Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Sustainability can come about when environmental, economic and social issues are integrated into daily business operations. How can businesses pay attention to supply chain sustainability as they scale? Rooting for last-mile sustainability. dollars by 2030 , increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.6%

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come. million cars.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Scott is the CEO of DHL Supply Chain , the largest contract logistics company in the world and North America. DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry with a global network of more than 220 countries and territories and around 350,000 employees. The DHL Supply Chain with Scott Sureddin. About Scott Sureddin.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo. On November 4 th , I interviewed Jim Andrew, the Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo, about their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program. Because of the food giant’s size, their sustainability strategy also is very broad. The new contract with ADM is a 7.5-year

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

My previous blog article focused on the size of the cold-chain market — $1 trillion by 2030 — and the huge opportunity it presents for the world’s logistics service providers (LSPs). Manual analysis and spreadsheets just aren’t capable of managing all the complexities of modern cold-chain logistics,” Ann Marie pointed out.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. A decade back these developments in logistics might have seemed impossible.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I missed sending out a post last week and really am sorry about that but…here’s my excuse…I was at the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) Leadership Conference last week. Reverse logistics is a fascinating part of supply chains that tends to get overlooked by many. Hey there! by industry and lots more.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2018

New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and improving employee retention (source: JDA Value Engineering). The Importance of Warehouse Workforce Management for 3PLs and Wholesale Distribution.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 9, 2021

With the rise of ecommerce, it’s clear that sustainability is no longer an option when it comes to supply chain management. Fortunately, more and more solutions and resources are being introduced, making it easier for ecommerce businesses to implement sustainability into their supply chain. What is a sustainable supply chain?

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

The trucking industry was down 80,000 drivers in 2021, and that shortage is anticipated to balloon to 160,000 by 2030. million by 2030. It’s a global problem. The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. China, which had a worker surplus of 55.2 million to 75.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. percent by 2030. percent for Q4.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It’s no secret that logistics margins are shrinking as operating costs continue to escalate. Add in labor shortages, ongoing disruptions and sustainability pressures — and we’ve got possibly the most challenging logistics environment ever. The global market for third-party logistics (3PL) is projected to increase from $974.6

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2018

New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and improving employee retention (source: JDA Value Engineering). The Importance of Warehouse Workforce Management for 3PLs and Wholesale Distribution.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2024

Automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have traditionally followed a “push” make-to-stock (MTS) model based on long-term demand forecast and then sell those cars in stock through a distribution network. Meet with us at the Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe event.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2021

According to BCG , by 2030 annual food loss and waste will hit 2.1 The aim is to ensure sustainability in every step of the chain and to achieve that, it is important to have a 360-degree view of your chain and integrate disparate processes. Let us begin with a hard look at some numbers related to food wastage. billion tons worth $1.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this month, Yellow averted a strike by 22,000 Teamsters-represented workers and last week it said it was exploring opportunities to divest its third-party logistics company. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 29 – August 4) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Locus

JUNE 13, 2022

He recounted how a World Economic Forum (WEF) report noted that effective data-based solutions such as dynamic rerouting can reduce emissions by 30% and delivery costs by 25% by 2030 when compared to a “do nothing” baseline. An age of speedy, reliable and sustainable growth. That’s a very critical aspect to what we actually do.”.

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Freightera

APRIL 28, 2020

Interview with Benoit Montreuil, Professor, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Director, Physical Internet Center; Director, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. Now planning for complete Physical Internet system by 2030. Interviewed by Eric Beckwitt, Founder and CEO, Freightera.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

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. So, what set sustainability leaders apart from the rest of the pack? Rethink Partnerships.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. the coming year may look a little different regarding sustainability. The Importance of Supply Chain Sustainability for 2022 and Beyond. Between the Paris Agreement and shifting consumer values, sustainability isn’t optional. Making Supply Chains More Sustainable.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Sustainability. Last-mile distribution demand is transforming urban real estate in various ways, including: ?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

It is not uncommon for companies to tout their commitment to sustainability, but on closer examination the company’s commitment is far less than advertised. Here are a few questions that can be asked to really get at a company’s commitment to sustainability: Are the goals significant? Is Saint-Gobain Making Progress on Sustainability?

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As explained by Gary Forger of Logistics Management , labor remains a top concern for supply chain leaders, and the severity of the problem is not expected to change until 2030 or later. At the same time, distribution center managers and supply chain leaders continue to push for more efficiency and more profitability.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 10, 2022

Carbon emissions from final mile deliveries increased by 5% in 2021, leaving many merchants wondering what they can do to make shipping more sustainable. This straightforward guide lays out three simple things merchants of all sizes can do to decrease their carbon footprint for more sustainable shipping. What Is Sustainable Shipping?

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

But what do these terms mean for the logistics industry? At Blue Yonder, we believe every logistics stakeholder should be excited about advanced technologies like AI. So, let’s take a few minutes to define some of the most common terms related to managing logistics via advanced technology. billion by 2030. Automation.

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Locus

MAY 3, 2023

The road to sustainability at the last-mile The window of opportunity to enable climate-resilient development may be small, but it is very much there. As the global market for green technology and sustainability grows— 417.35 dollars by 2030 —it becomes crucial to focus on achieving last-mile sustainability in our urban areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon launches same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar retail brands. 17 states stand by plan to electrify 30% of trucks and buses by 2030. One push for a more sustainable supply chain has been the sale of refurbished goods over the last few years. Walmart is jumping on the bandwagon.

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Ware2Go

MARCH 13, 2023

Today’s consumers care about sustainable shipping. In fact 60% of consumers report that they are more likely to make a purchase when a sustainable shipping option is available. Learn how you can ship more sustainably to meet customer expectations and reduce your carbon footprint. What Is Sustainable Shipping?

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The firm has announced that it will introduce new funds that shun fossil fuel-oriented stocks and that vote against companies that have not worked strong sustainability goals into their plans. If the progress continues, electric vehicles will be within reach not only for consumers, but for commercial logistics as well. billion.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Most manufacturing companies are working on what a low carbon future means for their business with the urgency to cut global CO2 emissions in half by 2030 and strive for a net-zero by 2050. An example is tracing every product from raw material to finished product to ensure it’s sustainable while reducing wastage. Focus on logistics.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As the SmartCitiesWorld news team writes, “While the circular economy is still in its infancy, it is a key sustainability strategy being adopted by world and industry leaders in their fight against climate change.”[1] ”[4] They describe three economic models, with each model being more sustainable than the previous one.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Few topics in logistics are getting as much attention today as cold-chain storage, distribution and transportation. The global cold chain market is growing at an annual rate of 14.3%, and it’s going to surpass $1 trillion by 2030. Similarly, sustainability is an enormous concern. That definitely applies here.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

According to research from McKinsey & Company, the supply chain dimension has the lowest level of digitization (43%) compared to other dimensions, including products and services, marketing and distribution channels, business processes, and new entrants at the ecosystem level.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. IKEA is set to invest over $3 billion in opening city-center stores and outfitting existing big-box locations to act as distribution hubs for online orders as the furniture giant looks to adapt to changing shopping habits. billion by 2030, according to data from Transparency Market Research.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

A lot of this effort comes down to more sustainable sourcing, which tends to make environmental-conscious consumers happy. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Starbucks to improve sustainable coffee sourcing. Starbucks also said it would cut water usage for green coffee 50 percent by 2030. That’s all for this week.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. Seeing this, we decided that it would be helpful to compile a curated list of 50 of the best tips on logistics planning and strategy that we could find.

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 3, 2018

Last week the company announced that it will take out 50 million metric tons (MMT) by 2030 which is equivalent to the emissions associated with the average annual electricity consumption of 40 million Chinese households. The program is called Project Gigaton and expanding into China is part of Walmart’s global approach to sustainability. “We

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