Smarter Supply Chains for a

Sustainable Future,
Held on 13th September 2010
 Results of the audience pole

• We asked the audience the same question at that we

asked in the opening and closing sessions to see how
the audience views changed during the day
• We can make positive moves towards a sustainable
supply chain in today’s economy and we know some
of the things we need to do.
• We need to collaborate further to learn and take
action.

2
 In a weak economy can we help the public make sustainable choices?

1 - Yes 71% Before

89% After

6% Before
2 - No After
2%

22% Before
3 - Maybe After
8%

3
Is there a strong alignment between a sustainable supply chain, brand
reputation and profits?

50% Before
1 - Yes
59% After

Before
2 - No 18%
After
11%

32% Before
3 - Maybe
31% After

4
Can organisations work collaboratively, sharing information and ideas in a
competitive environment?

54% Before
1 - Yes
After
61%

11% Before
2 - No
After
6%

34% Before
3 - Maybe
After
33%

5
Do you have a clear understanding of the elements required to progress
towards a sustainable supply chain in the next 3-5 years?

16% Before
1 - Yes After
41%

37% Before
2 - No
16% After

Before
47%
3 - To some extent After
43%