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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs . In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this, 45.1

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Walmart’s Notion of Next Generation Online Customer Fulfillment Centers

Supply Chain Matters

population with either same day, next or two-day shipping be leveraging the collective resources of all of Walmart’ s online fulfilment assets including direct ship from store. Austria based KNAPP describes itself as a robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning technology provider.

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Will Cloud Computing in Logistics Replace On-Premises Systems for Good?

Logistics Viewpoints

The question is: can we also operate a warehouse fully autonomously ? In practice, it also means that, typically, transport management systems (TMS) or warehouse management systems (WMS) without automation can be operated entirely in the cloud. While in some countries, autonomous cars are already driving on public roads.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. Read more: What is a Bonded Warehouse?

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Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

Supply Chain Matters

India again led all other regions, while Germany and Austria remain at highest levels of PMI contractionary levels. After a long spell of reducing inventories in order to cut costs, factories are now increasingly rebuilding warehouse stock levels, driving up demand for inputs and pushing production higher at a pace not seen since early 2022.”

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This Week in Logistics News (March 27 – April 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

America’s imports are stuck on ships floating off LA. Specifically, the top countries most impacted by the Suez Canal blockage include the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and Austria. And more ships keep arriving, making the congestion worse. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Eco-friendly Food Packaging: 8 Trends in Food & Bev Explained

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This means they are backed up by a authoritative certification, such as: The European OK Compost Home standard (from TÜV Austria). It’s also heavier to transport, which adds to overall fuel use. For more information, check out our article, Eco-Friendly Packaging Alternatives for Your Shipping Needs. Plastics 1 and 5.

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