Apple sales fall but iPhone demand persists Apple sales have continued to fall, as the economy slows and buyers, squeezed by rising prices, put off purchases of computers and iPads. …
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Commercial fleets are vital to the economy but managing one can be costly. Maintenance and fuel costs are significantly higher than for a typical car or pickup truck, with semi-trucks …
Ever wondered how you could cut down on transportation costs and at the same time improve customer service? Milk run logistics might be your answer. The term originated in the …
A responsible supply chain is one that takes into account all of the social and environmental impacts throughout every step of the supply network. A growing number of companies are …
General Motors ramps up EV production in Canada General Motors Co (GM) and South Korea’s POSCO Chemical have unveiled plans to build a $400 million facility to produce battery materials …
It is clear to say that 2021 is a make-or-break time for sustainable business. Companies need to shift towards a collectively sustainable mindset throughout their operations and value chain, embedding …
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How do companies measure (and offset) the carbon emissions of their suppliers?
Every year consumer pressure and government regulations on environmental pollution get stronger. Companies who were previously blind to the emissions of their operations are being pressured to measure, monitor, and …
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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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/19/2021 – 02/25/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottWinter storm in Texas causes severe food supply chain disruption Stock at grocery stores were running low as winter storms crippled Texas state and left millions without power, as well …
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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.” – …