A sustainable future influence by suppliers One of the points discussed with Wilgar — one that rears its head in many sustainability discussions — is around cost . At an integral point of the supply chain , much of the precedence is taken by cost optimisation and ensuring viability of products from a financial standpoint . But , as sustainability is often a costly shift to make , it ’ s interesting to see how businesses like NSG are able to transition to new and greener pastures , particularly when , like NSG , 50 % of spend is tied in the upstream supply chain .
One of the important activities that Wilgar must undertake is foresight ; seeing the costs and understanding the wider global implications of the company ’ s sustainability agenda .
“ I try to visualise the impact and value of procurement and of our supply base as an iceberg : the traditional financial measures are clearly visible above the waterline , but
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