What do the Tooth Fairy and the Big Mac have in common? They are examples of “whimsical” indicators that measure the economy in unconventional, creative ways. These types of offerings showcase how information can be presented in both entertaining and personally relatable ways, such as connecting with familiar experiences. For example, who, as a child ..read more

In 2023, the Brewers Association published its Water Risk Assessment Tool and the title of the associated webinar, “Water: The Ultimate Supply Chain Challenge,” perfectly encapsulates the importance of addressing water-related risks faced by breweries. According to Quartz, the most vulnerable industries for water stress-related risks include the beverage and food industry along with the apparel, tech ..read more

The 18th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) ranks 163 independent states and territories according to their level of peacefulness. The Index report provides analysis on trends in peace, its economic value, and how to develop peaceful societies. The GPI is produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), which is an independent ..read more

On April 10, 2024, U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) launched its U.S. Environmental Technologies Top Export Market Rankings tool, which is open access. The tool explores the top markets for environmental technologies, ranked in order of most likely for export success potential and combines trade data, market research, and exporting tips all in ..read more

This year’s annual post once again provides insights and reports on select trends and offerings that materialized in 2023. Kelly’s section focuses on the importance of maintaining quality standards for ..read more

The White House released a report on June 8 indicating “increased access to transportation and warehousing capacity and equipment, solid throughput at the ports, improved delivery times, greater ocean shipping ..read more

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day (and my oldest son who is named Patrick), here is how Ireland positively ranks against other countries using various criteria. 2 – Global Food ..read more

The Global Sustainable Enterprise System (GSES) was developed to address the all too real issue of grappling with the large number of sustainability certifications that are available in the market ..read more

StormGeo – StormGeo, a weather intelligence and decision-support solutions provider for the shipping industry, launched its new Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Simulator. According to the press release, the new tool ..read more

Last month, supply chain transparency software provider, Sourcemap, launched its Forced Labor Due Diligence Solution (FLDD) to help U.S. businesses meet standards mandated by the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act ..read more