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In Focus: 2023 SCM Strategies for Industry Leaders

Locus

As supply chains move past the uncertainties of 2020, they are met with new challenges while continuing to meet demands for greater efficiency, reduced operational costs and memorable consumer experiences. However, they also need to expand to meet the escalating demands of consumers. Seven Themes Recommended at the Gartner Symposium 1.

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The Role of Circular Supply Chains for Future Sustainability

CLX Logistics

For those in chemical logistics, sustainability has become vital to meeting consumer demands and the regulations that continue to mirror the public’s need for environmental and social protections. Optimizing Material Flows Central to circular supply chain management in chemical logistics is the optimization of material flows.

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Brazil’s ‘affordable’ electric truck factory may intensify the bet on green logistics alternatives in the country

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Rodrigo Contin , CEO of Hitech Electric, stated: “We now have different electric models for transporting goods, tailor-made to meet last-mile needs for parcels and deliveries, as well as super-applications, urban deliveries, e-commerce networks, among others. Our models generate a drastic reduction in the operational cost of companies.

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Future-Proofing Transportation Spend in Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. The rise of e-commerce and consumer expectations for faster, more reliable deliveries has further heightened the importance of optimized transportation to meet these needs.

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WOF & BUD Cargo Forum: Delivering Knowledge

Logistics Business Magazine

Steven Polmans of TIACA summarized the industry’s direction, stating, “Never normal is the new normal.” Key takeaways emphasized innovation, adaptation, and collaboration. ” Drawing almost 400 attendees from 34 countries, the forum was a melting pot of airlines, freight-forwarders, seaports, tech developers, and more.

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Wooden pallet industry sets sustainability goals

Logistics Business Magazine

At FEFPEB’s spring meeting, held online at the end of April, Secretary General Fons Ceelaert ( pictured ) said following a successful pilot scheme with PEFC in the Netherlands, FEFPEB is now defining a strategy through its working group on sustainability and certification. He added that the next step would be to set concrete European targets.

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P&O Ferrymasters builds 10,000 sq m warehouse at Genk

Logistics Business Magazine

P&O Ferrymasters has entered into an agreement with Genk Green Logistics to build a 10,000 sq m state-of-the-art warehouse near the Port of Genk, further enhancing its pan-European rail, road and warehousing network at a critical time for international trade and the economic recovery.