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Searching for Sustainability: Balancing Economics and Environmental Objectives in Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The vital role of logistics and its decarbonisation in the fight against climate change is undisputed. Yet there are still concerns that environmental improvements might impair the economic efficiency of logistics. Distinguishing the sustainable logistics leaders. It Is Time to Act.

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Charge Me Up! Energy Storage Development – A Fast Emerging Technology Needed for Sustainability

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Energy Storage Development – A Fast Emerging Technology Needed for Sustainability. For transportation and logistics – the revolution to decarbonize is likewise well underway. As a sustainable logistics consultant I’m often reading up on how technology is evolving in the energy sector. Charge Me Up! About the Author.

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Blind Spots of Visibility with Andrew Wimer

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew is Director, Operations – North America Activations for Descartes , a global leader in on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions for logistics businesses. With over 15 years of dedicated expertise in the field of logistics, Andrew brings a wealth of experience to the intersection of technology and freight management.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GroundCloud, the creator of a cloud-hosted final-mile automation platform, for $138 million. network this year after its initial success at select facilities in 2022.

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Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

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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3 Priorities for Future Success in Logistics with Sarah Banks

The Logistics of Logistics

3 Priorities for Future Success in Logistics with Sarah Banks. Sarah Banks and Joe Lynch discuss three priorities for future success in logistics. Sarah is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture , a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.

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

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

While many sectors can already report decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, logistics continues to be seen as a hard-to-abate sector given its current growth rates and its persistent dependence on fossil fuels. Also in road freight vehicles, battery-electric or hydrogen-powered drivetrains are close to market launch.