QAD

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Sustainability has become increasingly important in recent years and is now a vital component of many organizations’ social, economic and environmental efforts. As an example, look no further than Microsoft’s announcement to be carbon negative by 2030 and their commitment of $1 billion towards a climate innovation fund.

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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 & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio Digitisation in the logistics and transportation industry produces efficiency gains for nearly all players in the economy today. The Green Air Target of 2030 I recently did some research on the state of Airlines.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Our fossil fuel-driven logistics systems have been working the earth hard, and there is just as much need for actions to mitigate the wear and tear that is being done and to ensure our home planet can continue to sustain us. More importantly, this same voluntary market is projected to increase to $50 billion by 2030.

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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 & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Sustainable transport was one of the topics discussed during the event’s “Solution Day” on 17 November 2022. Under the Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-MHDVs) the signatories set an interim goal of 30% zero emission new vehicle sales by 2030.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Even with all new Glasgow pledges for 2030, we will emit roughly twice as much in 2030 as required for 1.5 In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. Part 1–Defining the moment. by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Anchor Group & Mikael Lind, Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE).

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

How is the logistics and supply chain management industry evolving – and what developments do you need to consider? Now they’re within the grasp of many organisations with a logistics or warehouse function. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1. billion to $5.6 billion in 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The International Post Corporation (IPC), found 44% of online shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable. There is a long way to go, particularly for brands whose products are shipped thousands of miles to reach overseas customers, requiring air freight transportation to keep within acceptable delivery times.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The transport and logistics industry has started to engage differently in the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference. Additional three zero (3Zs) emission initiatives were launched at COP26 that will help the transport and logistics industry to contribute its fair share to the decarbonization of economy and society.

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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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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Yum Brands – parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill – recently announced a new packaging policy prioritizing more sustainable options. to smaller logistics operators scrambled to fill jobs at fulfillment centers. The Einride Pods are monitored remotely.

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TMC

APRIL 13, 2017

Groundbreaking approaches to logistics management are being developed in urban centers around the world. Commonly called “smart mobility” projects, the work aims to improve both the safety and efficiency of transportation, balanced with improved environmental sustainability. Supply chain technology innovation in action.

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TMC

APRIL 13, 2017

Groundbreaking approaches to logistics management are being developed in urban centers around the world. Commonly called “smart mobility” projects, the work aims to improve both the safety and efficiency of transportation, balanced with improved environmental sustainability. Supply chain technology innovation in action.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 9, 2022

But Stacy Malphurs – Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Environmental Sustainability at Southwest – said “we needed an actionable plan we can implement in a shorter time horizon.” For Southwest, avoiding the hockey stick means having plausible stretch goals that can be met by 2030. Today,” Ms.

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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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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 20, 2022

At the annual SCLA (Supply Chain Leaders in Action) meeting in Sanibel, Florida, Intelligent Audit CEO Hannah Testani sat down with Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor of logistics industry publication Supply Chain Brain to discuss the state of the supply chain, sustainability, and the future of supply chain innovations.

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TMC

APRIL 13, 2017

Groundbreaking approaches to logistics management are being developed in urban centers around the world. Commonly called “smart mobility” projects, the work aims to improve both the safety and efficiency of transportation, balanced with improved environmental sustainability. Supply chain technology innovation in action.

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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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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2023

Ground transportation accounts for over 70% of all freight in the United States. The Rise of E-Commerce The explosive growth of e-commerce is dramatically affecting transportation and logistics. Many trucking companies are adopting electric trucks to reduce fuel costs and meet sustainability goals. That’s putting it mildly.

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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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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Amazon promises 50% net-zero carbon shipments by 2030. The new initiative, called “Shipment Zero,” signifies Amazon’s first serious look at presenting a sustainable shipping model to the public. Freight volumes in December and January were bolstered by two major factors: U.S. In this week's, "Where's my freight?!".

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The 2023 Strategy sets expectations on the development of future policy measures to strive for 30% GHG reductions by 2030, 80% GHG reductions by 2040, both relative to 2008 levels, and an overall level of ambition of reaching net-zero emissions as close to 2050 as possible. Adjust to finance requirements in a more sustainable age.

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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. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Media Type.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. Port bottlenecks that have tied up US supply chains are spreading from the docks to the country’s freight rail networks , raising costs and adding new shipping complications for importers trying to manage the flow of goods.

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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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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 7, 2021

The European Union has recently legalised its commitment to have Europe become the first climate neutral continent by 2050 and has agreed between all member states and the EU Parliament, that the bloc will reduce carbon emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030. Robinson is “can logistics and supply chains be truly sustainable?”.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As recovery continues and supply chain directors and logistics managers look to the future, they need to keep some critical points regarding logistics for 2022 front and center. ?1. That need will take on even greater importance as the retail logistics market expands. Sustainability Will Take Center Stage in 2022.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This is Part 3 of a multi-part series addressing logistics imperatives necessary to manage uncertainly and disruptions heading into 2022. President Joe Biden recently announced the country’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 52% by 2030. You can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ford expedites freight to alleviate supplier disruptions in China. However, speeding up shipments and other steps to secure supply have come at a cost, as Ford is spending a lot of money on premium freight and other things to work around COVID escalations in China. It was valued at $1.3

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Freightera

JANUARY 31, 2017

Please share this infographic on you site by copying and pasting the code below: Source: The Green Future of Freight – An infographic by the team at Freightera. FREIGHT SHIPPING EMISSIONS TODAY. Heavy-duty trucks account for the dominant share of all logistics-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissons: Road freight: 57%.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This is Part 2 of a multi-part series addressing logistics imperatives necessary to manage uncertainly and disruptions heading into 2022. The entire world owes a huge debt to the drivers , warehouse associates and other essential logistics workers who kept supply chains moving during the worst months of the pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. McDonald’s pledges to offer more sustainable Happy Meal toys. 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. Amazon now ships more parcels than FedEx. and $19.50

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 9, 2016

Many socio-economic and environmental trends shape the evolution of freight and passenger transportation, especially within an enormous geographic region such as Europe. The European Union (EU) has launched a major project to build a road map of these trends up to 2030 that will ultimately be used to develop a toolkit for policymakers.

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