We pollute the ocean with about 12.7 million tons of plastic every year, and the damage to the environment is becoming irreversible. In the UK alone, more than 5 million …
Supply Chain Sustainability
A new study from Smart Freight Centre and the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains at Kühne Logistics University highlights the crucial role that small carriers play in achieving …
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Why Supply Chain Transparency is Becoming More Dominant in 2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottTransparency throughout the supply chain is likely to dominate in 2021 and beyond, as consumers look for brands that can build trust, provide authentic and credible products, and create shopper …
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Costs or Emissions? The crucial question in vehicle logistics
by Alice Scottby Alice Scott“We are running the most dangerous experiment in history right now, which is to see how much carbon dioxide the atmosphere can handle before there is an environmental catastrophe.” – …
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The Wrapping Paper Waste Problem – and what can be done about it
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottRipping open wrapping paper on Christmas morning is without a doubt one of the most exciting things children and adults alike look forward to. It adds sparkle to your gifts …
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Designing a Sustainable Supply Chain Based on the Triple Bottom Line of People, Planet, & Profit
In 2020 and beyond, demand for corporate social responsibility is at an all-time high. In fact, Georgetown University’s Center for Social Impact Communication reports 81% of Millenials expect corporations to …
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Localizing Global Supply Chains in a Globalized World
Some countries around the world have created vast manufacturing empires that combined produce over a quarter of the world’s goods. One specific country comes to mind when we think about …
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The Supply Chain of Jack O’Lanterns at Halloween
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottDespite the COVID-19 pandemic, in the US alone up to 148 million people are expected to celebrate Halloween this year. Jack O’ Lanterns – carved orange pumpkins – play a …
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The Business Benefits of a Sustainable Supply Chain
Whether your business provides products or services, your supply chain is at the heart of brand and business success. Each stage of your supply chain can impact on all three …
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Emission-free shipping: Ways of sustainable transport on the seas
Around 90 % of the world’s goods are currently transported by ships causing nearly 3 % of total global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This makes it one of the largest polluters in …