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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

This effort reinforces our belief that we can simultaneously grow our business in a way that supports our commitment to becoming a more sustainable company,” Swihart stated. ScottsMiracle-Gro is consolidating the warehousing and distribution of its bagged products that are shipped to home center stores. Media Contact: Anne Kreuser.

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Delivering Green: Three Case Studies in Low-Carbon Logistics

MIT Supply Chain

Supply chain sustainability projects are often sold on the argument that going green makes good business sense. Here are three case studies that offer clear, irrefutable evidence that sustainability and profitability can be compatible in the supply chain domain. Logistics is a leading source of carbon.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 2.18-2.22

Freight Plus

The new initiative, called “Shipment Zero,” signifies Amazon’s first serious look at presenting a sustainable shipping model to the public. Currently, Amazon does not release any facts regarding their green efforts and unlike 85% of Fortune 500 companies in 2017, they did not publish a sustainability report. Spotify. ,

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The Future of 3rd Party Fulfillment with Andy Lloyd

The Logistics of Logistics

To win accounts with ecommerce companies that require one or two day shipping to the entire country, 3rd party fulfillment companies may partner with fulfillment companies in other regions. For instance, a fulfillment company in Los Angeles may partner with fulfillment companies in Texas and Illinois in order to win a national account.

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Labor Rights and Logistics Emissions Remain Top-of-Mind for Logistics Providers

Intelligent Audit

As shippers contend with high fuel surcharges and an ongoing capacity crisis, shipping giant FedEx is providing little relief in its announcement of 2022 peak season surcharges. and abroad, the lack of suitable alternatives to jet fuel is proving to be a major setback for sustainable freight logistics. kg to 2.55

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Facing Hard Times, Shippers Find Innovative Solutions

Intelligent Audit

As the latest step in Postmaster General Louis Dejoy’s 10-year plan to reach financial sustainability, the U.S. Postal Service announced intentions to consolidate roughly 21% of delivery units into large-scale shipping centers. Leading Food Corporation Allocates $50 Million Toward Sustainable Corn Syrup Plant.