Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

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 21, 2025

The Industrial Sustainability Playbook by ARC Advisory Group provides strategic guidance on integrating sustainability into core logistics and supply chain functions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2024

Aside from creating products that have sustainable benefits, Siemens has increased the value of their offerings by focusing on the traceability and data verification of their products. They are working on combining the real and the digital world as they believe digitalization is a key enabler for sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

For instance, Summit Materials uses the Samsara Connected Operations Cloud across its 4,000-vehicle fleet, centralizing data on fuel usage, emissions, and diagnostics to improve fuel efficiency and advance sustainability goals. These adaptive technologies provide the agility needed to address evolving challenges in logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Three months into 2025, we have seen a barrage of on-again, off-again tariffs that have supply chain and logistics teams reeling, as they must rethink everything from next weeks shipping route to their foundational network models. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2025

Sustainability isnt just a corporate goal anymoreits a supply chain requirement. Schneider Electrics new Environmental Data Program gives logistics professionals unprecedented access to carbon and sustainability metrics, covering over 70% of its product turnover. Read the full article on ARC Advisory Group.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This integration includes tracking individual components and collecting data on environmental impact, including sustainability metrics such as carbon footprint and recyclability. The post Mastering Digital Product Passports: Strategies for Seamless Implementation appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2024

The vehicle deployments are expected to lower emissions by 7,052 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually, equivalent to 1,533 passenger cars removed from the road. I thought this was a very topical introduction to this week’s Supply Chain and logistics news Canadian Railroad Work Stoppage Threatens U.S

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

Built-In Sustainability Reporting Some orchestration tools are adding carbon tracking or energy use metrics alongside cost and delivery performance data. The post End-to-End Supply Chain Orchestration: Achieving Visibility and Operational Control appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. If you are familiar with the term logistics, then you undoubtedly know it conjures up a different meaning to different people , different countries, and different companies even. Read the full Post.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

“A ‘big bang’ approach, applying a one-size-fits-all AI solution, is not viable in an environment where industrial-grade solutions are needed to meet health, safety, and sustainability goals, Mr. Masson points out. Not all the transactional data, just the data required to calculate a metric or make a decision.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

As a Principal FMCG Supplier, mastering this balance is essential; not just for growth, but for long-term sustainability. Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Ensure margins are fair and sustainable. I would also love to hear your thoughts!

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Theme 4: Sustainability will become an opportunity, not a challenge for supply chains. 2030 call: Retailers will embrace sustainability for home delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

When it comes to sustainability , many business leaders are feeling the pressure to act. found that while 93% of people believe sustainability and social factors are more important than ever, 91% of business leaders face major challenges with sustainability and ESG initiatives. From product design to last mile sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

As regulations across the globe strengthen, the pressure to collect, report, and organize emission-related metrics has never been higher. This added responsibility for companies will have lasting effects on business operations, corporate partnerships, supply chain logistics, compliance requirements, and data integrity.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

We’ll examine the key components of efficient supply chains, explore essential performance metrics, and uncover the fundamental drivers that influence efficiency. Automate supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy within logistics operations. This post delves into the core drivers of supply chain efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. P&G uses life cycle assessment for sustainable packaging design. The vehicles are designed from the ground-up with safety, sustainability, and comfort in mind, and have been thoroughly tested by drivers across the country. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2024

Supporting hypergrowth while reducing supply chain logistics emissions is not an easy feat. In the early 2020s, Microsoft’s transportation and logistics team needed to meet growing demand for cloud services while managing carbon, cost and cycle time. Microsoft Cloud Supply Chain’s sustainable packaging goals have a 2025 deadline.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. The question is, how do we navigate our way out of this never-ending chaos to continue driving sustainable growth? Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change. Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. HOW DID WE GET HERE? MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex. Creating more sustainable logistics is even more important for the trucking industry. Sustainable Logistics | Quantifying Sustainability Measures of Your Logistics. Goods damaged in transit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Digital twins are emerging as digital transformation accelerators for supply chain and logistics organizations seeking enterprise-level visibility, real-time scenario modeling, and operational agility under disruption. Heres how the concept plays out in real-world logistics: 1.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

With such dramatic reductions in flights, Singapore’s status of a logistics hub was put severely at risk. With broad-based support packages, targeting hardest-hit industries like aviation, coupled with support of a strong logistics ecosystem, reinforced by global players such as DB Schenker.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

While conventional logistics optimizes the flow of goods from producer to consumer, reverse logistics manages the processes for inverting that flow to deal with returned parts, materials and products from the consumer back to the producer. BONUS: Download the Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics White Paper.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Combine data from: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Internet of Things (IoT) sensors Supplier portals Customer relationship management systems (CRM) Performance Metrics and KPIs Performance metrics measure how effective your supply chain is.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the UN Environment Program’s Food Waste Index, 923 million metric tons of food is wasted globally every year. Therefore, the most impactful solution in working towards international sustainability efforts would be to avoid generating food waste and loss. Enable Sustainability with DELMIA.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

When you get these three elements working together, that’s when you start seeing real, sustainable improvements in your supply chain performance. With modern logistics outsourcing, were seeing a change in how companies approach the tender process.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

As with the logistics category where we featured 15 most popular blog posts vs. the 10 we covered in the top manufacturing blog posts and supply chain blog posts , we write so many transportation blog posts in that category, we are going to feature the 16 most viewed transportation blog posts. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

That includes everything from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and logistics. The Demand for Carbon Accounting The push for sustainability isn’t new, but it has reached a tipping point. AI can integrate with procurement platforms, utility meters, logistics trackers and internet of things sensors to gather real-time data.

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ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

SCM is focused on efficiency, throughput, and resilience across a much wider operational footprint and requires coordination between manufacturing, logistics and supply chain, and demand planning teams to ensure timely fulfillment and quality assurance.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Key elements to include: Sustainability Goals and Metrics: Define clear sustainability goals aligned with the company’s overall objectives. Introduce relevant metrics for measuring environmental impact like carbon emissions, water usage, and waste generation. Consider minimal packaging designs to reduce waste.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As businesses strive to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals has never been higher. For instance, students might be tasked with developing a logistics plan that involves coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of goods.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

AI will also come to the fore to help companies manage their carbon footprint, greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability issues, especially reporting, Koganti said, and not least Scope 3 emissions, which are currently the bane of supply chain sustainability.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This requires a strategic approach focused on efficiency, quality control, and sustainable growth. Transportation and Logistics: Increased production volume complicates logistics. Consider these essential metrics: Asset Utilization: How efficiently are your machines being used?

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