Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. 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.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

Sustainable eCommerce is more than just a buzz-word: Both consumers and small midsized businesses (SMBs) are growing more concerned about the impact of eCommerce on the environment. Learn how businesses of all sizes can help build a more sustainable eCommerce industry, with examples of environmentally friendly brands that are leading the way.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 20, 2022

Sustainable ecommerce is more than just a buzz-word. Learn how businesses of all sizes can help build a more sustainable ecommerce industry. Sustainable eCommerce Matters to Our Future. This likely does not account for the impact of reverse logistics. Sustainable e Commerce Matters to Consumers.

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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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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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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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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Sustainability on the agenda. Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. Pepsi announced that they are aiming to cut 20% of their emissions by 2030 and their U.S.

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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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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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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. Solving the labor crunch also means exploring new sources of supply. Transition programs for prisoners and veterans’ programs can be good sources of labor. It’s a global problem.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 9, 2021

A typical ecommerce supply chain starts with sourcing raw materials to produce finished goods , which are then transported to a warehouse or fulfillment center before they end up with their end consumer. With the rise of ecommerce, it’s clear that sustainability is no longer an option when it comes to supply chain management.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Christopher Marquis ( @CMarquisCornell ), a Professor in Sustainable Global Enterprise at Cornell University, explains, “People are increasingly expecting and calling on businesses to uphold higher social and environmental standards.”[1] 2] He adds, “Ensuring internal operations are sustainable is no longer enough.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 10, 2014

Therefore, most buyers are attempting to safeguard raw material supplies by investing in sustainability, primarily through independent certification schemes. Nevertheless, it is unclear whether they actually receive the same volumes of sustainable materials as they purchase – especially when it comes to cocoa and palm oil.

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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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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One example is sustainability. At the time, I started a research project on supply chain sustainability that culminated in my book “Balancing Green: When to Embrace Sustainability in Business (and When Not To)” (MIT Press, 2018). Only 35% confirmed that their companies have net-zero goals.

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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. The chain has also purchased most of its paper-based packaging with fiber from responsibly managed forests and recycled sources.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Initially these protocols focused on the sources of GHG emissions that were the easiest to track: Scope 1 direct emissions from company facilities and vehicles; and Scope 2 indirect emissions from the electricity or other energy a company purchases for use in its operations.

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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). There’s a fierce competition for available skills around the world, yet a big workforce shortage.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Further advocated was a goal that global renewable energy capacity should triple by 2030, along with the doubling of the rate of global-wide energy efficiency improvements. For many companies, garnering n-tier visibility to component supply and logistics materials flows itself, still remains a challenge.

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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). There’s a fierce competition for available skills around the world, yet a big workforce shortage.

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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. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Media Type.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Industry suppliers will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 and will phase out coal-fired boilers in their own companies and direct suppliers from 2025. The fashion industry took a large step on Dec. 10 to address climate change by launching the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. Puma SE, PVH Corp.,Target;

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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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NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2022

The IEA predicts about a seven fold increase of such “green metals” by 2030. Copper and nickel would require $250-300bn in capex before 2030. There are other risks as well: logistics in these regions (especially Africa and Chile). But where are the deposits of these “green metals”?

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2019

As the recent report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change showed, the next decade is crucial in our shift to a sustainable economy, and we believe corporates are at the heart of this transition,” said Dexter Galvin, Global Director of Corporates and Supply Chains at CDP. million (US$3.6 billion (US$4 million).

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Environmental sustainability in the supply chain is top of mind for consumers, and a brand that fails to hold itself responsible risks reputational damage that will affect the bottom line. . There are six goals for environmental supply chain sustainability: Reducing energy consumption. Improving waste. Tracing and recovering products.

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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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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. Open source is a way to spread the benefits of these technologies.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Despite the persistance of some strong fundamentals , 2020 may signal the true turning point in the shift to renewable sources for energy companies. 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.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Musk indicated for the first time that it was impossible to sustain a 50 percent annual delivery growth rate. In March, the EV automaker unveiled “ Master Plan Part 3 ” whose aim was sated as becoming the largest automaker by volume by 2030. That equated to the ability to produce and sell 20 million vehicles globally.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The beloved maker of plastic toy blocks wants to inspire a new wave of manufacturers to take a more creative approach to sustainable manufacturing. The company hopes to solely use plant-based polyethylene by 2030. One hundred Lego employees were also sought out to work in the Lego Sustainable Materials Centre.

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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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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

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.

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