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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31970671749362375362012-01-31T01:14:38.563-05:00Bellwether Services BlogBellwether Services is a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability. Bellwether serves both the private and public sectors.Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.comBlogger1521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-91979126546558665942011-06-12T07:08:00.002-04:002011-06-12T07:15:56.651-04:00Following Weeks of Social Media Buzz, Business Book Author John Wilkerson Releases "Greening the Federal Supply Chain" on Amazon.com

John Wilkerson, Vice President, Supply Chain and Sustainability Practice Executive at Bellwether Services announces the 2nd Edition, Green Supply Chain Management Book Series "Greening the Federal Supply Chain". The 2nd Edition is now avalaible online at Amazon, Banres and Noble and numerous other online retailers. Sample topics and ordering details as well as the author's background are as

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-28025242057640199102011-06-11T21:30:00.002-04:002011-06-11T21:37:09.144-04:00New Federal Sustainability Acquisition Compliance Resource by Bellwether Services is now available at Amazon & Barnes & Noble.com

John Wilkerson, Supply Chain and Sustainability Practice Executive at Bellwether Services announces the 2nd Edition, Green Supply Chain Management Book Series "Greening the Federal Supply Chain". The 2nd Edition is scheduled for online release on August 2010. The book's purpose, sample topics and ordering details as well as the author's background are as follows:Book's purpose: Federal

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-6043534846613163802011-06-01T13:29:00.004-04:002011-06-01T21:49:47.763-04:00Bellwether Services Provides Supply Chain Insight into California's Cap and Trade Program

Strategic Sourcing, Supply Risk, Environmental Regulations and Supply Chain Improvement Business Approach are shared in new column published in the ISM, e-Side publication. See brief excerpt from the authors:A new environmental policy in California will require procurement professionals doing business in the state to address carbon cap and trade or face additional cost pressures.The passage of

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-65296907279041993582011-02-25T09:56:00.002-05:002011-06-11T21:37:44.954-04:00Bellwether Services Shares Sustainability Lesson with Global Supply Chain Professionals

Business Drivers, Green Awareness and Environmental Standards are key topics discussed by Bellwether ServicesBellwether Services, a Green Supply Chain thought leader will present sustainability best practices at the Roswell Country Club, March 2011.The presenter will discuss important themes such as; Supply Chain Business Drivers, Green Standards, Green Awareness, Supply Chain Business Case

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-77244689907778750102011-01-04T09:33:00.000-05:002011-03-05T21:47:28.374-05:00John Wilkerson, Sustainability Author Weights in on Green Supply Chain Implementation Challenges during Social Media Interview

Green Awareness, Standards, Communications and other Sustainability Program Challenges shared during Supply Chain, Social Media Interview.John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB, Vice President, Supply Chain and Sustainability Practice Leader at Bellwether Services a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability. He

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-41277476326115762662010-12-18T11:25:00.001-05:002010-12-18T11:25:00.545-05:00Climate Change Thought Leader shares vision in new Kyoto Publication

See brief excerpt from Wilkerson's piece: As federal-agency Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) develop and execute the world's most progressive environmental strategy, the Federal Acquisition Team is doing its part by systematically engaging the federal supply base. Contract Management, the Contracting Officer (CO), Industrial Engineering (IE) and Contract Officer Technical Representative (COTR

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-34392773121641839092010-12-11T10:36:00.001-05:002010-12-11T10:36:00.358-05:00Cap-and-Trade Exchange Calls It Quits

See background from NYT, Energy Blog:Cap-and-Trade Exchange Calls It QuitsThe only national carbon cap-and-trade exchange in the United States is shutting down because of Congressional inaction on limiting emissions, company officials say.The Chicago Climate Exchange is a voluntary but legally binding greenhouse gas emissions allowance trading system modeled after a federal cap-and-trade program

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-47468909059944275752010-12-11T07:03:00.002-05:002010-12-11T07:03:00.782-05:00Global Food Supply Near Crisis

See NYC Repost:World ‘Dangerously Close’ to Food Crisis, U.N. SaysGlobal grain production will tumble by 63 million metric tons this year, or 2 percent over all, mainly because of weather-related calamities like the Russian heat wave and the floods in Pakistan, the United Nations estimates in its most recent report on the world food supply. The United Nations had previously projected that grain

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-37985298596216315842010-12-09T10:32:00.001-05:002010-12-09T10:32:00.306-05:00Finanical Services Grow Risks

Banks Grow Wary of Environmental RisksAfter years of legal entanglements arising from environmental messes and increased scrutiny of banks that finance the dirtiest industries, several large commercial lenders are taking a stand on industry practices that they regard as risky to their reputations and bottom lines. In the most recent example, the banking giant Wells Fargo noted last month what it

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-83388047232988319682010-12-09T10:29:00.000-05:002010-12-09T10:29:00.623-05:00Natural Gas and Its Effects on Climate Change

See excerpt:Natural Gas and Its Effects on Climate ChangeM.I.T.’s new study forecasting a doubling of natural gas consumption in the United States over the next few decades revives the old “good news, bad news” paradox, and this time with enormous implications for our global climate. The good news is that the resource is readily available, is less polluting than other power plant fuels,

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-35181644715249958592010-12-09T10:08:00.006-05:002010-12-09T10:51:36.880-05:00Six Sigma Master Black Belt, John Wilkerson featured in Entrepreneur Business Column

See excerpt from entrepreneur.com article:As a manager or executive at a small business, "Six Sigma" is probably not on your to-do list. Yet this proven methodology for quality improvement, developed at Motorola in the early 1980s and popularized by General Electric, provides a powerful framework for delivering better products and services and for being more efficient overall.How a Six Sigma

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-20049870072066446622010-12-04T05:23:00.000-05:002010-12-04T05:23:00.676-05:00New York State Climate Action Plan

Here's a brief excerpt from the State of New York Climate Change Plan (draft). The New York State Sea Level Rise Task Force has prepared a draft report of its findings and recommendations for adapting to sea level rise for submittal to the State Legislature by January 1, 2011. This draft report will be available for public review and comment through December 12, 2010. Comments received after

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-22351013746744570322010-12-03T07:41:00.000-05:002010-12-03T07:41:00.884-05:00Europe Suggests Revisions to Carbon Trading

Europe Suggests Revisions to Carbon Trading Scheme by ReutersThe European Union’s executive commission has proposed banning by 2013 the most common types of carbon offsets, mostly from India and China, to help restore credibility to the disputed system. The move comes ahead of the climate talks next week in Cancún, Mexico. Europe’s Emissions Trading Scheme places caps on carbon gases emitted by

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-13494611684527850652010-12-02T10:26:00.000-05:002010-12-02T10:26:00.168-05:00Green Transportation- Ocean Carrier Leads the Way

See excerpt:Aiming to reduce noxious fumes in one of the most densely populated parts of Asia, the Danish shipping giant Maersk Line said Tuesday that its ships would switch to low-sulfur fuel when at berth in Hong Kong — a move it hopes will help speed up much-needed regulation in Asia. Go to Blog .Maersk, which makes about 850 port calls annually to Hong Kong, said the voluntary switch from

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-74976972214499383332010-12-01T07:19:00.000-05:002010-12-01T07:19:00.290-05:00New York State to Slash Greenhouse Gases

Repurposed from NYT:The State of New York Sustainability Plan, released in draft form on last month, calls for doubling the state’s sources of renewable energy by 2030, setting stricter efficiency standards for all buildings, shifting private transportation toward electric vehicles and supporting the creation of jobs in research on energy technology and in clean energy industries.The long-term

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-4622303074449602402010-11-30T01:02:00.000-05:002010-11-30T01:02:00.663-05:00Indonesia Agrees to Curb Commercial Deforestation

See excerpt from Asia Pacific, NYT: Indonesia Agrees to Curb Commercial DeforestationIndonesia has declared a two-year moratorium on clearing natural forests as part of a billion-dollar deal aimed at reviving efforts to fight climate change after the collapse of global talks in Copenhagen last year. The deal, signed Wednesday at a climate conference in Oslo, is open to other countries and would

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-24235947041381901062010-11-29T01:55:00.000-05:002010-11-29T01:55:00.143-05:00Cal Prop 23 Impact on Global Warming

Excerpt from The Daily Green:What Proposition 23's Defeat in California Means for the Rest of UsThey didn't. Good for them. Rhode Islanders elected to hold onto Rhode Island's historical heritage. Three thousand miles away, Californians looked to the future and dumped Proposition 23 into the shredder. Therein lies a critical lesson for supporters of climate stewardship regrouping in the wake of

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-8929499638436262052010-11-28T13:10:00.000-05:002010-11-28T13:10:00.774-05:00U.S. Steps Up Its Effort Against a European System of Fees on Airline Emissions

See excerpt from NYT Energy column:U.S. Steps Up Its Effort Against a European System of Fees on Airline EmissionsThe United States has stepped up pressure to prevent Europe from charging foreign airlines for greenhouse gas emissions when they take off and land there. In recent days, Canada, the United States and Mexico have urged a United Nations agency to intervene on the issue. Go to Blog .Yet

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-74280818760674887632010-11-28T09:44:00.001-05:002010-11-28T09:44:00.206-05:00California Continues Environmental Leadership role

See brief excerpt from Global Warming column"Take a Lesson,’ Schwarznegger Says on Climate ChangeCalifornia is just one of 50 states, but its economy, measured individually, is the eighth-biggest in the world, larger than that of Spain, Canada, Brazil, Russia, India or South Korea.Such economic clout makes California ideally positioned to take the lead on energy policy and environmental issues

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-53285014515580204962010-11-27T09:10:00.000-05:002010-11-27T09:10:00.322-05:00Silicone Valley Schools Generate Electricity

Repost from New York Times...In California, Locals are Generating ElectricityErsatz roofs made of solar panels have sprouted above dozens of school parking lots in the state, altering vistas and promoting a philosophy of green thinking among the young. Yet the primary driver of the solar roofs is economic. See more... http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/26/science/earth/26parking.html?_r=1&ref=earth.

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-63479938225533260202010-11-27T04:02:00.003-05:002010-11-27T04:02:00.745-05:002000s were the warmest decade on record

A reason to for climate change...The past decade was the warmest on record, according to a new analysis unveiled today at the international climate change summit in Copenhagen.Findings:- 2009 is likely to rank as the fifth warmest year worldwide since we started keeping records in 1850.- Large parts of southern Asia and central Africa are likely to have the warmest year on record.-

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-72810841951928754152010-11-26T07:53:00.000-05:002010-11-26T07:53:00.062-05:00Top Eco-Friendly Colleges & Universities Named

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named two Pennsylvania Higher Education Leaders to the Top Green Power List:See more: The Green Power Partnership works with a wide variety of leading organizations — from Fortune 500 companies to local, state and federal governments, and a growing number of colleges and universities. The following Top Partner Rankings highlight the annual green

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-5174367089225661572010-11-26T06:28:00.000-05:002010-11-26T06:28:00.994-05:00GM invests $40 million in clean energy to accompany Chevy Volt rollout

The company (General Motors) was basking in the glow of eco-celebrity: It won not one, not two, but three green car of the year awards (from Motor Trend, Automobile Magazine and Green Car Journal). But it wanted even more positive press, so during the show's press days Chevrolet announced that it would be "offsetting" its carbon emissions with $40 million in funding for altruistic clean energy

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-73790610637854582172010-11-26T04:17:00.000-05:002010-11-26T06:20:51.966-05:00People Who are making a Difference!

Repost from The Daily Green:Mary Crowley, Founder of Oceans Voyages InstituteWe would like to nominate Mary Crowley for the Heart of Green award for her commitment to cleaning up plastic marine pollution in the global ocean! Mary Crowley is a woman of action who works to protect the health of the worlds' oceans. In 2008, Mary created Project Kaisei to let the world know about the garbage dump of

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-14431927847985022442010-10-19T10:52:00.001-04:002010-10-19T10:52:00.560-04:00Gen Y Shape DJIA- Transports

Which demographic is influencing retailer purchasing behavior? Are all consumers onboard? What’s the impact on down stream supply chain partners? John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB, a well respected global supply chain advisor to the International Financial Markets recently presented a Generation Y, consumer analysis to a North American Market Researchers. Here’s a brief excerpt:A Sustainable Supply

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-35202991417264375962010-10-14T07:56:00.001-04:002010-10-14T07:56:00.414-04:00Telework Network Recommends “Greening the Federal Supply Chain” Thought Leadership Text

John Wilkerson, twice published author and Vice President, Supply Chain and Sustainability Practice Executive at Bellwether Services announces the 2nd Edition, Green Supply Chain Management Book Series "Greening the Federal Supply Chain". The 2nd Edition is scheduled for online release on August 2010. The book's purpose, sample topics and ordering details as well as the author's background are as

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-14241630202612287722010-10-14T07:52:00.002-04:002010-11-26T06:28:10.081-05:00New Business Green Supply Chain Book by John Wilkerson Addresses Global Supply Strategy

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-79916047051034307282010-10-14T05:29:00.000-04:002010-10-14T05:29:00.517-04:00Bellwether Services Blog: Global Financial Services Analysis by John Wilkers...

Bellwether Services Blog: Global Financial Services Analysis by John Wilkers...: "What's the Outlook for Apparel Brands and Retailers, Nike, REI, Adidas, Amazon How Green are your Sneakers and Outdoor Apparel? Will the..."

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-71354569376477005092010-10-11T07:42:00.001-04:002010-10-11T07:42:00.339-04:00John Wilkerson Presents Supply Chain Social Responsibility Risk to Financial Services Sector - PR.com

John Wilkerson, Vice President and Supply Chain, Sustainability Practice Leader at Bellwether Services, a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability shares analysis applicable to most retail manufacturers.Bellwether's analysis titled “Social Responsible and Retail Supply Chains- Who's Listening?” was

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-85765754132279033862010-10-11T06:38:00.001-04:002010-10-11T06:38:00.189-04:00John Wilkerson shares Retail Sustainability Analysis with Wall Street Researchers

Retailers are listening to consumers and planning for long term cost control. Leading edge sustainability leaders; Kohl’s, Starbucks, Safeway and others are named to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) list. Read more... Retail Leaders Wal-mart, Lowes, Office Depot named to Top Renewable Energy List - GLG News

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-35907665167608287602010-10-10T06:55:00.003-04:002010-10-10T07:09:03.652-04:00Global Financial Services Analysis by John Wilkerson- How Green is your Outdoor Apparel?

What's the Outlook for Apparel Brands and Retailers, Nike, REI, Adidas, Amazon How Green are your Sneakers and Outdoor Apparel? Will the Outdoor Retail Trade, Eco Index fuel Q4, 2010 industry growth? AnalysisWhich outdoor brand is greener, Nike, Adidas, REI or Amazon? Are consumers onboard with the sustainable concept ? A large segment of the apparel manufacturers industry assume the

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-699390611745942782010-10-09T16:34:00.004-04:002010-10-09T16:37:18.256-04:00John Wilkerson, Lean Six Sigma Business Expertise featured in MSNBC Business Column

John Wilkerson CPSM, SSMBB a two time published author, Six Sigma and Supply Chain Advisor at Bellwether Services is featured in recent business column by MSNBC. The piece titled "Growing Your Business the Six Sigma Way" support mature mid sized businesses and Federal Agencies seeking to improve customer satisfaction and profitability. The topics addressed include; Why Six Sigma, Getting Started,

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-2726732465154385312010-10-09T09:03:00.002-04:002010-10-10T07:08:02.285-04:00John Wilkerson Shares Dow Transport Vision with Financial Services Researchers

DJ Transport members are forced to join the Green Revolution... A Sustainable Supply Chain comprises people, environmental and human rights activities, information flow and resource consumption. Sustainable or Green Supply Chains include multiple businesses (miners, farmers, suppliers, vendors, factories, and retailers etc.). Each organization involved in a Green Supply Chain depend on

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-58646036390892185422010-09-15T07:35:00.001-04:002010-09-15T07:35:00.635-04:00Following Q3 Social Media Campaign, Green Business Book Author John Wilkerson Releases "Greening the Supply Chain" on Barnes & Noble

John Wilkerson, Vice President, Supply Chain and Sustainability Practice Executive at Bellwether Services announces the 2nd Edition, Green Supply Chain Management Book Series "Greening the Federal Supply Chain". The 2nd Edition is scheduled for online release on August 2010. The book's purpose, sample topics and ordering details as well as the author's background are as follows:Book's purpose:

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-32078463396264709302010-08-31T06:15:00.000-04:002010-08-31T06:15:00.432-04:00Global Biodiversity and Food Supply Chain Analysis by John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB

The U.S. Security Exchange Commission( S.E.C.) issued climate change interpretive guidance during the Q1, 2010. This guidance for importers and other public companies required firms to disclosure their impact on climate change. Institutions must now consider the firm's impact global warming when reporting to investors and shareholders. What does this mean to the import food supply chain?

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-4556277343019887402010-08-30T09:57:00.002-04:002010-08-30T09:57:00.278-04:00Why Operational Excellence Programs are Staging a Comeback

Analysis Summary by John Wilkerson, Financial Services Analyst Industries such as building products, industrials, aerospace and transportation have engaged the Six Sigma process to reduce costs and improve services. Private equity and financial services firms are turning to proven business management techniques to reduce costs as the regulatory cycle continues. Follow this link for more details

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-91066353030075491202010-08-29T04:44:00.002-04:002010-08-29T06:59:35.393-04:005 Myths about Federal Green Supply Chain Management

Here's a brief excerpt from Greening the Supply Chain Text, now available at Barnes & Nobles.com. 5 Myths about Federal Green Supply Chain Management 1. Only Executive Order 13514, Environmental Policy Applies To Federal Government Contractors2. Sustainability Is All About Recycling3. Green Equals Sustainability4. Sustainability Is Too Expensive5. High Tech Is Always The Answer"In 2009 we

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-61536643632888532842010-08-26T09:23:00.001-04:002010-08-26T09:23:00.106-04:00John Wilkerson, CPSM shares Common Business Strategy with Global Financial Community; Retail Banking, City Government, Retail Manufacturing

John Wilkerson is Supply Chain, Sustainability Practice Leader at Bellwether Services, a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability. John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB presents Sustainable Business Next Practices to audience of Financial Services, Researchers and Global Investors. More than 50 interested

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-56622496751520516792010-08-26T03:19:00.002-04:002010-08-26T03:19:00.837-04:00Bellwether Services presents Green Supply Chain Implementation Solutions during Social Media Talk

Green Implementation solutions such as; sustainability and supply chain deployment planning, four-step deployment methodology, sustainability project protocol and others. See more details at examiner.com. Follow this link for the complete interview.About the speaker.. John Wilkerson is a twice published author and Vice President, Supply Chain and Sustainability Practice Leader at Bellwether

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-90426300098026621022010-08-25T06:40:00.001-04:002010-08-25T06:40:00.773-04:00Social Responsible and Retail Supply Chains- Who's Listening?

Financial Services Analysis by John Wilkerson-See executive summary... North American retailers such as Target , Wal-mart, Whole Foods and Tesco are driving retail manufacturing performance based on consumer demands. The Federal Government is also listening and driving supplier carbon emission performance based on taxpayer demands. The U.S. Federal Government and Retailers are listening.

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-54066780183494285342010-08-24T17:51:00.008-04:002010-08-24T19:29:19.338-04:00Following recent Social Media Campaign, Business Book Author John Wilkerson releases “Greening the Supply Chain” on Amazon.com

Columbia, MD- John Wilkerson, Vice President, Supply Chain and Sustainability Practice Executive at Bellwether Services announces the 2nd Edition, Green Supply Chain Management Book Series “Greening the Federal Supply Chain.” The 2nd Edition is scheduled for online release on Wednesday, August 25. The book’s content, purpose, sample topics and ordering details as well as the author’s background

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-39536095589073717072010-08-22T04:41:00.001-04:002010-08-28T22:42:33.661-04:00John Wilkerson, SSMBB shares Six Sigma Expertise w/ Financial Services Sector

John Wilkerson, SSMBB shares Six Sigma and Operational Excellence with Financial Services sector. Industries such as building products, industrials, automotive and transportation have employed the Lean Six Sigma methodology to reduce costs and improve services for decades. An audience of nearly 50 global analyst and advisors were WOW'ed by recent analysis.About Bellwether:Bellwether Services is

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-78902706452498595992010-08-20T03:36:00.000-04:002010-08-20T03:36:00.196-04:00Renowned Atlanta Supply Chain Executive, Bill Stankiewicz weights in on Sustainability Strategy in 2nd Edition, Green Supply Chain Management Book Ser

John Wilkerson, Supply Chain and Sustainability Practice Executive at Bellwether Services authors the 2nd Edition, Green Supply Chain Management Book Series “Greening the Supply Chain”. The 2nd Edition is scheduled for online release by late August. Pre-order details are as follows: Author: John WilkersonISBN: 9781934947524-54495Title: Greening the Supply Chain- A Federal Contractor’s

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-56534917987397096342010-08-19T08:58:00.014-04:002010-08-19T08:58:00.066-04:00John Wilkerson Shares Federal Sustainability Policy during Transportation Professional Development Management Session

John Wilkerson, Vice President, College & University, Georgia Chapter, National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) presents Federal Sustainability Policy during August Professional Development Management (PDM) session. Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB is a two time published author and retired Acquisition Executive presented current national environmental and energy policy. Other topics include;

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-26285239945928785432010-08-18T21:59:00.001-04:002010-08-18T21:59:00.386-04:00L Tryce Slade, Birmingham Transportation Planning Expert Shares Best Practices in New Carbon Emissions Implementation Guide

a href="http://www.greenbiz.com/bio/john-wilkerson">John Wilkerson, Supply Chain and Sustainability Practice Executive at Bellwether Services authors the 2nd Edition, Green Supply Chain Management Book Series “Greening the Supply Chain”. The 2nd Edition is scheduled for online release by late August. Pre-order details are as follows: Author: John Wilkerson ISBN: 9781934947524-54495 Title:

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-89889318793821265172010-08-09T12:07:00.003-04:002010-08-12T10:54:09.362-04:00Social Media Interview- John Wilkerson, CPSM shares Green Supply Chain Implementation Challenges

See bio and excerpt..About John WilkersonJohn is a twenty-five year supply chain veteran. He has worked in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, global logistics, along with consumer products and government. During this time he has formed some expertise in sales and operations planning, retail manufacturing, global transportation network management and design, along with being involved with

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-22015694676755996192010-08-06T09:41:00.000-04:002010-08-06T09:41:00.504-04:00Supply Chain Executive, Bill Stankiewicz shares Carbon Footprint Best Practices in New Green Book

Supply Chain Executive, Bill Stankiewicz shares Carbon Footprint Best Practices in New Green BookBill Stankiewicz, a world renowned Supply Chain Executive and Speaker provides carbon footprint reduction best practices in new Green Supply Chain text. The text “Greening the Federal Supply Chain” is an implementation resource for Federal Contractors seeking to comply with Executive Order 13514 in

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-64179703896269293442010-08-03T05:44:00.000-04:002010-08-03T05:44:00.756-04:00Prudent Press Agency-John Wilkerson Communicates Consumer Green Message

Prudent Press Agency-John Wilkerson Communicates Consumer, Retailer Green Message to Investors, Traders, Financial Market Researchers - Services - NewsJohn Wilkerson, CPSM, Sustainability and Supply Chain Practice Leader at Bellwether Services shares green mesage with private equity and investors. Bellwether Services, a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-11651216926344547302010-08-03T05:19:00.003-04:002010-08-03T05:19:00.278-04:00Federal Contractors- New Green Supply Chain Book Release is Right Around the Corner

Repost from (Reriani Communications) --- New Environmental Supply Chain Book by Purchasing, Contract Management and Supply Chain Veteran, John Wilkerson offers a Federal Executive Order 13514 solution in new Green Book. The new Federal Contractor solution text “Greening the Federal Supply Chain” is scheduled for release by mid August. Book details are as follows: Book’s purpose:Federal

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-71430860725369060872010-08-03T02:21:00.001-04:002010-08-03T02:21:00.767-04:00John Wilkerson’s latest Green Supply Chain Management book release is right the Corner

New Environmental Supply Chain Book by Purchasing, Contract Management and Supply Chain Veteran, John Wilkerson offers a Federal Executive Order 13514 solution in new Green Book. The new Federal Contractor solution text “Greening the Federal Supply Chain” is scheduled for release by mid August. Details are as follows:Book’s purpose:Federal Environmental, Energy Leadership Policy, Executive

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-47147516854611415682010-08-02T06:27:00.000-04:002010-07-29T11:00:30.899-04:00(Prudent Press Agency) - John Wilkerson Presents Consumer - Retailer Green Message to Global Investors

Prudent Press Agency-John Wilkerson Communicates Consumer, Retailer Green Message to Investors, Traders, Financial Market Researchers - Services - News

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-19535922722173283282010-08-02T05:57:00.000-04:002010-08-02T05:57:00.568-04:00Join The Movement To Elevate Supply Chain Careers And Profession

Join The Movement To Elevate Supply Chain Careers And ProfessionMore.. A critical need for skills-savvy supply chain professionals is fueling a coordinated effort to increase the depth of talent and promote an abundance of career paths. The Supply Chain Talent Academic Initiative (SCTAI) leverages experience and leadership from all sectors of industry and academia to enrich the supply chain

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-52125165951069899822010-07-31T09:34:00.000-04:002010-07-31T09:34:00.394-04:00Recovery may not be what it seems - Article from Supply Chain Management Review

Recovery may not be what it seems - Article from Supply Chain Management Review

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-90527337936569473872010-07-28T21:33:00.000-04:002010-07-28T21:33:33.091-04:00New Supply Chain Talent Academic Initiative gets underway - Article from Supply Chain Management Review

New Supply Chain Talent Academic Initiative gets underway - Article from Supply Chain Management Review

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-40649812681912191892010-07-28T09:26:00.003-04:002010-07-28T09:26:00.038-04:00Atlanta based Global Supply Chain Executive, Bill Stankiewicz shares EPA Smartway Best Practices in new Executive Order 13514 Implementation Resource

Bill Stankiewicz, a world renowned Supply Chain Executive and Speaker provides carbon footprint reduction best practices in new Green Supply Chain text. The “Greening the Federal Supply Chain” Text is an implementation resource for Federal Contractors seeking to comply with Executive Order 13514 in the coming months. Book’s purpose:Federal Environmental, Energy Leadership Policy mandates

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-31917197191655181172010-07-28T04:57:00.001-04:002010-07-28T04:57:00.397-04:00Velocity Consulting shares Six Sigma Lesson in "Greening the Federal Supply Chain" Text

John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB, VP, Supply Chain and Sustainability Practice Executive at Bellwether Services authors the 2nd Edition, Green Supply Chain Management Book Series “Greening the Federal Supply Chain”. The 2nd Edition is scheduled for online release by August 3rd. Pre-order details are as follows: Book’s purpose:Federal Environmental, Energy Leadership Policy, Executive Order 13514

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-58442297843054015752010-07-27T09:21:00.002-04:002010-07-27T09:21:00.208-04:00New Eco-friendly Supply Chain Book is Authored by Bellwether Services

John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB, VP, Supply Chain and Sustainability Practice Executive at Bellwether Services authors the 2nd Edition, Green Supply Chain Management Book Series “Greening the Federal Supply Chain”. The 2nd Edition is scheduled for online release by August 3rd. Pre-order details are as follows:Book’s purpose:Federal Environmental, Energy Leadership Policy, Executive Order 13514

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-23736161089005939652010-07-27T06:19:00.001-04:002010-07-27T06:19:00.416-04:00The Trio Group Offers Energy Program Management Expertise to new Eco-friendly Supply Chain Book

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-46832265906266432482010-07-27T05:58:00.002-04:002010-07-27T05:58:00.161-04:00Slade Land Use, Environmental and Transportation Planning is featured in “Greening the Federal Supply Chain Book”

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-33897222774481379092010-07-26T10:04:00.002-04:002010-07-26T10:04:00.705-04:00John Wilkerson Authors New Sustainability Book “Greening the Federal Supply Chain”

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-31021253117564265362010-07-22T12:15:00.001-04:002010-07-22T12:15:00.772-04:00John Wilkerson "Greening the Federal Supply Chain" Interview Set to Today, 5:00PM EST

Contact: Paul Wilson, 866-398-1138, July 22, 5:00PM EST, for additional broadcast, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and “Greening the Federal Supply Chain Book details. John Wilkerson, Vice President, Green Supply Chain, Sustainability Leader for Bellwether Services, a strategic management advisory firm consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations,

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-11049922536277269942010-07-22T07:23:00.000-04:002010-07-22T07:23:00.117-04:00"Greening the Federal Supply Chain" Social Media Interview Set for Today, 5:00PM EST

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-57217016245513355662010-07-20T18:36:00.003-04:002010-07-20T18:47:49.011-04:00John Wilkerson Scheduled for Energy, Environmental, CSR Social Media Interview, July 22nd

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-57655630349941382652010-07-13T10:37:00.000-04:002010-07-13T10:37:00.394-04:00John Wilkerson shares Investor & Shareholder Climate Change Risk as Senate Releases S 1733

John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB, Vice President at Bellwether Services shares shareholder and investor sustainability risks to Senate Bill 1733.About Bellwether:Bellwether Services is an award winning and internationally recognized strategic management consultancy firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability. Bellwether specializes in Spend

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-12652070477404987832010-07-13T09:48:00.000-04:002010-07-13T09:48:00.408-04:00John Wilkerson, CPSM shares Global Retail Inventory Cost Savings Model with Global Financial Markets

Bellwether Services, a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability. The company recently shared 2nd Quarter, Consumer, Retailer and Global Supply Chain Model with Financial markets and other analyst. Wilkerson is a Global Supply Chain veteran who has advised global clients in Hong Kong, London, San

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-71627411986959711202010-07-12T10:22:00.000-04:002010-07-12T10:22:00.237-04:00John Wilkerson provides Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Impact Guidance to Investors, Traders & Financial Services Sector

John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB is Vice President at Bellwether Services a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability. In late first quarter, 2010 he offered Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting guidance to vast audience of global investors in the Oil & Gas, Utilities, Retail Manufacturing, Chemicals, Industrials,

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-84696285468019038302010-07-08T10:41:00.006-04:002010-07-12T13:08:50.198-04:00Bellwether Servies shares Green Investment Outlook for Industry Investors & Traders

Bellwether Services, a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability. The company is pleased to share near term green investment outlook Private Equity & Investment Groups.About Bellwether:Bellwether Services is an award winning and internationally recognized strategic management consultancy firm advising

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-39581352105571844252010-07-08T07:38:00.002-04:002010-07-08T07:38:00.854-04:00Greening the Federal Supply Chain- A Executive Order 13514 Mandate

This time critical Federal Environmental and Energy training will impact more than 500,000 suppliers and $400 billion in revenue for companies that offer products and services to the U.S. Federal Government. Companies must understand and comply with Federal Environmental & Energy Leadership Policy or risk business loss. This short course will be led by John Wilkerson CPSM, SSMBB is VP, Supply

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-34031825558792275662010-07-07T10:16:00.010-04:002010-07-12T17:16:41.064-04:00Green Retail Performance Shared w/ U.S. Traders, Investors

Bellwether Services, a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability. The company is pleased to share its Private Equity, Investors and Trading market. About Bellwether:Bellwether Services is an award winning and internationally recognized strategic management consultancy firm advising global clients on

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-46700722634774138472010-07-07T07:47:00.003-04:002010-07-07T07:51:56.791-04:00Military Service Disabled Vet Company Presents Executive Order 13514, House Bill 2454, Senate 1733 Compliance Resource

Bellwether Services is an award winning and internationally recognized strategic management consultancy firm advising leading companies and government agencies on issues of strategy, operations, technology, sustainability, and lean sourcing celebrates the release of the First Edition of its Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Professional Development Series, North American Sourcing Manager's

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-61528400684446907952010-07-06T17:18:00.009-04:002010-07-07T17:10:34.471-04:00John Wilkerson scheduled to conduct Federal Contractor Greenhouse Gas Compliance Training (Executive Order 13514)

John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB is VP, Supply Chain and Sustainability Executive at Bellwether Services, a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of Strategy, Operations, Technology, and Sustainability. John Wilkerson is an international award winning Business Executive and retired Military Officer (0-5). He has held Senior level Supply Chain, Contracting and

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-18546024605759615572010-07-06T13:09:00.003-04:002010-07-06T13:09:00.230-04:00Bellwether Services Shares 4th Quarter Retail Tech Vision w/ Traders

Bellwether Services, a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability. The company recently shared 4th Quarter, Retail Tech Vision with more than 300 Global Traders and other interested parties.About Bellwether:Bellwether Services is an award winning and internationally recognized strategic management

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-24174230644691245052010-07-05T09:04:00.006-04:002010-07-07T18:19:26.044-04:00Bellwether Services shares Energy Storage Vision w/ U.S. Markets

Bellwether Services, a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability. The company is pleased to share its Private Equity market news.About Bellwether:Bellwether Services is an award winning and internationally recognized strategic management consultancy firm advising global clients on complex issues of

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-53807190160110734532010-06-01T13:42:00.003-04:002010-07-06T14:45:11.629-04:00Bellwether Services Goes Carbon Neutral- Offsets GHG Emissions

Bellwether Services is a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability. The company is pleased to announce its continued commitment to the environment and making a difference. For the second consecutive year, Bellwether Services announces it continues to operate a carbon neutral business. Bellwether

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-36560323114392510572010-05-26T01:19:00.000-04:002010-05-25T23:27:18.327-04:00Environmental, Supply Chain Executive, John Wilkerson Achieves Breakthrough Global Financial Credentials

Bellwether Services is a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability. The company announced today that John Wilkerson, Vice President and Global Supply Chain and Sustainability Consulting Practice Leader, has achieved the highest financial services industry designation with the global advisory and education

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-64153409398034971232010-05-25T11:33:00.000-04:002010-05-25T23:50:44.590-04:00Bellwether Services Green Purchasing Program Drives Out GHG Emissions

Bellwether Services is a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability, announces its continued commitment to the environment. As part of the Bellwether’s 2010 Sustainability initiative, Bellwether will aggressive reduce its supply chain Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG- Scope 3). Evidence of Bellwethers

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-89883321363486959072010-05-10T09:17:00.000-04:002010-05-25T23:41:14.727-04:00Bellwether Services announces 2010 Green Purchasing Program Operating Principles

Bellwether Services is a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability, announces its continued commitment to the environment. As part of the Bellwether’s 2010 Sustainability initiative, the company announces its supplier's basic operating principles. The principles include:Bellwether Services and its Supply

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-30731625439763332052010-04-15T11:34:00.002-04:002010-04-15T11:48:50.094-04:00Climate Change, Sustainability, Green Supply Chain Advisory, Bellwether Services Named to 2010 Emerging Business List

Climate Change, Sustainability, Green Supply Chain Advisory, Bellwether Services Named to 2010 Emerging Business ListPosted using ShareThisBrief Excerpt:Bellwether Services is a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability, was recently recognized as one of America's 250 Emerging Businesses as by

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-26249073999831551832010-03-30T10:01:00.000-04:002010-03-30T10:01:00.134-04:00Green Sourcing 101 Procurement Resource Now Available on eBay

Bellwether Services, a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, sustainability and technology authors new Green Supply Chain and Green Purchasing book. The book is part of the Bellwether Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Book Series. The North American Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Measurement Guide (ISBN 978-1-934947-36-4) is

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-19691385460985576612010-03-25T05:49:00.000-04:002010-03-26T04:57:46.266-04:00Green Supply Chain Solution Provider Company Profile

Company Profile for Bellwether Services Bellwether Services is a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, sustainability and information technology. Bellwether delivers high performance Green Supply Chain, Spend Management, Strategic Sourcing, Lean Supply Chain, Sustainability, Lean Healthcare, Acquisition Due Diligence and

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-85153793666175722482010-03-04T10:08:00.000-05:002010-03-04T10:08:00.103-05:00Bellwether Services Named to Top 500 Military Veteran Owned Businesses

Bellwether Services is a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability, was recently recognized as one of America's 500 top Military Service Disabled Veteran Owned Bellwether was selected by DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's leading multicultural business-to-business Internet portal based in its outstanding

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-60737199736715855432010-03-02T11:38:00.002-05:002010-03-02T11:41:00.435-05:00Atlanta Sustainability Executive Delivers Global Supply Chain, Carbon Footprint Reduction Message

Supply Chain, Sustainability, Purchasing Champion presented Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Carbon Management solutions to multi-national audience. Bellwether Services environmental message ranged from U.S. Federal Executive Order 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic, U.S. House Bill, 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES), Dow Jones Sustainability

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-26224078053643797072010-02-13T14:04:00.000-05:002010-02-13T14:04:00.189-05:00Green Supply Chain Resource- North American Strategic Sourcing Guide Now Available at most online book retailers.

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-71916864564917240182010-02-11T09:47:00.000-05:002010-02-11T09:47:00.778-05:00Global Supply Chain, Carbon Footprint Reduction Message Delivered by Sustainability Executive

Sustainability, Purchasing, Supply Chain Champion presented Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Carbon Management solutions to multi-national audience. Bellwether Services’ environmental message ranged from U.S. Federal Executive Order 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic, U.S. House Bill, 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES), Dow Jones Sustainability

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-12057704314657951552010-02-04T16:27:00.000-05:002010-02-10T17:02:00.742-05:00SEC Climate Change Guidance

From a January 27, 2010, Securities and Exchange Commission press release..See brief excerpt:The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to provide public companies with interpretive guidance on existing SEC disclosure requirements as they apply to business or legal developments relating to the issue of climate change."We are not opining on whether the world's climate is changing, at what

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-10014221645126933822010-01-30T05:32:00.000-05:002010-03-26T04:59:32.031-04:00John Wilkerson Shares Green Sourcing Strategies

John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB shares "The Reality of Green; Thinking Green in Strategy Sourcing" message. The January column answers three (3) key strategy sourcing questions: - What does the January 2010 EPA, GHG Reporting mean to your business?- Does this federal mandate apply to your industry?- What are near-term implications for the Strategic Sourcing Team?Following this link for more details..

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-13705030758037951842010-01-20T03:42:00.000-05:002010-01-20T08:41:39.460-05:00Suply Chain, Procurement and Sustainability Executive, John Wilkerson to Address ISM, Supply Management Summit

John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB, a Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Lean Six Sigma Executive and National Officer with the Institute for Supply Management™ is one of several general session presenters during the ISM, Fuel the Recovery, Supply Management Summit, February 2-4, 2010. The Summit's theme "Fueling the Change: Effective Leadership Makes It Happen" is focused on developing strategic

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-59243580308620705372010-01-13T02:57:00.002-05:002010-01-17T14:29:06.132-05:00Entrepreneur - John Wilkerson Executive Services Named to Institute for Supply Management, Four (4) Year Term

Reposted on 1-13-2010The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) has selected John Wilkerson, Executive Director of Bellwether Services to a year leadership term on the ISM Certification Committee. “I am excited to serve the ISM Certification Committee” says John Wilkerson, a 20 year sourcing, supply chain, and sustainability executive. The ISM certification committee is focused on

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-28678041338601334792010-01-08T09:15:00.003-05:002010-01-08T09:15:01.014-05:00Hospital CFOs are Turning to an Unlikely Source- Lean Management Solution

An article in CFO Magazine by Josh Hyatt describes the lean manufacturing-inspired measures some healthcare CFOs are taking to cut costs. One such organization, ThedaCare, learned efficiency from nearby snowblower manufacturer Ariens. So-called lean manufacturing was pioneered by Toyota and is now used in many U.S. companies. Follow the CNBC or UPI link for more details... http://www.upi.com/

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-16826908329118295932010-01-05T10:11:00.001-05:002010-01-05T10:11:00.692-05:00Greening the Federal Supply Chain- How to Comply with Executive Order 13514 Published by NDTA

John Wilkerson authors Supply Chain Innovative Governance, Operational, and Procurement response to Executive Order 13514. Source document was published by the National Defense Transportation Association, December 2009 edition. Read for more details..On October 5, 2009, the newest Federal Government Supply Chain challenge became a reality when Presidential Federal Executive Order 13514 (Federal

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-47805110530305047312009-12-30T09:38:00.001-05:002009-12-30T09:38:00.278-05:00Selling to the Federal Government: Compliance Strategy for Federal Executive Order 13514- Environmental, Energy, & Economic

John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB shares a potential supplier development strategy and approach to new U.S. Federal Environmental, Energy, and Economic Policy. The new policy calls for a well known 95% contract compliance rate by government contracting officers.Here's a brief excerpt:On October 5th 2009 the newest CPO and Supply Chain challenge became a reality when the Presidential announced the

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John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB shares potential strategic sourcing and supplier development challenges in implementing United States House Bill 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Here's a brief excerpt:On October 5th 2009 the newest CPO and Supply Chain challenge became a reality when the Presidential announced the Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy,and Economic

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-29342755786221748792009-12-17T13:25:00.003-05:002009-12-18T21:57:21.947-05:00Bellwether Services Champions State Environmental and Sustainability Program

Bellwether Services, an award winning and globally recognized advisory firm has joins the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Partnership Program to reduce the low-cost firms environmental impact.Bellwether Services, an award winning and internationally recognized strategic management consultancy firm, announced today that they have achieved the Champion level within the State of Georgia

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Connecting the Dots, Green Supply Chain Management 201 decoration:underline;" href="http://www.slideshare.net/jtwilkers/connecting-the-dots-epa-ghg-reporting-rule" title="Connecting The Dots: EPA GHG Reporting Rule">Connecting The Dots: EPA GHG Reporting RuleView more presentations from John Wilkerson.What is the EPA GHG Reporting rule? When does it take effect? What methodology works for U.S.

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-61492914058750119282009-12-03T06:02:00.002-05:002009-12-03T06:13:09.217-05:00Federal Environmental & Energy Leadership

Greening The Federal Supply Chain: Federal Environmental Leadership View more presentations from John Wilkerson.Why is Greening the U.S. Federal Supply Chain important? The U.S. is late to the party but there are proposals in the nation’s capital seeking at least 17% Carbon Footprint Reduction in 10 years. Both onshore & offshore partners, big & small companies will be impacted. This free (

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-30824696930633293532009-11-16T08:59:00.000-05:002009-11-16T08:59:00.428-05:00Bellwether Services Authors Green Supply Chain Solution to the Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance Executive Order

Bellwether Services, an award winning and internationally recognized strategic management consultancy firm advising leading companies and government agencies on issues of strategy, operations, technology, and sustainability, is the architect of an innovative tactical Green Strategic Sourcing Methodology. This methodology was developed in the form of a pilot program in support of carbon footprint

Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-53528801077644981782009-10-28T17:36:00.001-04:002009-10-28T17:36:25.759-04:00Bellwether Services Publishes Free Business Carbon Emissions Reduction ...

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Bellwether Services Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106871390209133707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197067174936237536.post-80983703283757054642009-10-27T06:16:00.002-04:002009-10-27T06:16:00.037-04:00The North American Sourcing Manager Green Supply Chain Measurement Guide: Featuring Green Lexicon Now Available at borders.com

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The North American Sourcing Manager Green Supply Chain Measurement Guide: Featuring Green Lexicon Now Available in India via Rediff.com!Follow this link for ordering details.. http://books.rediff.com/book/wilkerson-john/the-north-american-sourcing-managers-green-supply-chain-measurement-guide:-featuring/ISBN:1934947369/84131286

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Green Supply Chain Awareness 101 Greening The Supply Base V1.0 View more documents from John Wilkerson.Why is Greening the North American Retail Manufacturing supply base important? The U.S. is late to the party but there are proposals in the nation’s capital seeking at least 17% Carbon Footprint Reduction in 10 years. Both onshore & offshore partners, big & small companies will be impacted.

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