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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share.

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Forced Labour and Exploitation in Supply Chains

Savant Events

Countries that have passed relevant legislation include England and Wales via the Modern Slavery Act 2015, which has ‘transparency in supply chains’ that also extend to Northern Ireland and Scotland; and the Health and Care Act 2022 section 81.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company reiterated that it is expecting to make more than $4 billion in cost reductions by the end of fiscal 2025. JD.com has been rapidly growing its logistics unit by focusing on warehousing growth, including in international markets. million square feet throughout the state.

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How Sustainable Supply Chain Management Improves Ecommerce Stores

ShipBob

A sustainable supply chain refers to the effort(s) made in planning and executing policies, processes, materials, and technologies across all logistics operations that are geared towards making a more positive impact environmentally, socially, and economically. . Supply chain sustainability in numbers: By 2025, it is expected that 1.8

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This Week in Logistics News (September 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Over the last decade, as we have documented here, Amazon has been pushing its logistics arm to be less reliant on UPS, FedEx, and the USPS for delivering orders. McDonald’s has announced that it will offer more sustainable Happy Meal toys worldwide by the end of 2025. by the Beatles.