Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 15, 2021

” Patrik Silén, Chief Strategy Officer at ASOS, said: “Our focus has always been on providing our customers with an outstanding retail experience, and a key element of that is giving them opportunities to shop with us more responsibly. The DPD app now has over 9 million users, and it has become a really powerful tool for us.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

What is the strategy for managing spiralling delivery costs and optimising driver time? What is the strategy for meeting customers’ environmental expectations? Can the delivery model support bulk orders and green scheduling? Are the right vehicles being automatically assigned to deliver in Clean Air Zones?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Transporeon has therefore partnered with South Pole to undertake its decarbonisation strategy, the setting of future targets and also the selection of emission reduction projects to offset its remaining carbon emissions. The post Transporeon aims for carbon neutrality appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2020

Krahé has held various management and team leading positions in different European countries and is a specialist in strategy development and supply chain optimisation. The post Orbis Europe Names New Senior Commercial Director appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

“Our terminals in Rotterdam and Antwerp are leading the way and we have a number of exciting green solutions that will be implemented in other areas of Europe over the next five to ten years.”. The post DP World trumpets European green credentials appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

Earlier this month Guy’s and St Thomas’ unveiled its sustainability strategy which sets out a clear path towards more sustainable healthcare for the next 10 years. As part of our global FORPATIENTS strategy for healthcare customers, we offer flexible end-to-end logistics solutions that place the patient at the centre of the supply chain.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Logistics trends regarding green logistics, end-to-end logistics, procurement strategies, and digital twins, are among the topics that will be discussed. Logistics Business Editor Peter MacLeod will be moderating some of the panel discussions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2023

This is a further step in the sustainability strategy of the supply chain and e-commerce service provider, which, together with its parent company Bertelsmann, aims to be carbon neutral by 2030. The post Global Network Becoming Carbon Neutral appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2024

A Major Milestone for Maersk and Saudi Arabia On August 22, 2024, Maersk , the global leader in integrated container logistics, marked a significant achievement by inaugurating its largest logistics park in the Middle East, located at Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The survey suggests that a surprising lack of procurement involvement in setting corporate sustainability strategy in the UK is at least partly to blame. A further 18% said they were unaware of any corporate sustainability strategy at all. 318 UK supply chain managers. The survey ran from?28th 28th July to 10th August 2021.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

They will discuss topics ranging from alternative energy strategies to electric vehicle readiness, reverse logistics, recycled materials and more. The post FourKites summit covers positive environmental impact appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2020

With five European sites located in Denmark, Holland, Germany, Sweden and the UK the label printer is set to embark on a new strategy that will it says will combine the strengths of the self-adhesive label operations to firstly consolidate, and then expand their print capability and labelling portfolio.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

However, only 12% of those have linked their digital and circular economy strategies so far. Already, 35% of companies believe that digital technology will be a key enabler for their circular economy strategies, but very few are leveraging the technology for this purpose yet.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

With our Sustainability Strategy and Programme now in place, we have clearly defined targets and supporting action plans to help realise them, however it is critical that we build relationships across the aviation ecosystem, from trade bodies to suppliers, to ensure that we can collectively remove barriers to green innovation and adoption.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

It’s a blessing because the company, whose strategy is focused on diversification and internationalisation, has experienced constant growth since its founding in 1931. The company’s green logistics strategy is also taking an important step forward – compliance with the ISO 50002 energy audit being just one example.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

Any logistics services provider or online fulfilment company that is perceived to be merely paying lip service to ‘green’ issues or is inactive when it comes to corporate sustainability strategy, not only risks seriously undermining its own brand and reputation – but also those of its clients. adds Mulcahy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2022

Many net-zero strategies are widely believed to reduce consumer choice, or impair productivity and profit, or require large upfront investment for slow and uncertain gain, or require wholesale change to products, processes and business models throughout the supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It is directly related to our growth strategy in Asia and ideally complements our extensive global network. The post DoKaSch strengthens presence in Japan appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Therefore, we decided to open a new DoKaSch office and station at Tokyo.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Over the years he has had several executive roles in product development, innovation strategy and strategic growth,and has been a key player in the success of the firm. The post Gielen Named CEO of RTP Innovator Schoeller Allibert appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2020

Adapting your operations to meet change and taking advantage of technology has become a crucial part of a successful survival strategy. The post Industry View: Secure Your Supply Chain Now to Beat Disruption appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In this pivotal moment in the fight against climate change, decision-makers in Transport and Logistics sector are being called on to attend the forthcoming Net Zero Festival , an event which will give them the inspiration and cutting-edge advice they need to develop and advance their own net zero transition strategies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 15, 2020

Italian-based global packaging machinery specialist Sitma Machinery has launched “We Care”, a customer-assistance program based on advanced strategies to allow both predictive and remote work on machines and systems. The post Sitma Launches Advanced Customer Assistance Service appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As a pure-play online retailer, Oh Polly’s packaging is a crucial part of its eCommerce strategy. The post Improved fashion packaging for Oh Polly appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Back in February 2020, it had its first meeting with the Smurfit Kappa team. An aesthetic issue.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A commitment to addressing the global impact of shipping and transport on people and planet is built into the Forto DNA and strategy. The post Forto marks sustainability milestones appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. In April 2021, Forto announced its goal to make its transports 100% climate neutral by 2025.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

“It is crucial for businesses in gathering resources and getting strategies in place not to get caught out with key dates and that is why Kite Packaging recognised the Monday before Black Friday and Cyber Monday as the day in which most of such firms purchase their packaging, making it the busiest day for these types of purchases.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2019

On the back of International Earth Day [22 April 2019], fulfilmentcrowd has revealed its vision to become ‘the UK’s first fully sustainable order fulfilment provider by 2021’, after launching a new sustainable strategy titled the ‘Lorax Project’.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

At FEFPEB’s spring meeting, held online at the end of April, Secretary General Fons Ceelaert ( pictured ) said following a successful pilot scheme with PEFC in the Netherlands, FEFPEB is now defining a strategy through its working group on sustainability and certification.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

The local market also provides significant growth opportunities in the onboarding of new German eCommerce clients that are searching for a fulfilment partner with the scalability and infrastructure to meet their own growth strategies. We are both proud and excited to be a fulfilmentcrowd network partner.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

With experts calculating that demand for plastic packaging will double in the next 20 years, the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy has set a target of 55% of plastics being recycled by 2030.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Businesses widespread are gathering resources and getting their strategies ready as two of the biggest dates in the diary loom ahead. The post Industry View: Today is Peak Packaging Monday appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 13, 2018

Whilst saving on storage space is one of the benefits of implementing balers into waste management strategies, there are many others too. However, installation of a HSM-recommended solution in accordance with Sports Direct’s specific waste processing requirements allowed a more controlled, efficient and effective waste management strategy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

Sitma has always considered the environmental impact of its work, placing it at the center of product development strategies. The post Industry View: Focusing on Paper for a Bio-Sustainable Approach appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Paper, plastic or bio-plastic?

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The White Paper is part of the BFC’s Positive Fashion initiative and is aimed at helping designer businesses get a better understanding of sustainability, its importance and some actions they should take to incorporate it into their strategy.”. The award was launched by DHL and BFC in 2017 to recognize promising designer talent.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 2, 2020

Aside from the pact, a number of other initiatives, such as the government’s Resource and Waste Strategy and New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, have been put in place to address plastic waste. The post Industry View: Following in the Footsteps of the UK Plastics Pact appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

But a strategy requires much more than slide decks and statements of intent, right? The post Industry View: Interview with EXCHAiNGE 2018 Speaker appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Bohlmann, the subject of digital transformation is inextricably linked with the broader idea of culture and mindsets.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2019

Her newest report Resolving the Blockchain Paradox in Transport and Logistics points to the fact that 88% of the people who responded to her survey say that blockchain will disrupt the industry, yet nearly three-quarters (74%) say that they’re exploring opportunities only superficially or haven’t thought about blockchain at all.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2022

It is one of many new features planned for IMHX 2022 which will ensure that every aspect of the event is relevant for the challenges and opportunities presenting themselves to companies in the logistics and supply chain sectors today.”. The post IMHX reveals Sustainability Zone appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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