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Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues

Logistics Viewpoints

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. And the company’s operations and technology have evolved over the last three years, with a focus on its trucking, warehousing, and air capabilities. Amazon Trucking.

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De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: Bridging the Know-Do Gap

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

These are some examples of large players making bold moves, often involving low-carbon fuels and related engine technology. In Europe, more than 500,000 road carriers are in the market, 99% of them with less than 50 employees. It comes from the annual customer survey conducted by logistics software company Transporeon.

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The Sustainable Supply Chain – What is it and how to execute it

Unleashed

Supply chains play a crucial role in moving goods along to the end user. But as simple supply chains grow into vast and complex networks, how do you make sure yours remains ethical, profitable, and viable in the long term? 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain. 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain.

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Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment. CARBON CALCULATION TOOLS FOR E-COMMERCE PARCELS. Ecommerce giants like Amazon are setting the bar high.

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COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict Global Supply Chain News Capsule March 23 2022

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters March 23 rd edition of our COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict News Capsule, we provide updates to ongoing industry supply chain developments and disruptions of concern to our reading audience. In 2021, rail links between China and Europe reportedly moved upwards of 1.4 Canadian and U.S.

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The Essential Reference Guide for a Supply Chain Leader

GlobalTranz

In this blog he provides a simple reference guide to better yourself as a supply chain leader. and/or capabilities of the supplier and meet companies' short- and/or long-term supply needs. Lead Time Reduction in Supply Chain. Key Questions You Should Ask as Supply Chain Leader. 50% improvement) min.

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4 Steps to Streamline Global Shipping

QAD

When you have multiple manufacturing locations across the world, it can feel as though your enterprise is not one organization, but a number of different companies, all using different guidelines. Step 1: Automate Compliance. Step 2: Automate Documentation and Reporting. Step 3: Leverage a Global Multi-Carrier Solution.