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The Backorder, March 27 2024

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In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Fewer trips = lower transportation costs.

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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!

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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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The Backorder, March 20 2024

Unleashed

Audit overhead costs such as rent, utilities, insurance, and transport. ” What are you reading or listening to at the moment? “After studying business and managing teams for 10 years, I try my very best to avoid cliche business books. Are you paying for pre-covid levels of space, when half your workforce is now remote?

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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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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.

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

CH Robinson Transportfolio

If you utilize air freight to the Oceania region (Australia and New Zealand), you can certainly use our expertise to minimize the impact of market forces and streamline the flow of air-cargo to work in your favor. During these market peaks, ad hoc bookings can at times cost three times the normal rate.