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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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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. million in FY18, and $5.4

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Why Thinking ?Global, Yet Local? Makes Sense in Your Air Freight Strategy

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Why Thinking “Global, Yet Local” Makes Sense in Your Air Freight Strategy | C.H. Earlier this year, my colleague, Bogen Chi, wrote a blog about the top 3 global market trends to watch this year in the air freight market: capacity shortages, peak season pressures, and the bright spot of consolidation.

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Fearless Females of Supply Chain: Supply Chain Offers Limitless Potential

BlueYonder

I was probably the first-ever graduate that received a hybrid degree of fashion and computing studies from my university in New Zealand. It made me stretch my brain, learn new things and form completely new relationships. When I look back, I was fortunate I made that change because my university supported me to do that.

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Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services

Logistics Bureau

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. Transporting and storing perishable food requires advanced logistics that is beyond the reach of many companies.

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3 Ways to Drive Sustainability in Transportation

BlueYonder

Transportation is one of the biggest contributing factors to the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, and virtually every country is now mandating stricter regulations to reduce their carbon footprint and mitigate the effects of climate change. A transportation management system (TMS) could actually help the bottom line and the environment!