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Energy Transition in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. There are three responses in this question that address supply chain sustainability: align with our goals, mission, and values; meet consumers expectations; and increase profitability.

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Climate Change and the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the United Nations, climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Burning fossil fuels generates greenhouse gas emissions that act like a blanket wrapped around the Earth, trapping the sun’s heat and raising temperatures. All of these can have disastrous effects on the supply chain.

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Navigating Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Business Magazine

Supply chain disruption: how to navigate ‘never normal’ distribution networks, by Andy Grygiel (pictured), CMO at project44. Today, managing an organisation’s supply chain can feel like an impossible task. But access to this information is only the first step.

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Navigating the Produce Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. Fruits and vegetables begin their next phase along the supply chain.

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Top Solutions for Supply Chain Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

Digital Twin from Infor Nexus Drives Supply Chain Agility. When it comes to driving supply chain agility there are several solutions that are important, but the key solution is a Multi-enterprise Supply Chain Network (MSCN). But even in more normal times, a supply plan usually can’t be fully executed.

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For a Warm Valentine’s Day, Pursue a Cold Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

One risk is around wasted inventory — flowers, cosmetics, food — because these are sensitive to humidity and temperature. For example, the rose supply chain is global with countries like Ecuador, Colombia, Kenya, and the Netherlands growing, harvesting and shipping roses across the world.

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How Air Freight Ships Temperature-Controlled Goods

20Cube Logistics

With each shipment needing special consideration, how do forwarders and airlines control the temperature of these goods so that they arrive safely and undamaged? What are Temperature-Controlled Goods? Examples of common perishable goods include fresh meat, frozen food, pharmaceutical drugs, and flowers.