The Supply Chain Year in Stories: June 2024
DP World: Delivering the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup
For the first time ever, one of the biggest tournaments in cricket – the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup – is being held in the US.
The action began as Aaron Jones’ unbeaten 94 from just 40 balls steered USA to a seven-wicket win over Canada, ensuring the co-hosts got off to the perfect start.
While there has, understandably, been much fanfare over the competition as a whole from a sporting perspective, far less has been reported about the logistics and organisation behind it.
One of many outstanding efforts seen in recent months is the creation of a world-class temporary stadium in Long Island, New York – an area better known for its stunning, championship-quality golf courses.
Logistics giant DP World was among the companies to play a key role in the operation.
Pitches transported from Florida to New York
Built at a cost of US$30m, the newly-established Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Eisenhower Park can seat up to 34,000 fans.
Supporters are set to flock to Long Island on Monday morning when the ground hosts its first match, a group stage contest between South Africa and Sri Lanka, at 10.30 ET.
In the build-up to the tournament, DP World was tasked with coordinating a fleet of more than 20 vehicles and 40 drivers to transport both match and practice pitches northwards on a two-day journey from Florida to New York.
These trucks travelled through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey, covering around 1,250 miles from point to point.
The pitches – strips of clay, soil and Bermuda grass measuring roughly 20m x 3m – were cut in two and loaded onto trucks, with each individual tray wrapped to create a microclimate and maintain the integrity and moisture of the pitches en route to New York.
How is GM Integrating Sustainability into its Supply Chain?
Leading automotive giant General Motors is leading initiatives to embed sustainability into every area of the supply chain, with a focus on logistics, materials, packaging and supplier sustainability.
Through a policy of active engagement, the cross-functional GPSC Sustainability Team aims to foster robust relationships with suppliers, urging them to identify opportunities for emissions reduction with ambitious goals and aggressive timelines.
The team also continues to encourage Tier I suppliers to sign GM’s Supplier Pledge, which comprehensively embraces sustainability. This pledge includes commitments to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions related to products or services provided to GM and attaining or exceeding a minimum EcoVadis score of 50 by 2025 in the areas of Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
By the end of 2023, 71% of GM’s direct and logistics suppliers by budgeted annual purchase value had committed to the pledge.
What is the GM Supplier Sustainability Goals Framework?
GM introduced the Supplier Sustainability Goals Framework as a comprehensive system designed to evaluate and enhance sustainability within its Tier I supplier community, including key indirect and logistic suppliers. The framework is part of GM's broader strategy to encourage suppliers to take progressively ambitious steps towards a more sustainable future.
Central to this initiative are the GM Supplier Pledge Guide and the Supplier Sustainability Goals Framework. These documents outline GM's supply chain goals, priorities, and processes for its Tier I suppliers. The framework categorises supplier engagement into four levels allowing for tailored, supplier-specific goals based on priority assessments:
- Compliance
- Commitment
- Growth
- Leadership
This structured approach aims to drive increased sustainability engagement across the supply chain.
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