Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 18, 2023 October is Sustainability Month, a time to reflect on our impact on the planet and seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Why is it crucial?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Suppliers are facing increasing pressure from the buyers of their goods and services to report their environmental, social, and governance data. Increasingly, companies will take sustainability criteria into account in their purchasing decisions. In short, the reported supplier data ripples up to a buyer’s Scope 3 calculations.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Sean Elliot, Acting Co-CEO kicked off the conference with a keynote that highlighted what Körber did in 2023, but more importantly, where the company is going in 2024. This means that companies need to be able to hit the ground running with new capabilities from both a functionality and user interface aspect. Workforce Efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What is remarkable about this year’s tournament, and sports in general lately, are the learnings that can be applied to industrial companies working through energy transition and sustainability challenges. How to apply lessons learned to industrial sustainability efforts. It’s becoming easier to quickly spot greenwashing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 16, 2023

CMC Packaging Automation, a leading supplier of automated packaging and mailing solutions that is proud partner of KKR’s Global Impact team and backed by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, has launched its first annual sustainability report.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Due to increasing pressure from various stakeholders, many companies are turning their focus to ensuring that their supply chains are sustainable. What is a sustainable supply chain? What is a sustainable supply chain? A recent report by the IDC noted some benefits of these programs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In today’s retail landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a fundamental concern for consumers, that has an impact on retailers. The demand for eco-friendly products and environmentally responsible companies is on the rise. What is more, it’s no secret that freight transportation (i.e.,

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

The future in shipping belongs to companies with sustainability practices and greener operations in place. Sustainability and environmental concerns are becoming increasingly important in the logistics and supply chain industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2022

This article is from GEP and look at the impact of the SEC’s climate disclosure proposal. With so much current focus on sustainability and climate change, it should not come as a surprise that a U.S. regulatory agency is proposing to require companies to report on their climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Now, Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) allows cost and sustainability to be traded off. Rich Kroes, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Oracle. Rich Kroes – Oracle’s vice president of global sustainability – was also on the call. Unilever is one of the world’s largest food manufacturers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

The National COSH also recognizes the impact these preventable events have on family members. The National COSH defines the Dirty Dozen as the companies that “needlessly expose workers to preventable hazards, leading to preventable illnesses, injuries and fatalities.” households each year, a new report has found. percent for Q4.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cost efficiency, quality management and traceability are major issues for companies in this region. The question company managers face is what software solution can help them keep machines busy as well as monitor performance and progress in their areas of concern. This includes not only energy efficiency but also how to reduce waste.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2022

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

JULY 22, 2021

The process as is implemented in many companies focuses on balancing demand and supply based on preestablished rules and policies that serve as guardrails for the planning process. Then the process was put to test in recent times, as increasing demand and supply side shocks caught companies flatfooted.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

So, how is this current global economic slowdown impacting container shipping? Companies involved in international trade are hit hard as they experience decreased orders and reduced cargo volumes, affecting the revenue of shipping lines and container terminals. Source: Company Reports, Linerlytica 2.

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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. Route optimization software has emerged as a game-changing tool, revolutionizing how these companies optimize routes and streamline operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

Combined with the heightened concerns regarding climate change and associated sustainability impacts, all businesses should consider and assess these changes using the lens of environmental sustainability. Knowing the impact – to people, to profits, and to the planet – of your decisions. Speed is the New Cheap”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is a higher priority than ever. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. PwC reports that almost half of assets under management are held by investment firms committed to decarbonization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

raises $20M as it scales robot deliveries How friendshoring is impacting trade with China and the Far East Seagate to pay $300m settlement for violation of US export control laws Walmart is debuting the first North American 15-liter compressed natural gas engine, which is set to be incorporated into its private fleet.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2022

New research from Capgemini reveals that three-quarters of organisations have been impacted by closing facilities, supply chain disruptions, employee absence, and remote work in the past three years, and less than 20% of organisations feel equipped to handle the impacts of these changes. Resilience to cope with disruptions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 20, 2023

(NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, today introduced its Sustainable Fleet Management solution. Policymakers around the world are launching zero-emission vehicle programs and setting emissions reduction targets that directly impact commercial fleets across a number of industries.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 15, 2018

While 69% of companies ask suppliers to effectively manage their environmental impacts, only 34% actually provide tools and resources to incentivize action. By now it's pretty well understood that strong sustainability performance positively influences financial performance. And investors are taking notice as well.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 24, 2023

According to a 2023 World Economic Forum report , adoption of technology will remain a key driver of business transformation over the next five years. The WEF report also noted that organizations’ plans to increase automation had slowed down. Recent research has highlighted some concerning issues around skills development.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With its Sustainability Report 2022 now available, Dematic provides the latest data on its comprehensive commitment to climate protection. According to the report, Dematic has emitted 24 percent less greenhouse gases (GHG) compared to 2020. “Sustainability is not just a vision, but a commitment that we actively live by.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

However, recent disruptions have highlighted the vulnerabilities of these complex networks, resulting in significant financial losses for companies. Supply Chains Under Disruption: A Financial Toll Recent years have witnessed several disruptions that have shaken global supply chains, causing major financial setbacks for companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Reasons Why Firms Commit to Reducing Environmental Impacts More than Regulators Require. The law firm Crowell & Moring recently released a survey-based report that looked at how companies are navigating pressures to improve their environmental performance. A company might decide to invest in a more energy efficient machine.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

Today I am excited to announce the release of our 2020 Sustainability Report , which highlights the work we are doing on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics that are most critical to our business and to our stakeholders. When we think about sustainability at C.H. It is with that in mind that C.H.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2022

The SSI Schaefer Group , a Germany-based family-owned company established more than 85 years ago and a leading international solution provider of modular storage and logistics systems, today published its first Sustainability Report. Using intelligent processes to create innovative and sustainable solutions for customers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Embracing conversational AI across tomorrow’s supply chains: Companies have been embarking on a journey of digitizing their supply chains for many years. In fact, that journey started in the 1960s as large companies around the world started to embrace EDI communication and document standards.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Many governments are incentivising companies to invest in new manufacturing technologies, and the manufacturing sector in Asia has undergone significant change in recent years. with AI will revolutionise how companies collect, process, and extract insights from IoT data. Technology is becoming a major focus for Asian manufacturers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2022

DispatchTrack , a global leader in last mile delivery solutions, has announced the availability of AI-powered carbon emissions tracking to help companies meet their supply chain sustainability goals. When it comes to the last mile, businesses around the world are taking sustainability seriously.

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Stord

AUGUST 5, 2020

August 6, 2020 Stord is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency as a SmartWay Logistics Company , just a few months since expanding our freight capabilities. An EPA SmartWay partnership provides us with the gold standard of emissions calculating tools for sustainability accounting.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

DHL will be supporting SBF GB&I in delivering its Growing for Good company value, by improving efficiency across its supply chain, while focusing on sustainability. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

This Earth Week , we wanted to spotlight the companies who are leading the way in supply chain sustainability efforts. Below are just a few of the many ways that these companies are paving the way to a greener tomorrow. net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys.

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Log-hub

APRIL 20, 2023

It depends on which approach you are using to minimize the environmental impact of your logistics activities. Sustainable transport solutions, better-utilized vehicles, and the appropriate digital tools are making sustainability a real-time need, not just a trend.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

Organized annually by CMC Packaging Automation, a company in the portfolio of KKR Global Impact Fund and supported by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, this event has become a tradition in the on-demand packaging sector. The event was held at CMC’s headquarters in Città di Castello (PG), Italy.

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