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How to Build a Low Carbon Supply Chain
Estimates suggest that a business’s supply chain accounts for more than 75 percent of its total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The alarming rate of global warming, coupled with consumer awareness about environmental sustainability, has led companies to build green supply chains that reduce their carbon footprint. For businesses, a reduced carbon footprint can also result…
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How to Improve Energy Efficiency in the Supply Chain
ARTICLE UPDATED ON JULY 27, 2023 During his remarkable conquests, Alexander the Great reportedly shared a remark regarding the individuals responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of his supply chain. He stated, “My logisticians are a humorless lot. They know if my campaign fails, they are the first ones I will slay.” In the present…
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Sustainable Food Transportation: Reduce Emissions with Lighter and Fewer Shipments
With global carbon emissions hitting an all-time high in recent years, the need to achieve more sustainable food transportation has become increasingly apparent to manufacturers and retailers. A 2019 report drafted by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) mentions that a transportation-related carbon footprint can vary from a few percent to more…
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How Pallets Made from Recycled Plastic Support Sustainability Efforts
Plastics are so commonplace that we forget how amazing this class of materials really is. A plastic bottle is a strong, lightweight, waterproof, and vapor-proof material that will not rot or decay for years. Plastic is so lightweight that even large objects like car bumpers can be lifted by a single person. Yet, discarded plastics…
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Sustainable Freight Transportation Can Reduce Emissions
According to the World Bank, the number of people living in extreme poverty—less than $1 per day—went from 1.9 billion in 1990 to around $700 million in 2015. This drop has largely been possible due to the globalization of trade and manufacturing. It is a stunning accomplishment that deserves far more attention. It has not,…
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Why Black Plastic Pallets Are a Green Logistics Choice
UPDATED June 19, 2023 Color matters quite a bit for recycling plastic. The reason is that when different colors are recycled together, the result is either unreliable coloration—with the tint or hue being off—or an unattractive shade of brown, gray, or black. For this reason, the color black in HDPE plastic can be an indicator…
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The Future of Wood Pallets: Is Wood Here to Stay?
Sustainability is an increasingly important topic in the supply chain, which could spell trouble for the future of wood pallets. For decades, wood shipping platforms have been the go-to for transporting products (and at one time, wood was the only type of pallet material available), but wood pallets don’t fully support a circular supply chain…
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The Benefits of Responsible Supply Chain Management: How an Ethical Mindset Supports Your Business
Carbon emissions from a company’s supply chain are four times as high as those from direct company operations. That surprising statistic is driving some supply chain managers to look for ways they can reduce their carbon footprint. But the benefits of responsible supply chain management aren’t just environmental. Responsible business practices bring benefits like cost…