Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2022

Supply chain sustainability can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. As I have written about before, supply chain sustainability , or the notion of going green, is a hot topic as companies and countries look at their overall carbon footprint and look for ways to be more environmentally friendly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

There’s been little room for long-term planning, and supply chain sustainability has mostly been an afterthought, a “nice-to-have” initiative that is not of critical importance. companies, both inside and outside of freight transportation, are pledging to become carbon-neutral operations. That’s starting to change. In the U.S.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Companies have many levers to pull to reduce their impact on the environment such as altering the materials used in products, using more sustainable packaging and even reducing business travel. Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains. Having a sustainable supply chain won’t just reduce costs and emissions.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Yossi Sheffi from MIT wrote, “No self-respecting company is without a sustainability strategy, and at the center of these strategies lies the supply chain.” We’re now approaching 2024 and the focus on sustainability continues to grow, driven by many factors, including new regulations and legislation. What are the key.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It was also the time when I was first exposed to the concept of sustainability, thanks to renowned economist Gunter Pauli. The potential to enable change in the market has become a key pillar in the go-to-market approach to enable more sustainable operations. What Does Sustainable Operations Mean? The Challenges.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change. By 2025, to improve long-term supply chain profitability, 60% of manufacturers in global supply chains will invest in software tools to support sustainability and circular economy business models.”. Companies, both large and small, are changing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2022

My colleague, Clint Reiser, wrote about Körber’s ongoing supply chain transformation, highlighting the company’s three main focus areas for 2022: 1) investments in assisting Körber customers’ journey to SaaS, 2) bringing a new product, named Universal Control System (UCS) to market, and 3) offering warehouse modeling for operations.

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Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

They’re increasing in complexity and raising the stakes on the production and distribution of goods – pushing supply chain sustainability improvement initiatives to the back burner. Companies risk collapsing when they react to a disruption in ways that deviate from their mission and values,” warns Turk. “By

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 26, 2021

With less than 10 years left to the 2030 deadline of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is clear that we are all not yet doing enough to achieve global sustainability targets. Virtual twins help companies raise production efficiency while reducing operational costs, use of resources and carbon footprint.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. the coming year may look a little different regarding sustainability. The Importance of Supply Chain Sustainability for 2022 and Beyond. Between the Paris Agreement and shifting consumer values, sustainability isn’t optional. Making Supply Chains More Sustainable.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

But in F&B, there’s been a reckoning of sorts: yes, supply chain disruptions are a fact of life and should be taken seriously; but there’s a bigger picture here, and it’s driving a renewed focus on sustainability initiatives. Of course, not all F&B companies are on board.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2023

The impact of supply chain planning on sustainability According to Wikipedia, “sustainability is a societal goal that relates to the ability of people to safely co-exist on Earth over a long time.” Improving sustainability of a process starts by quantifying and measuring indicators, for example the amount of CO2 emitted.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 15, 2023

How can rail be sustainable? With its environmental advantages, rail is answering the call in addressing challenges of sustainability, mass passenger transit and freight mobility. Creating a sustainable rail industry involves addressing various environmental, social, and economic aspects. How does it achieve this?​​

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy. All of this has led companies in the commercial space to prioritise sustainability, which includes a trend towards adopting solar energy. A report also found that a fifth of the 2,000 largest publicly-listed companies in the world have pledged to pursue a net-zero strategy.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2023

Risk managers have known for years that climate change and other sustainability issues are cause for great concern. ”[1] While that is all well and good, if enterprises are going to succeed in the years ahead, sustainability efforts must be combined with climate change adaption strategies. Sustainability is going mainstream.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 16, 2024

As the backbone of global trade and commerce, transportation and logistics companies are under increasing pressure to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and meet sustainability goals.

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Logility

JUNE 12, 2023

If you’re just starting your journey of supply chain sustainability, you may be standing at the precipice full of questions. What is Supply Chain Sustainability? What is Supply chain Sustainability? Let’s take a look at the basics and answer the question, what even is “supply chain sustainability”?

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

This could have important strategic implications for retailers and F&B companies, including pricing strategies, marketing, promotion, product mixes and volume expectations. What is an example of sustainable food? Shifts in consumer behavior are also changing due to increasing demand for healthy and sustainable foods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Isn’t home delivery supposed to be the antithesis of sustainability? That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded. That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

Survey Says: 86% of Consumers Willing to Delay E-commerce Delivery in Favor of Sustainability Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. consumers on their sustainable shopping opinions and behaviors.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Many business leaders say they can’t afford sustainability initiatives, but looming risks indicate that this is an investment you can’t afford to ignore. The business case for sustainability initiatives is strong. One study indicates that 38% of companies hesitate to adopt sustainability initiatives because of the cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is a higher priority than ever. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. From many different angles, supply chain sustainability matters, so how do we get there and what is the role of planning?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

Combined with the heightened concerns regarding climate change and associated sustainability impacts, all businesses should consider and assess these changes using the lens of environmental sustainability. These will have a big impact on sustainability. Managing Disruption and Change with Emerging Technologies.

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Logility

MAY 11, 2023

Companies with more agile supply chain practices had service levels that were 7% higher and inventory levels that were 23 days lower than their less agile peers. Disruption is nothing new – a disruption lasting one to two months is experienced by most companies every 3.7

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. However, there is now a growing appreciation that going green correlates with increased profit as demand for products with sustainable credentials grow and Asian companies get set to move up the value chain. As driving greater sustainability is a key factor in reducing risk.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As the most sustainable method of land-based freight, rail freight companies are at the forefront of the transition to more sustainable supply chains. But the complexity of planning for large rail freight operations can make it challenging for rail freight companies to achieve their targets for multiple conflicting KPIs.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Many of the farming practices used in varying forms of agriculture have had a significant impact on the sustainability of food systems, food security, animal wellbeing, environmental health, and human health. Skeptics might believe the regenerative agriculture movement is some kind of fringe movement to be ignored by mainstream companies.

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QAD

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This October, I was invited to take part in a discussion panel, Leading a Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation at Speed at the Industry IoT SCM Leaders Forum in Germany. The focus was on the twin aims of supply chain digital transformation and sustainability. As a result, many companies have a disjointed approach to ESG goals.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Pushing the Boundaries of Sustainable Shipping How the Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor Project is Helping to Reduce Shipping Emissions in Practice by Refke Gunnewijk Sustainable long-haul transport is one of the biggest challenges on the way to a carbon-neutral society.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

SAP SE, an application software company, announced the availability of SAP Product Footprint Management, a solution that lets companies calculate carbon footprints for their products and improve sustainability across their supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As the technology has advanced and become more available, 3D printing is expected to become an integral part of many industries’ operations and could ultimately help companies achieve sustainability goals.

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