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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Even with all new Glasgow pledges for 2030, we will emit roughly twice as much in 2030 as required for 1.5 This year the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP26) was held at the SEC Centre in Glasgow, United Kingdom, from 31 October to 13 November 2021. Part 1–Defining the moment.

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Trends 2022: Quantum Computing

Enterra Insights

”[1] The staff goes on to report, “Adoption thus far is highest in the transportation sector, where 63% of respondents reported being in the early stages of quantum adoption. ” It wasn’t long ago that quantum computers existed only in the minds of computer scientists and physicists.

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Go Green or Go Home: Why Sustainability in the Last Mile is Crucial for Your Business

Locus

Production and transportation activities are energy-intensive, but this also means the potential for implementing greener practices lay here. dollars by 2030 , increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.6% from 2022 to 2030. The global green technology and sustainability market is expected to see tremendous growth— 417.35

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Food Industry Trends for 2021

Unleashed

Being able to accurately track products can assist with recalls and also mitigate any risks when it comes to transportation and storage – and the digital offerings in this space are coming thick and fast, with perhaps the most notable one, the adoption of blockchain. UK & Europe. Uncertainty.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The trial’s goal is to see if the delivery drones will be able to speed up patient response and sample turnaround times while also transporting blood transfusions in a shorter amount of time. This is the first time the tests have been brought to the mainland United Kingdom.

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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The combination of technology along with the advancements in transportation made it possible. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to FedEx, the tight labor market added $450 million to costs, including increased overtime, higher wages to attract workers, and extra spending on transportation. This is adding expenses for new truck routes and additional third-party transportation companies.