MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

by David Correll and Ken Cottrill A concept called “just transition” is cropping up in sustainability circles, and if it gains ground, it could become part of corporate pledges akin to those that commit companies to net-zero operations by a certain year. Such an outcome has significant implications for supply chain sustainability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

I must admit, new ideas on how to package anything more efficiently (and better yet, sustainably) is like catnip to me, a self-proclaimed tree-hugging logistics nerd. This represented a 13% increase over 2019, as a result of home deliveries. Is your freight invoice accurate? MORE FROM THIS EDITION. Packing for the Future.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MAY 22, 2023

As an ISO-9001 certified supply chain management, warehousing services , and 3rd-Party logistics (3PL) provider, BR Williams of Oxford, Alabama, understands the importance of reducing its carbon footprint and maintaining a sustainable business. There has also been a 20-fold increase in E-commerce sales from 2000 to 2019.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

The journey to digitize freight, while initially off to a slow start, has gained momentum in the last two or three years. They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. Online freight booking. They’re coming.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The original gyro style wind energy installations were replaced with a wing type sail in 2019. Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising clients on e-commerce logistics solutions and provides sustainability program management services. Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Stord

APRIL 14, 2019

This is the most recent step in the company’s sustainability initiatives: last year, it acquired enough clean energy to power all of its own operations. Rail freight lines in the Midwest are recovering from historic floods , but the potential for future damage still remains. From January to March, trucking jobs have increased by 3,300.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Now, Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) allows cost and sustainability to be traded off. Rich Kroes, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Oracle. Rich Kroes – Oracle’s vice president of global sustainability – was also on the call. Carbon Taxes, SEC Sustainability Reporting, and “Greenwashing”.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2022

freight rail industry. America’s freight railroads operate the safest, most efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound freight transportation system in the world — and at the Association of American Railroads (AAR) we are committed to keeping it that way. freight rail industry. freight rail industry.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Amazon famously ordered 100,000 electric delivery trucks in 2019, and continues to hit the headlines with further investments in EV start-ups around the world. The International Post Corporation (IPC), found 44% of online shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable. Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment. My typical response is that more efficient operations are typically more sustainable operations.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Sustainability is an often-discussed concept that can be a reliable source of differentiation for CPG manufacturers. And sustainability has become a standout issue for many US consumers. And sustainability has become a standout issue for many US consumers. Finding Freight Consolidation Opportunities.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

from 1990 to 2019 because of the increased numbers of people flying. Only the recent global pandemic reduced airline greenhouse gas emissions however this year, we will almost definitely see an increase in travel over 2019 levels – once again increasing overall emissions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Sustainability is a real hot topic in recent times, and we must look forward and consider our long-term options for the continuation and sustainability for our planet. Sustainability measures are not only socially responsible, but good business as well. Recently in 2019, the DBS Marina Regatta was held at the marina bay front.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

The project started in 2019 and by March of 2022, these electric fixed wing drones had delivered over 1 million vaccines in addition to other healthcare related deliveries. Ironically, it is developing nations that are at the forefront of efficient and sustainable healthcare UAV delivery.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

Specifically, they concluded that the coronavirus most likely jumped from a caged wild animal into people at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where a huge COVID-19 outbreak began in December 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

This acquisition builds on the Panasonic/Blue Yonder strategic relationship, established in January 2019 with a partnership, followed by the creation of a joint venture company in Japan in November 2019. The partners help to fund and pilot start-ups in their sustainability innovation plans. billion, plus debt repayment.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In freight auditing, freight audit advisors work with freight shippers to ensure that all charges are accurate and to prevent wasting money. Shippers can ensure they are getting the best possible rates from their carriers by working with a freight audit consultant. What Freight Auditing Is and Why It’s Important.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

were able to take the emission numbers from pre-COVID 2019 (over 17.4 About the Author Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising on e-commerce logistics solutions and sustainability program management services. Researchers at University of Warwick, U.K.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

COVID-19 didn’t start it all, but it certainly exacerbated serious supply chain disruptions that emerged during the trade wars in 2018 and 2019. This means supply chain leaders have had to shift from using trains back to using ocean freight and getting goods to market takes longer. It’s time for a digital, sustainable supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

In 2017 I also assumed responsibility for Field Services and in 2019 Data Excellence & Analytics embracing digital transformation driving our Tailored, Sustainable and Connected 4.0 More recently this learning and application has evolved into the Tailored, Sustainable, Connected Transformation initiatives at Schneider Electric.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. This requires a proactive approach to compliance and a commitment to sustainability.

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

Rail freight volumes continued to fall at the end of March alongside service outages due to flooding in the Midwest. These two ports will continue to research the feasibility of lower emissions from freight and equipment going forward. Delta reported a dip in air cargo freight last month compared to March of 2018.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Let’s take a look then, at each sector in turn, starting with air freight. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. The Freight Rate Roller Coaster.

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Freightos

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home August 9, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Many OEMs are choosing to partner with logistics experts who share similar interests and values in sustainability and decarbonisation to streamline their operations. 2023 Outlook for Vehicle Exports and Global Ocean Freight With COVID-19 regulations relaxing worldwide, both car production and the consumer demand for new vehicles is surging.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

The complaints about driver shortages are also dragging on, yet companies in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail industries seem to be managing to sustain their revenue and profit growth despite having similarly high levels of vacancies. According to his own capacity index, global logistics capacity shrunk by 18% between 2019 and 2021.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

The complaints about driver shortages are also dragging on, yet companies in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail industries seem to be managing to sustain their revenue and profit growth despite having similarly high levels of vacancies. According to his own capacity index, global logistics capacity shrunk by 18% between 2019 and 2021.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just One Big Marketing Stunt? Sustainability. Unfortunately, sustainability and sustainable development are beginning to turn from green to grey, considering its ever-increasingly washed-out idealistic applications in business and society at large. Subscribe Here!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The 3PL market is growing, and according to PRNewswire , the 3PL market will increase significantly throughout 2019, contributing to a total valuation of approximately $1.5 Companies that embrace sustainability cannot garner the attention of millennials and Generation Zers. trillion by 2025. Download WhitePaper.

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Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home August 29, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 4, 2018

SupplyChainDigital.com picked up our recent press release about Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt’s 2019 Clean50 Award and published a feature article about this news for the supply chain community. The post Freightera CEO wins sustainability award for freight-based digital transformation efforts appeared first on Freightera Blog.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

In 2019, Amazon famously made the Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero across all its businesses by 2040. Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising clients on e-commerce logistics solutions and provides sustainability program management services. Digital and the Supply Chain—How Far Have We Come?

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

More Resources Home February 13, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 35% to $3.91/kg

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2019

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Freight Push Rattles Logistics Sector (WSJ – sub. Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Freight Push Rattles Logistics Sector (WSJ – sub. Amazon the Freight Broker.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The trucking industry hauled 73% of all freight transported in the U.S. in 2019, equating to 11.84 billion tons of freight, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). billion in gross freight revenues (primary shipments only). That same year, trucking resulted in $791.7 In 2018, there were 304.9

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