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Energy Transition in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives, especially when we begin to look at energy transition. A recent ARC survey looked at reasons to address sustainability.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? Such congestion naturally leads to bottlenecks in planning drayage and eventual increases in the total cost of shipping, not to mention an added strain on trucking as the bottlenecks grow.? As highlighted by?

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The Top Three Keys to Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience during National Returns Week

Logistics Viewpoints

Each year in the United States, the return of goods purchased for the holidays usually peaks on one day in early January; the volume is so significant the day has been designated National Returns Day. This year, due to an increased number of e-commerce purchases, retailers and shippers will experience National Returns Week.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. Amazon’s fast-shipping service can add fees for small orders.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

These are challenges that will only become more threatening if they are not curbed, paying strict attention to supply chain sustainability. It forced three semiconductor plants to shut, causing a microchip shortage for the auto industry and severing the state’s vital supply chain links for three days. Download Now!

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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

The top gifts were clothes and accessories, which about half of those surveyed purchased, and toys, which nearly a third of people surveyed bought. In other Walmart news, the company is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chain.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles. Transport nodes, such as ports, are following this trend by developing capabilities becoming energy hubs providing but also becoming powered by sustainable fuel. The second Z – Zero emission shipping routes: the Clydebank Declaration.