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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

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The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Addressing Energy Challenges in Logistics The logistics sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Mastering Digital Product Passports: Strategies for Seamless Implementation

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These technologies can help identify patterns in product performance and supply chain efficiency, allowing companies to optimize their operations. This integration includes tracking individual components and collecting data on environmental impact, including sustainability metrics such as carbon footprint and recyclability.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

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In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential.

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How to Optimize Fulfillment with Unified Data

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An organization with tens of thousands of different products may have to move them across many modes of transportation, IT systems, and third-party logistics partners, all adding to complexity, as well as loss of visibility and control. Optimizing fulfillment requires a series of steps to get a shipment from its source to the end customer.

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Fleet Management 2.0: The Rise of Connected Vehicles in Global Supply Chains

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Similarly, UPS uses its ORION system, which integrates real-time and historical data to optimize delivery routes, saving fuel and enhancing delivery reliability. In an increasingly competitive logistics landscape, these capabilities allow companies to remain agile and cost-effective.

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Beyond Cost Optimization: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Unstable Trade Environment

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Resilience is the ability to respond to disruption while maintaining core operations, and more companies are shifting their strategies accordingly. Sudden tariff increases can quickly make a cost-optimized procurement strategy untenable, leaving companies scrambling to adjust. Metrics must reflect the new priorities.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (December 30th 2024- January 2nd 2025)

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The DOE is still issuing large federal loans to startup companies, Novonix a synthetic graphite startup just received a $755 million loan to support its mission and reach its goal of producing 31,500 metric tonnes of synthetic graphite. The facility aims to reach full production capacity by the end of 2028.