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Why an abandoned plan to use recycled plastic bottles is a wake-up call for supply chain sustainability

Written by Tinglong Dai, Professor of Operations Management & Business Analytics, Carey Business School, Johns Hopkins University

Legos are designed to last for decades. That posed a challenge when the toymaker tried to switch to recycled plastics.AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi

Lego, the world’s largest toy manufacturer, has built a reputation not only for the durability of its bricks, designed to last for decades, but also for its substantial investment in sustainability....

AI can help the government spend billions better. But humans have to be in charge
Getty ImagesThe New Zealand government spends about NZ$51.5 billion each year – around 20% of GDP – on goods, ser…
‘America’s big case’: the US Supreme Court raises doubts about Trump’s tariff regime
The US Supreme Court has heard arguments overnight on the legality of President Donald Trump’s “liberation day&rd…
As retail workers brace for the silly season, this 20c solution could dial down customer verbal abuse
More than 1.4 million people are employed in Australian retail and fast food businesses. Sadly, it’s not always a happy…
Could a ‘grey swan’ event bring down the AI revolution? Here are 3 risks we should be preparing for
James Lauritz/GettyThe term “black swan” refers to a shocking event on nobody’s radar until it actually hap…
How the plastics industry shifted responsibility for recycling onto you, the consumer
Australia’s recycling system has been lurching from one crisis to another for decades. Soft-plastic schemes are collaps…
Navigating the New Normal in Fleet Operations: A Raw Look at 2025’s Industry Shifts
The Year of Reckoning for Fleet Management 2025 isn’t just another year for fleet operators. It’s the year where everythi…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin
Introduction Darwin’s property market is known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and rural investments. With constant changes in market demand, infrastructure development, and lifestyle shifts, understanding the real value…

Restructuring alone won't clean up the banks' act
Many entrenched motivations for misconduct in the banking sector have been uncovered by the ongoing royal commission. Not least are the conflicts of interest inherent in the major Australian banks…
Home office storage solutions
Many people in the United Kingdom now work from home either full-time or in a hybrid role. Indeed, some 38 percent of Brits work at home in some capacity. This…
How to simplify and supercharge sales and customer teams to improve business growth
By Ben Pluznyk, ANZ Country Manager, Freshworks Providing quality customer experience has become the cornerstone for customer retention and a key driver for improving profits. In fact, customers who have experienced…

A new generation of young Australian small business owners is redefining success, driven by a desire to create a lasting legacy through the positi...

In a world where many small businesses are still trying to work out how to actually use AI (not just talk about it), Australian fintech LoanOption...

The world of mobility is changing fast, and car ownership is no longer the default. Across Australia, professionals and businesses alike are seeki...

“You shouldn’t need a large account balance to experience real-time investing. Technology should make that kind of access universal.” For decades...

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, announced that Greg Nicolle, G...

pay.com.au, the end-to-end payments and rewards platform, today announced the launch of International Payments, Australia’s first foreign exchange...