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It’s that time of year when millions of families will be getting a real Christmas tree, or putting up their artificial tree, the symbol and centrepiece of the Holiday season.
For decades we have taken the necessity of the Christmas tree, and its easy availability, for granted. But with the impacts of the pandemic, and environmental concerns as to sustainability, its time to explore the true condition of the Christmas tree Supply Chain?
Continue reading “The Christmas Tree Supply Chain!”All modern recycling plants should have some kind of baling operation on site. Baling is the process of squeezing recycled materials into cubes and then tying them together using baler wire. Baled materials are far more space-efficient.
They are easy to move, break down and measure. Compared to loose material storage, bales are far tidier and improve conditions for operatives working on site. If you are looking into installing a baling machine into a recycling line, there are a few logistical elements that you need to consider first.
Here are some of the most important considerations you can make in a baling operation.
Continue reading “The Logistics of Setting up a Baling Operation”One commercial on TV states that by the year 2050 there will actually be more plastic in the ocean than fish!
By 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish!
That’s alarming to say the very least.
We dutifully put any and all recyclable material in our recycling bins every week. While we could certainly do more to reduce the amount of plastic we consume in the first place we have lived with the belief that we were doing our part through recycling.
But everywhere we look on TV and on Social Media we hear about the catastrophic levels of plastic waste floating in our oceans and our waterways, and littering our landscape.
This is a monumental, global environmental crisis caused by a severely broken Supply Chain.
Continue reading “The Ocean Plastics Environmental Crisis!”Customer Returns are an inevitability in retail.
People buy things, take them home and for various reasons, they will then decide to return them to the store they purchased them.
While retailers likely hate dealing with returns, they need to have a policy in place that all staff understand in order to ensure it’s a streamlined process.
Continue reading “Customer Returns State … And What to Do Next! (Infographic)”In recent years, the global automotive landscape has been undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) as a promising alternative to traditional gas powered vehicles.
Advocates of EVs argue that they are more environmentally friendly, pointing to reduced tailpipe emissions and a decreased dependence on fossil fuels.
However, the environmental impact of EVs is a complex issue that requires a nuanced examination, taking into account various factors including energy production, manufacturing processes, and lifecycle analyses.
Continue reading “Electric Vehicles vs Gas Powered Vehicles: Which is Better for the Environment?”Industries such as construction, automobiles, and others are constantly looking for methods to cut costs. One strategy they employ is fuel tank rental services, which can reduce fuel supply wait times and save money on gasoline for your equipment.
Moreover, according to recent studies, due to the pandemic, travel bans and other modes of transportation were halted or heavily affected, causing a decline in fuel and oil demand by nearly 20% in two months in early 2020.
Continue reading “Benefits of Fuel Tank Rental Services!”Product packaging significantly contributes to the modern world’s waste problem. They’re commonly made of plastic, which pollutes bodies of water and harms the planet’s biodiversity. Many businesses are now switching to eco-friendly packaging and shipping mailers to solve this problem.
Switching to eco-friendly materials for your product packaging and shipping is a major shift for most businesses. The initial costs are usually higher than the readily available plastic and poly mailers. However, taking a step toward this environmental initiative has more advantages that are worth the effort and budget.
Here are eight reasons your business should use eco-friendly shipping mailers:
Continue reading “8 Reasons Your Business Should Use Eco-Friendly Shipping Mailers!”Disaster Recovery Planning and Risk Management processes are foundational elements of any effective Supply Chain operation and strategy. For those who have ignored putting these mechanisms in place you are assuredly now in deep trouble with the Coronavirus situation at hand.
The effectiveness of both these tools enacted by Supply Chain crisis leadership skills are being tested to a historic degree by the outbreak of the Coronavirus.
Given that the epicentre of the Coronavirus is China, the leading manufacturing output country in the world, and given that the virus is cropping up all over the world, every industry and its associated Supply Chain is impacted.
The ramifications for global supply disruption are enormous, and growing. How should Supply Chain leaders be responding to mitigate the impacts and manage through this latest global crisis?
Continue reading “Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility!”The application of advanced forecasting and planning methodologies improve inventory management in a critical, high-volume repair and reverse logistics optimization business, dramatically reducing costs and fulfillment cycles while improving customer satisfaction.
When one of the world’s leading manufacturers of personal computers set new goals for its European operations, ModusLink was there to help.
The OEM turned over management of one of the most critical, high-volume segments of its reverse logistics program—the processor business—saving the manufacturer millions of dollars each year; reducing excess inventory; increasing same-day, on-time ship rates; and improving customer satisfaction.
Continue reading “A Case Study in Reverse Logistics Optimization!”With unprecedented heatwaves knocking major cities to their knees, wildfires raging across Canada and other countries, and severe weather events disrupting the lives of millions of people around the world, it’s hard not to be concerned about climate change and the environment.
Consumers, retailers, and logistics providers alike are seeking ways to reduce their environmental impact, opting to implement sustainable habits, practices, and technologies both in their daily lives and in business operations such as sustainable home delivery.
Continue reading “The Hidden Benefits of Sustainable Home Delivery!”Businesses in every industry should be finding ways to reduce their environmental impact. Every company has a social responsibility to become more sustainable to minimize damage to the environment.
In addition to protecting the planet, you should also find that becoming more sustainable can help to improve your reputation and could help you to appeal to today’s eco-conscious consumer. Not only this, but many methods will also slash your energy bills as well.
So, what steps can a business take to become more sustainable? There are many positive changes that could be made to make your business green – here are a few of the best.
Continue reading “How to Make Your Business Green!”Businesses across different sectors have started looking for ways to improve sustainability and sustainable practices and reduce their carbon footprint. While in the past, there may have been instances of brands that resorted to cynical practices with the sole aim of boosting their sales, with many incorporating greenwashing practices into their companies, that is something of the past for many.
The climate crisis continues to become more severe, increasing its scope and impacting the livelihood of millions of people from across the globe.
Continue reading “Sustainable Practices That Can Help Any Business Become More Eco-Friendly!”The IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) new Sulphur regulations, IMO 2020, will have far-reaching consequences for the global trade community. During the 17th session of MEPC (Marine Environment Protection Committee) meeting at London on 28th Oct. 2016, International Maritime Organization (IMO) took a landmark decision which will enforce a new regulation from 1st of Jan. 2020.
According to this regulation, the marine sector emissions in international waters will be slashed even outside the emission-controlled area: ECAs (Emission Control Areas; The Baltic Sea Area, The North Sea area, The United States, Canada, and the United States Caribbean Sea area).
The ships now have to reduce their Sulphur emission by over 80% – 85% by switching to Lower Sulphur Fuel.
Continue reading “IMO 2020 is Here. Are You Ready?”Consumer activism and demands for fast, on-demand delivery with sustainable logistics are both on the rise.
Sustainable logistics solutions like recycling and reusing delivery packaging are affordable ways for online businesses to make same-day deliveries eco-friendly and satisfy their customer base.
This article is the first in a series on creating sustainable logistics for last-mile delivery.
Continue reading “Sustainable Logistics: Making the Last Mile Eco-Friendly!”It’s a fact that recycling and better waste management are important to the environment. But they’re also important to supply chains. Recycling keeps materials out of landfills, which reduces their size and helps them decompose more quickly.
In fact, according to the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), recycling helps decrease the amount of waste transferred to landfills and incinerators, which is good for the environment. Plus, it also assists in generating employment opportunities in the recycling and manufacturing industries across the U.S.
Continue reading “Better Waste Management for the Environment!”
