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What does Corporate Social Responsibility Really Mean?

Logistics Bureau

Companies have to pursue profits of course, (how else will they stay in business?) Care for the environment: Businesses have a responsibility to cut back on carbon emissions, dispose of waste in a non-polluting way, and support environmental care programmes. A Reputation Institute survey found that 91.4% You get the idea.

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Supply Chain and Sustainability

10xLogistics

Greenbiz and Supply Chain Insights conduct a survey on the different thoughts of supply chain organizations and sustainability organizations in a company. This, of course, does not just mean carbon reduction but includes: Fair trade type practices (not allowing child labor, bad work conditions, conflict minerals etc.)

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Every parcel should be your brand ambassador

Logistics Business Magazine

Now, of course, parcels are a daily occurrence, and our attitude towards packaging is somewhat different – more enlightened. Surveys show that up to half of consumers rate grossly oversized packages among the things they really don’t like about Internet shopping. And if you don’t believe surveys, just look on social media.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.

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Notpla: Plastic-free PACKAGING

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

What is worse, according to a survey conducted by Daniel Webb revealed that we were throwing about 8 million tons of plastic away this year, which is much more than the last year. Of course, it can encapsulate a wide range of sauces, salad dressings and condiments for the take-away industry. How green are you?

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Reverse Logistics: Managing the Business Circle of Life

GlobalTranz

Throughout the course of business, there will be a series of recurring updates for equipment, software, and materials. However, 70 percent of respondents within the survey saw Reverse Logistics as a burdensome cost for the business. Cost Management. Businesses tend to forget about how a single issue may impact an ecosystem.

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What are Reverse Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

Hidden Opportunities for Supply Chain Cost Reductions Of course hidden costs, if you can find them, mean hidden opportunities. Much depends upon the nature of your supply chain operation of course. A barcode on a return label can be scanned, and refund, storage, disposal and other decisions taken automatically.