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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries will increase from around 340 GWh today to over 3500 GWh by 2030.

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Understanding Supply Chain Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030 and are included in a UN Resolution called the 2030 Agenda. This means the company will need to use much more sustainable fibers and use renewable energy sources. degrees Celsius.

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

AIMMS

Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands.

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

AIMMS

Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands.

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From the Barley in the Fields, to the Beer in Our Hands: Carlsberg’s Sustainability Journey

BlueYonder

Nearly all strategies put forward by organizations, including Carlsberg, come with a 2030 or 2040 asterisk. Connected Automation Automation is pivotal in addressing the speed aspect of sustainability goals. The former deadline isn’t far away. This pressure is also why an end-to-end approach is so vital.

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Supply Chain Scope: New Study Shows Rise in US Inventories; California Estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030

Arkieva

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. Source: Commerce Dept. Source: SupplyChainDigest. Source: Supply Chain Shaman. Source: EBN. View full report.

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My Lessons in Interviewing Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners

Supply Chain Shaman

In business conversations, the term supply chain excellence rolls off the tongue frequently in meetings, but what does it mean? In the 2022 analysis, twenty-two companies meet the Supply Chains to Admire Award criteria for Supply Chain improvement, performance, and value. The focus of the conference is on Supply Chain 2030.