort required by new regulations.
🔹 Technological innovations such as AI and blockchain can support the efficient implementation of sustainable supply chains.
🔹 Consumers play a powerful role: their purchasing behavior influences corporate action.
🔹 Companies should begin with a comprehensive supply chain analysis and implement targeted sustainability measures.
✔ Entrepreneurs looking to adopt more sustainable practices
✔ Executives developing innovative business models
✔ Anyone who wants to understand how sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand
📌 Learn More & Further Resources:
All about TÜV Rheinland’s sustainability services:
https://www.tuv.com/landingpage/en/sustainability/
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