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Climate Change and the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

In 2005, the EU instituted a cap-and-trade system for businesses as a way to cut the emissions that drive climate change. While the impact on planet Earth is evident, and companies and countries are making strides to reduce emissions, climate change is also wreaking havoc on global supply chains.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 13-17, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Now, this week’s supply chain and logistics news, which was dominated by transportation-related items: Are Imports Moving to the East Coast? I’ll take the long route there, with the windows rolled down, and I’ll find an empty street and blow the horn for no reason, long and loud, long and loud, the wheels turning slowly forward.