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Understanding Supply Chain Sustainability

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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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The Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains

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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. The supply chain, however, offers the most fruitful area for improvement. Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains.

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IMO Agrees on New Plan to Fight Shipping Emissions After Meeting

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We previously reported that last week, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was meeting to see if they could agree on updated greenhouse gas emission reduction rules as climate change accelerates. By 2030, the shipping industry has a target to achieve 5% to 10% of energy from non-fossil fuel sources.

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Sins of skipping advanced Supply Chain Visibility!

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The red alert lies in the fact only 6% of companies report full visibility on their supply chain, while 69% of companies do not have total visibility. It’s a traffic jam out there on the supply chain highway. until 2030. This can lead to more supply chain disruptions, costing a massive 62% hit to finances.

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Supply chain challenges in the luxury goods market

Logistics Business Magazine

According to current estimates, the market will grow to €480bn by 2030. Increasing customer demand and current global uncertainties have made supply chain management a strategic core function, which poses major challenges for luxury brands.

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

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What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Pepsi announced that they are aiming to cut 20% of their emissions by 2030 and their U.S. Microsoft also announced they plan to be carbon-negative by 2030. . Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability.

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

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What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Here are three supply chain trends to consider. . Pepsi announced that they are aiming to cut 20% of their emissions by 2030 and their U.S. Microsoft also announced they plan to be carbon-negative by 2030. . Sustainability on the agenda.