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Future-Proofing Transportation Spend in Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

The concept of “ green logistics ” has gained traction, with an emphasis on emissions reduction and sustainable packaging materials. TSO allows a business to stay vigilant by embracing cutting-edge technology, and commit to efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective transportation strategies.

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Electric truck transports HP products in CEE

Logistics Business Magazine

Efficient and sustainable transport solutions are key concerns for the logistics provider Gebrüder Weiss, and now they are being systematically rolled out in Central and Eastern Europe as part of its overall sustainability strategy. This is the second zero-emissions truck in the company’s fleet.

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How Can SMBs Contend With Big Box Retailers?

Blue Grace Logistics

Given that Walmart is an incredibly lucrative contract for carriers they will, of course, oblige. Lastly, if you still have questions about how to compete with the big box stores or make your logistics dollars go further, let us know. Ensuring that Walmart gets exactly what it needs. So what options do they have available to them?

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Linde publishes 2020 Sustainability Report

Logistics Business Magazine

Sustainability is firmly anchored in the company’s corporate strategy. There is a clear commitment to sustainable business practices, and this goal, together with customer satisfaction and profitable growth, forms a triad within the 2027 corporate strategy. A further chapter is devoted to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

AIMMS

The Institute of Forest Management from the Technical University of Munich developed an AIMMS model that helps forest enterprises consider risks and strategies for carbon mitigation. AIMMS is used by several organizations for this purpose. All of this is possible with prescriptive analytics. .

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Forto marks sustainability milestones

Logistics Business Magazine

. “This is a pivotal point for the logistics sector and there is a huge opportunity for industry to drive innovation and new programmes forward that will dramatically impact trade, and of course, all people, our planet and future generations.” ” Climate neutrality.

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Improved fashion packaging for Oh Polly

Logistics Business Magazine

As a pure-play online retailer, Oh Polly’s packaging is a crucial part of its eCommerce strategy. Of course, the fact that Smurfit Kappa can design and produce packaging all within the UK is also a key factor: it reduces shipping times hugely. Back in February 2020, it had its first meeting with the Smurfit Kappa team.