DENVER, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spinnaker, a
global leader in supply chain consulting and supply chain execution
services, announced today that it has been recognized as a green
supply chain leader by the Supply & Demand Chain Executive
magazine for the fourth time since 2008.
The 2012 Green Supply Chain Awards recognize companies that are
making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain
strategy. The awards also recognize providers of supply chain
solutions and services that are assisting their customers in
achieving measurable sustainability goals.
Spinnaker has already surpassed an earlier goal to reduce solid
waste by more than 50% and has exceeded annual goals each of the
past three years related to energy usage in their production
facilities. More recently, they implemented enhanced recycling
programs at several of their supply chain operations/distribution
centers. These programs shifted items from the waste stream
back into raw materials, generating thousands of dollars in
positive ROI for the organization. These practices will be
put to the test as the firm continues its expansion in January of
2013 with a new facility in Columbus,
Ohio.
"We take pride in the acknowledgement of Spinnaker's
long-standing commitment to leveraging green, sustainable supply
chain practices within our own organization," said Rob Benson,
Managing Principal at Spinnaker. "As a supply chain services
provider, we are equally committed to leveraging our expertise to
help our clients achieve critical sustainability objectives for
their operations, particularly when they have not yet fully
unlocked the potential benefits, both environmentally and
financially."
One notable client publishes an annual sustainability report
card. Their recent edition includes the impactful work being done
at their facility in partnership with Spinnaker (pps. 21-22).
"We measure our own success by the success of our clients. Nothing
reflects this commitment more pointedly than having one of our
largest clients highlight the remanufacturing center that we
support to their stakeholders," said Benson.
Spinnaker's dedication to green supply chain solutions has
become even more central to their services. Particularly in
the area of Returns Solutions, they have developed a more strategic
focus and expertise as part of its VAWD services. "Spinnaker
really does put ideas into action when it comes to green supply
chain practices," said Jeff Jorgensen, Vice President of Supply
Chain Execution at Spinnaker. "It's the domino effect that is
exciting. The more we show clients tangible results from
sustainable business practices, the easier it becomes to see the
ripple effect of that success and impact across their
organization."
About Spinnaker
Founded in 2002, Spinnaker leads the industry with innovative
supply chain solutions that help clients remain competitive in the
global marketplace. Spinnaker offers a comprehensive
service/solution mix ranging from supply chain consulting services
to logistics services.
Spinnaker has partnered with a range of clients from Fortune 500
companies to start-up enterprises, most of whom are market leaders
in their respective industries. Spinnaker delivers supply
chain excellence with world-class people, processes, technology and
operational know-how. Headquartered in Denver, Spinnaker offices are also located in
Boston, Memphis, Singapore and London. To learn more, visit
www.spinnakermgmt.com or call 877-476-0576.
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SOURCE Spinnaker