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How Vehicle Tracking can help Businesses Negotiate Emission Zones!

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Emissions zones in cities are becoming more prominent across Europe, to try to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles and improve the health of members of the public living and working in those cities. In April last year, London introduced the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) for vehicle tracking in an effort to make a significant reduction to pollution.

While the area the ULEZ currently covers is comparatively small, the plan to expand the boundary significantly in October 2021 would see the zone cover the entire area encompassed by the North and South Circular Roads which run around London.

This increase in the ULEZ would cover the area currently covered by the LEZ (Low Emission Zone) and would become one of, if not, the largest emission charging zones on the planet.

How are Electric Cars Going to Change Businesses?

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The Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure!

Electric cars have been around for a while, but their adoption rate has been slow due to various factors, such as the high cost of the vehicles, the lack of charging infrastructure, and limited range. However, in recent years, electric cars have gained popularity, and their sales have been steadily increasing.

This trend is expected to continue, and as electric cars become more affordable and convenient, they are going to change the way businesses operate. In this blog post, we will discuss how electric cars are going to change businesses.

Our 2020 Top 10 List!

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As we continue on in our 4th year here at Supply Chain Game Changer we have realized some exciting milestones.

We have exceeded 3 million views across the Website, LinkedIn and Twitter. We have had over 100 guest contributors to our site supporting our goal of sharing experiences and expertise. And we have now published over 500 articles since our inception.

Continuing in our tradition of years past we present here our Top 10 articles for the first half of 2020. As everyone knows the globe has been immersed in all things related to and impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ve written several articles with respect to the pandemic and the associated impacts on the Supply Chain, some of which are reproduced here.

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Here’s our list of our Top 10 articles of 2020, so far:

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Sheri Hinish, The Supply Chain Queen®!

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The Ocean Plastics Environmental Crisis!

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series here at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Sheri Hinish, the World renowned Supply Chain Queen®!

Different Sectors of the Chemical Industry!

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The Ocean Plastics Environmental Crisis!

According to the latest published Chemical Sector Profile, there are mainly five sectors that embody the chemical industry: Agricultural Chemicals, Basic Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Consumer Products, and Pharmaceuticals.

In the following, we will discuss each of these sectors in short. If you want to investigate the products used in each industry and need technical documents about each chemical you can visit teamchem.co

Post Pandemic Stress Disorder in Supply Chain!

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10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

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A year of dealing with the disruptions caused by the Coronavirus, combined with another tough year ahead, has created an environment of Pandemic fatigue of the highest order.

Children have had to stay at home instead of going to school. Adults have had to work from home, or worse yet, are at home because they either lost their jobs or had their work hours cut. Going to the store to get the basics has meant seeing empty shelves, long line ups, curb side pick up, mask mandates, and social distancing reminders everywhere.

Businesses have been closed, forced to reinvent their ways of going to market, and restructured just to cling on and hope for survival.

And even with the approval of vaccines the poor initial rollout suggests that it is going to be a long time yet before we can go back to some state of normal.

How many people have Post Pandemic Stress Disorder?

How Eco-Friendly Packaging is Impacting Sustainability!

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Sustainable Logistics: Making the Last Mile Eco-Friendly!

Plastics have integrated every sphere of our lives. We use them every day in our kitchens, schools and almost every place of business you can think of. But while there is a lot of talk about plastic, there’s not a lot of discussion about the different types of plastic.

Not all plastics are the same, and there are plenty of eco-green packaging innovations that make use of sustainable plastics easily available.

We know that how humans are impacting the earth is harmful and that we all need to be focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Close to 50% of emissions from the United States are linked to the energy that is used to make, package, ship, and dispose of food and goods.

A shift to sustainable plastics is the solution.

4 Ways Packaging Optimization Can Improve Business Processes!

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Sustainable Packaging! (Infographic)

If there is any stage that can affect the supply chain process, it is the packaging and packaging optimization.

Shipping companies and fulfillment centers package products to guarantee protection and ensure the end-user receives them in good condition. However, if suitable packaging materials are not used, the items might get destroyed. So when goods get destroyed, there are high chances of customer complaints, which can cost a company’s reputation.

While you might not have control over what happens during transportation and delivery, optimizing your packaging solution is the only way to reduce such issues.

Here are factors worth your consideration about this critical supply chain management element.

Sustainable Packaging is Here to Stay!

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The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy! (Infographic)

Do you know what all big brands have in common? Eco-friendly packaging and sustainable packaging! Well-known brands all over the globe have made slight modifications to their packaging to cater to conscious and educated consumer needs.

This change will help shape the future of retail, help companies retain and grow their customer base with the rise in awareness of environmental issues.

Let’s have a closer look at why sustainable packaging is beneficial.

4 Ways to Run a More Sustainable Business!

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Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps!

A business owner has many responsibilities. They have to make sure profits are made while also ensuring that their employees are paid, taxes are filed, and so on. However, there is one aspect that has grown significantly in terms of importance and visibility in recent years: running a more sustainable business.

What are Microplastics and Why Should You Take Notice?

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The Ocean Plastics Environmental Crisis!

Plastics are in the news a lot lately. From the elimination of single use plastics to curtailing plastics pollution society seems to be taking plastics management seriously. But what about microplastics?

Taking care of the larger plastics issue is truly important. But if we don’t also manage the creation and disposal of microplastics we are only solving a part of the problem.

What exactly are microplastics and why should we care?

The Toilet Paper Supply Chain!

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Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility!

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Our recent trips to Costco and Walmart, in mid March 2020, had one thing in particular in common. Both stores were sold out of toilet paper, with no knowledge as to when more was coming in to the store.

A few weeks ago, in mid February 2020, when the panic was starting to set in with respect to the Coronavirus we saw some people buying a lot of toilet paper. At the time we bought more packages than we should have, just in case, not realizing there was going to be a full blown run on toilet paper.

This seems to be the story everywhere, even on Amazon. Every store is sold out of toilet paper. Why is it sold out? It’s such a common product that’s merely made out of paper. Does it all come from China, where their factories are shut down? Is that the problem?

In light of the current situation we thought it was time to learn more about the Toilet Paper Supply Chain.

Sustainable Packaging! (Infographic)

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The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy! (Infographic)

Sustainable packaging is the type of packaging that reduces its environmental footprint over time. In simple words, sustainable packaging is entirely for the businesses to reflect these values for the sake of the environment as well as for their brand.

Eco-friendly packaging not only saves the environment but also increases the loyalty of your brand amongst the eco-conscious consumers.

A1 Quality presents the detailed infographic on everything you need to know about green packaging or sustainable packaging.

McDonald’s Supply Chain Challenge: Switching from Frozen to Fresh Burgers!

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KFC Ran Out of Chicken! What Supply Chain Lessons Can We Learn?

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Back in early 2018, McDonald’s – a pioneer in cold chain distribution – announced that it was testing out using fresh patties instead of frozen in burgers at 300 of its U.S. locations.

Which doesn’t sound like a huge deal, but for one of the world’s largest Supply Chains – one that’s been using frozen burgers in its stores for decades – it represented an interesting test case in how companies can use supply chain strength to pivot as the market changes.

Reverse Logistics and the Power of Your 3PL!

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The Downside of Free Returns and Exchanges!

For many companies, reverse logistics has become an integral part of their business plan, offering them the ability to maximize the efficiency of their operations.

Generally, reverse logistics is defined as “the process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of capturing value, or proper disposal. Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities are also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics.”