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Microsoft Is Using The Coupa Supply Chain Design Tool to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Logistics Viewpoints

In the early 2020s, Microsoft’s transportation and logistics team needed to meet growing demand for cloud services while managing carbon, cost and cycle time. The model allowed Microsoft to run many scenarios and supported trading off service reliability, cost, and carbon emissions.

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FourKites summit covers positive environmental impact

Logistics Business Magazine

At this virtual conference supply chain leaders will focus on driving positive environmental impact through supply chain transformation. They will discuss topics ranging from alternative energy strategies to electric vehicle readiness, reverse logistics, recycled materials and more.

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Adapting to a Digital World – Agile, Collaborative and Innovative Supply Chain Management

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The event will kick off with a pre-conference workshop, ‘Applying Agile Thinking to Optimise Your Digital Supply Chain’, led by Patrick Strauss, Visiting Professor at Cranfield University. The main conference agenda will consist of speakers from: Unilever, Anglo American, GE Healthcare, AzkoNobel, Libbey Inc. Event Format.

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Positive Human-Robot Relationships Will Power the Future Supply Chain Workforce

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It is expected that this technology will shorten supply chains and reduce reverse-logistics costs because customers won’t need to return clothing that does not fit as expected. Humans also must learn how to build relationships with robots. Read: The Future of the Supply Chain Workforce Will Be Determined By Technology Talent.

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The Top Logistics and Supply Chain Journalists & Thought Leaders to Know for 2020

Shipchain

His works include podcasts, e-books, whitepapers, case studies, infographics and personalized presentations for major supply chain conferences. His works remain expansive—from procurement through reverse logistics and even facilities management for the supply chain itself. . and abroad. John Monarch. Chris Brooks.