Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint by taking a deeper look at their supply chain, including product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. Companies can accurately calculate shipping level emissions and compare them across specific time intervals.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 30, 2021

Since the start of June 2021, Gebrüder Weiss has been deploying an electric truck to deliver technology products for the computer and printer manufacturer HP. This is the second zero-emissions truck in the company’s fleet. The post Electric truck transports HP products in CEE appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Consumption and Emissions – A Growth Story. Paralleling this growth in e-commerce is a growth in carbon emissions – parcel deliveries are estimated to increase by 78% globally by 2030, resulting in up to 30% greater emissions. Having a sustainable supply chain won’t just reduce costs and emissions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 1, 2022

BYD , a world-leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), is using the occasion of this week’s LogiMAT trade fair to introduce new products to its range of zero-emission forklifts. The line-up of BYD products at LogiMAT are completed by further Iron-Phosphate Battery-powered zero-emission models from its extensive range.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

This strategic move not only brings IKEA products closer to its Irish customers but also significantly improves product availability throughout Ireland. This new distribution centre will greatly enable this, by increasing availability of our products and reducing lead times,” he added.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Workforce Efficiency. The partner ecosystem gives customers more options and a larger talent pool to create supply chain efficiencies. As part of this ecosystem, partners can get certified through Körber for Warehouse Advantage, which is the first product for certification. Data Visibility. Supply Chain Risk and Resilience.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Reducing pollutant emissions in the shipping industry can be achieved by using clean, alternative fuels like liquid ammonia, which requires fail-safe and hermetically tight pumps, writes Thomas Bökenbrink, Lead Product Manager Pumps at LEWA. Compared to 2008, this represents an increase of around 90 percent.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2022

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. At the same time, these “savings” can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and overall carbon footprints. degrees Celsius.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

One crucial aspect of sustainability is improving supply chain practices to reduce emissions. By focusing on more visibility, supplier collaboration, and optimized transportation, we can create a supply chain that not only delivers products efficiently but also contributes to a greener future. Why is it crucial?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In the past few decades, an increasing number of organizations have adopted environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) initiatives to help heal the planet as well as to make cost and efficiency improvements in their supply chain and procurement operations. What obstacles are companies facing in making the most of this opportunity?

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Understand the ROI of a decarbonized supply chain Before looking into funding, understand the return on investment (ROI) that decarbonization offers: Cost Savings: Improved energy efficiency and waste reduction can lead to significant cost savings eventually. Localize Suppliers: This can reduce transportation emissions and costs.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 4, 2022

The production of EPAL Box pallets, which grew by 66.7 % to 288,149 box pallets, is worth highlighting here. The total production and repair volume in 2021 for all EPAL load carriers grew by +6 % to a total of 130.8 The reuse of EPAL Euro pallets protects wood resources and reduces CO2 emissions from production and transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. That is more than any other sector.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

Within this framework, circular supply chains have garnered significant attention as a transformative strategy to mitigate environmental impact, foster resource efficiency, and drive long-term sustainability. A circular supply chain aims to maximize resource efficiency and minimize waste generation throughout the product lifecycle.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The climate change crisis has become a top priority for nations worldwide affecting everyone and all industries and therefore it is no surprise that governments are working to cut carbon emissions wherever possible. Failure to lower shipping industry emissions would make the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 much harder to achieve.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The addition of these new vessels reinforces the group’s ongoing efforts to reduce emissions across its network. Simultaneously, Unifeeder is enhancing fuel efficiency throughout the fleet while increasing the utilisation of biofuels in its conventional vessels.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

As an automation partner, Stoecklin Logistics is helping manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and wholesalers revamp warehousing operations through efficient sustainable product handling solutions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

The solution has dramatically improved the productivity of Wren’s surveyors, who typically visit a customer’s home to provide estimates for kitchen or bedroom renovation projects. It supports dynamic delivery requirements, including same-day delivery, by offering flexible, efficient and cost-effective time windows and delivery options.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Andrew was the company’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across their end-to-end value chain. The multinational’s goal is to achieve net zero GHG emissions across their value chain by 2040. The products are then sold in over 200 markets and territories. billion miles bringing their products to customers.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

The logistics and supply chain industry are responsible for a significant amount of global greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from transportation and logistics operations. In addition, businesses are working to optimize their transportation networks to reduce emissions and improve efficiency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

The EU-funded project “ZEFES” project (Zero Emissions flexible vehicle platforms with modular powertrains serving the long-haul Freight Eco System) is researching the possibilities for long-distance heavy goods transport in order to achieve the objectives of the “Green Deal”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Pension Funds are Focusing on Carbon Emissions. When a company initially sets goals for reductions in their carbon emissions, they find a lot of low handing fruit. A company might decide to invest in a more energy efficient machine. Thus, the company gets energy savings and carbon emission reductions. Crawl, Walk, Run.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 17, 2024

Time To Read: 5 minutes Transportation companies are continually seeking innovative solutions to navigate complex logistics while enhancing efficiency. Optimized Route Efficiency Route planning software, on average, can reduce travel distance by 10-15%, resulting in significant fuel savings and reducing carbon emissions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and tracking systems can transform the way we manage food and drink across the manufacturing supply chain – from its origins on the farm, through to factory production sites and transporting the food on UK roads to our stores. That’s the same as removing 78,000 delivery trucks from UK roads.*

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By embracing a circular supply chain, industry leaders can help: Eliminate waste and pollution Circulate products and materials at their highest value Regenerate nature As organizations continue to optimize supply chains , this process can provide significant benefits. A circular supply chain can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Unifeeder Group plans to deploy the new vessels on its European network, where the new vessels will give a significant contribution to lower the emissions of the network. Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Unifeeder Group, said: “This is another significant step towards the green transformation of our fleet and our operations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

Leading Finnish logistics services provider Inex Partners Oy has partnered with SEE to enhance packaging automation, as part of its strategy to further improve efficiencies, customer satisfaction and capacity for managing sales peaks. Inex handles fulfilment and distribution of E-Commerce orders for one of Finland’s largest retailers.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Carbon-Neutral Initiatives Many e-commerce giants are actively working to offset their carbon emissions in their supply chains. This involves designing products for longevity, repairability, and eventual recycling. Local and Ethical Sourcing The carbon footprint associated with shipping products globally is a concern.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Governments across the world have pledged to reduce emissions, and consumers’ awareness on the impact of their choices is also growing. Numerous shipping companies often collaborate with third-party firms on carbon offset initiatives that might involve tree planting to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. What is Carbon Neutral Shipping?

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 29, 2022

Sustainability and decarbonization are both big topics which, with many initiations underway, will not only positively affect the environment but also give a competitive edge and be a differentiator amongst the companies that sell similar products. The shipping sector produces 2-3% of global CO2 emissions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2023

million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over the aviation fuel lifecycle – this is equivalent to handling the approximately 77,000 annual aircraft movements of DHL Express in the Americas carbon neutrally for a full year. We want to inspire more suppliers to accelerate industry-wide production and adoption of SAF.” “We

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Global supply chains face numerous challenges impacting the efficient movement of goods and services worldwide. Cybersecurity Threats As supply chains become more digitized, vulnerability to cyberattacks increases and can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and even halt production. Some of the key challenges include: 1.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

From 2010 to 2020, they also reduced emissions across their global operations 52% through energy efficiency and renewable electricity. Coca-Cola Coca-Cola is committed to rethinking how products get to consumers, including what kind of packaging is used and whether a package is needed at all.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In e-commerce, where returns are inherently frequent, developing a streamlined and efficient returns process is vital. Efficiently managing returns, also known as reverse logistics, is imperative for maintaining customer relations, sustainable practices, and overall economic viability. What are Returns in logistics?

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What’s in this Sustainable Supply Chain article : The problem of carbon emissions and waste derived from supply chains. The value of using technology to reduce wasted time and miles that contribute to higher carbon emissions. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990–2018 (the national inventory that the U.S.

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