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Food Waste: The World Can’t Afford It

Enterra Insights

When it comes to food waste, the environment takes a double whammy — water, packaging, transportation, and agricultural resources get used up for naught, and that leftover sandwich or container of expired spinach you bought in hopes of healthy eating releases greenhouse gases as it decomposes in a landfill.”[2] ”[5].

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Food Waste: The World Can’t Afford It

Enterra Insights

When it comes to food waste, the environment takes a double whammy — water, packaging, transportation, and agricultural resources get used up for naught, and that leftover sandwich or container of expired spinach you bought in hopes of healthy eating releases greenhouse gases as it decomposes in a landfill.”[2] ”[5].

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

Demand for last-mile delivery is soaring and is expected to grow by 78% globally by 2030.- The driver shortage in the US could surpass 160,000 in 2030 and it was estimated to be around 80,000 this 2021. – Boston Consulting Group, Climate Action Pays Off in Transportation and Logistics, July 2020.

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The things we’ve seen, in 2019

DELMIA Quintiq

Thus far, we’ve shared seven stories of individuals who are working hard towards their sustainability goals, in a wide range of sectors: medicine, farming, transportation and more. There, we revealed the results of a survey that asked consumers what they expect to see in cities in 2030. We’ve Got News! Out and About.

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How Supply Chain Leaders Make Sustainability Their Core Mission

Logistics Viewpoints

A growing number of consumers are asking the brands they buy from to invest in sustainability throughout the supply chain, from the materials they use to make products, to the transportation options they use to deliver products. Some phone manufacturers, among others Samsung and Apple, also offer customers to trade in their old phones.

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We Are In Trouble. Raise the Red Flag. Be Proactive.

Supply Chain Shaman

The day before I traveled to Boston, I spoke to a client. 70% of global supply chain shipments are by sea, 18% move by road transport, 9% go by rail, 2% by inland waterways and less than 0.25% by air. Consumer goods manufacturers will pay 60-70% more in retail deductions, and the retail struggle to source for the holidays will worsen.

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Not So Happy Earth Day

Enterra Insights

Nahm and Urpelainen note, “China currently dominates global manufacturing. According to Bloomberg reporters, “There are cost-effective methods of cutting carbon that together could meet half the 2030 emissions target. Nevertheless, there are positive actions that can be taken. Consequences of Inaction. ”[7].

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