article thumbnail

The Greenest Mile: Planning’s Role in Supply Chain Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

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. I was drawn to Hunter and Amory Lovins, who advocated a strategy pairing energy efficiency with renewables, long before its current popularity.

article thumbnail

Can Shredded Paper be Recycled?

Compactor Management Company

According to a survey, the average American consumes about 700 pounds of paper annually. Shredding your important documents instead of simply disposing of them is one of the most significant eco-friendly measures you can take. If disposed of improperly, it can end up in a landfill. Why Recycle Shredded Paper?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Balancing Customer Expectations & Costs in eCommerce Delivery

Logistics Business Magazine

The influence of delivery costs on consumer behaviour Recent surveys spotlight the pivotal role that delivery costs play in shaping shoppers’ purchasing decisions. A report by Asendia underscores this, revealing that 43% of the 8,000 global online shoppers surveyed rank delivery costs as a key consideration.

article thumbnail

4 tips to reduce cargo damage and save money on shipping costs

Shipping and Freight Resource

As per a Statista survey, eighty per cent of consumers say they’d return a product they received that was damaged in shipping. With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. Shipping damage is a massive threat to any products that travel on the supply chain.

article thumbnail

“Logistics Leaders Expect More Outsourcing Budget in 2020” says Gartner

Logistics Business Magazine

Evaluating different outsourcing strategies has become a priority for logistics leaders.”. Based on the Gartner 2019 Logistics Outsourcing Strategy Survey, one reason for the expected budget increase is that logistics outsourcing supports the business. Make sure you have the appropriate resources and skills at your disposal.”.

Gartner 28
article thumbnail

8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain and Sustainability

10xLogistics

Greenbiz and Supply Chain Insights conduct a survey on the different thoughts of supply chain organizations and sustainability organizations in a company. This is very telling since I truly believe sustainability should be embedded in the operations of Supply Chain.