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The Performance and Sustainability Paradox in Supply Chains: Can We Have It All?

Discover how leading companies are aligning supply chain performance with sustainability goals.

On April 23, 2025

Delve into insights reconciling economic efficiency and sustainability in modern supply chains. Discover key findings from FM Logistic and BearingPoint’s 2025 study.

In today’s dynamic business landscape, organisations face the critical challenge of balancing profitability with environmental and social responsibility. This whitepaper, a collaboration between FM Logistic and BearingPoint, delves into the complex interplay between economic performance and sustainable practices within supply chains.

Based on a comprehensive survey of 258 executives across 18 countries and expert interviews, this report uncovers the “Performance-Sustainability Paradox.” It explores the limitations of current supply chain models and offers actionable strategies for achieving both financial success and a sustainable future.

What you’ll learn :

  • The critical role of cost savings in driving sustainable supply chain initiatives.
  • The gap between sustainability ambitions and practical implementation.
  • Proven models like mutualisation and circular economies for sustainable practices.
  • The barriers to going green, including high investment costs and ROI measurement challenges.
  • The importance of external support and collaboration in achieving sustainable supply chains.
  • How regulation affects supply chain sustainability.
  • Strategies for reconciling economic efficiency and sustainability.

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