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Deusto publishes a guide to measure social value in the supply chain
As expectations for responsible business practices grow, researchers from the University of Deusto and Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) have published a new guide under the European project ReSChape to help companies measure and manage their social impact. The guide provides a clear methodology to quantify social value across the supply chain and identify improvement areas, aligning with EU sustainability frameworks. ReSChape, launched after the COVID-19 pandemic, addresses global disruptions by offering practical tools for more resilient, innovative, and responsible supply chains.
Published by El Canal Marítimo y Logístico. July 2025
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Blackout in Spain: A wake-up call on political risks in the supply chain
The ReSChape project has highlighted the growing relevance of political risks in supply chains, emphasizing how vulnerabilities in energy, telecommunications, and cybersecurity can disrupt entire production systems.
Published by Cadena de Suministro. May 2025
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Zaragoza Logistics Center drives the sustainable outsourcing process in the logistics and transport sector
The ReSChape project supports the transition toward more sustainable outsourcing practices in the logistics and transport sector. By promoting resilience, environmental responsibility, and strategic adaptability, the project helps SMEs navigate complex global supply chain challenges while aligning with EU sustainability goals.
Published by Logística Profesional. May 2025
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The impact of political megatrends on supply chains
The ReSChape project is actively analyzing the political dimension of supply chains, identifying key megatrends such as protectionism, political instability, and supranationalism. These forces are reshaping global trade dynamics and challenging companies to rethink sourcing, production, and distribution strategies.
Published by Logística360. May 2025
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Social impact of supply chains
The past few years have been marked by a series of abrupt changes that profoundly impacted the global economy and society as a whole. These shifts are expected to have significant consequences in the years to come. Globalisation, technological advancements and evolving consumer demands have greatly influenced supply chains, compelling organisations to continuously adapt to the increasing volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) of the business environment.
Published by Mecalux. March 2025
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Navigating Supply Chain Gaps
In the post-COVID era, concerns about labor shortages and skills gaps in supply chains appear in the news more and more frequently. From sourcing to logistics and last-mile distribution, skills and labor shortages have become key challenges for most companies. Digitalization, AI and robotization help alleviate some of the pressures, but the irony is that there are also gaps and skills shortages in these domains.
Published by Supply Chain Brain. February 2025
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Initiatives to improve the social and environmental impact of supply chains
The conference organized by the University of Deusto has unveiled several initiatives and strategies aimed at social, economic and environmental sustainability in logistics outsourcing.
Published by Diario El Canal. October 2024
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12 strategies for companies to achieve a more sustainable and resilient supply chain in the face of unforeseen events
The ReSChape project has presented a new report with strategies to help SMEs respond to unexpected situations such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine or Brexit.
Published by Logística Profesional. October 2024
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Social Accounting, Sustainable Development, and Technological Innovation: ReSChape Project Advances
The IAMOT 2024 Conference Unveils Key Insights from Three Groundbreaking Studies.
ReSChape Pioneers in Advancing Research and Development, Enhancing Social and Environmental Well-being through More Resilient and Responsible Supply Chains.
Published by Sostenibilidad. July 2024
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CNR, Cranfield University and ZLC present the progress of the European project to redefine the supply chain
The progress of the ReSChape project, backed by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Program, came to light at EurOMA 2024. The reorganization of globalization, the boom of digital economy and the handing down of social sustainability to suppliers stand out as key players in the new models.
Published by Logística Profesional. July 2024
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Sostenibilità sociale e resilienza nelle supply chain
The changes taking place at the level
social, environmental, political and
technology they put more and more
the resilience of the
supply chain in terms of capacity
to avoid and deal with risks
different nature.
Published by Logistica Management. April 2024
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Recruitment and Retention
The skills shortage is a challenge for the grocery supply chains, but also an opportunity. Dr. Dimitra Kalaitzi, member of the ReSChape team from Alston University, discuss the recruitment and retention strategies for the grocery supply chain.
Published by Focus. February 2024
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Le FILIERE ITALIANE di fronte alla sfida delle materie prime
In the heart of Italian industry, the lack of critical raw materials presents itself as a titanic challenge, a challenge that goes beyond just the economic realm and extends to the very foundations of sustainability and innovation. This article explores the intricate dynamics that Italian companies, particularly in the manufacturing and automotive sectors, face in their struggle to navigate the shaky terrain of critical resources and lay the groundwork for a more sustainable future.
Published by Scenari. December 2023
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Zaragoza Logistics Center analyzes the social perspective of the supply chain
ReSChape, a European funded-project launched in Oct 2022, consists of analyzing the social part of the chain, how a supply chain should be in order to function socially at all levels. Supply chains may have weak links, adding that can be disrupted by a variety of circumstances.
Published by Diario el Canal. October 2022
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