SUPPLY CHAIN
Tetra Pak ® cartons with FSC™ logo
consistent and high-quality product . Packaging manufacturers hoping to make better use of renewable resources need to get their suppliers on the same page and involved in their thought process . According to Tetra Pak , involvement throughout the supply chain is an important part of developing the moment . “ We would love for suppliers to join the campaign and get engaged on our side ,” says Comere . “ We are launching something that is really a long term process – if you look even at recycling , it took years of promotion and education to see business embracing recycling -- and having them on board and actively engaged with us would already be some kind of success .” When connecting the supply chain in this movement , traceability and standardization also become important . Suppliers can do their part in the movement by getting involved with third party certifications like the Forest Stewardship Council ( FSC ) and ensuring that their own supply chain has sufficient traceability to satisfy clients and consumers that want to know a product ’ s full life cycle .
“ That ’ s a basic requirement – we ask our suppliers to have a traceability plan
32 September 2014