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RCP launches new sustainability vision and roadmap

Logistics Business Magazine

Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC (RCP), part of the Newell Brands global portfolio of brands, has launched its brand sustainability vision with a roadmap outlining global, tangible pledges the organisation is making as it continues its journey toward operating as sustainably as possible. All of which is better for the planet.

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FedEx Express extends reach of e-commerce proposition

Logistics Business Magazine

FedEx Express has now made its international, day-definite e-commerce service available to customers in 24 European countries with connections to 47 markets worldwide. The service comes with the reliability of FedEx’s international, day-definite delivery, coupled with FedEx’s customs clearance expertise and tracking capabilities.

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Cargo Chat: BlueGrace Execs Talk Nearshoring

Blue Grace Logistics

. “New investment driven by nearshoring could reach about $46 billion in the next five years, helping boost Mexico’s annual [gross domestic product] growth to around 3% in 2025 to 2027, from an estimated 1.9% Jose Fernandez: It’s definitely the pandemic. It’s basically a nonstop operation. JF: The No.

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Logistics, Digital Transformation and Future Logisticians

Logistics in War

In his seminal work, Logistics in the National Defense , Henry Eccles writes: “Logistics is the bridge between our national economy and the actual operations of our combat forces in the field.” Problem definition. By Peter Layton. It’s a pithy description that gets to the heart of the matter, stimulating thinking. Problem solving.

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Blockchain for Bill of Lading – A Much Needed Update to the Traditional Bill of Lading for E-Commerce?

GlobalTranz

This resounding trial and win signifies a new way shippers will be able to compete in the global market, speeding delivery of international shipments, enhancing existing supply chain operations, and more. It is also essential to connect systems, enabling the seamless flow of data between systems and enhancing operations.

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The Year in Logistics: Most Popular Articles from 2020

Logistics Viewpoints

By 2025, the amount of data will double every 12 hours. In fact, the definition of pulling the rug out from underneath someone is that doing so causes their plans to fail, because they have little recourse or time to respond adequately. In an immature, disconnected supply chain, planners operate inefficiently and in reactive mode.

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What does Corporate Social Responsibility Really Mean?

Logistics Bureau

I like to quote the following definition of CSR , offered by Chatham House associate fellow, Paul Hohnen. Lego says it will strive to eliminate its landfill waste by 2025 and to produce all its building bricks from sustainable resources (renewable or recycled) by 2030.