The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 24, 2023

With a strong commitment to reducing plastic and corrugated cardboard waste while achieving significant cost savings in packaging expenses, Mike has made substantial contributions to the industry. Addressing the Packaging Problem: Returnity recognizes the challenges posed by excessive cardboard waste in the shipping and delivery industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In the podcast interview, Joe and Seth discuss the enormous waste in supply chains. While supply chains create all the wonderful goods and services we enjoy, they also produce a lot of waste. Approximately one-third of supply chain output is waste – it adds no value for anyone. Learn More About Supply Chain: Cash or Trash.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree claims textile waste is responsible for more carbon emissions than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Innovations in biodegradable and reusable materials, coupled with lightweight designs that reduce shipping weight, are helping companies minimize waste and lower emissions. For instance, reducing packaging waste not only benefits the environment but also lowers costs and simplifies labor-intensive processes, improving working conditions.

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Log-hub

MARCH 7, 2025

Waste has been the default setting of supply chains for decades. A circular economy , where materials are reused, repurposed, or recycled to create a more sustainable supply chain that minimizes waste and maximizes value. This model helps reduce e-waste while increasing product longevity. The solution?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of modern supply chains, one of the key challenges is the efficient management of resources to eliminate waste and enhance overall productivity. Packing efficiently is essential for maximizing storage capacity and minimizing waste in the warehouse. With 90% of items shipped in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The amount of money that hospitals waste on avoidable supply chain spending is staggering.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

M ost organizations still have a long way to go before they can declare their supply chains to be “zero waste.”

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2024

The toxic waste includes chemicals such as nitrogen, phosphorous, chloride, oil, and cyanide, released into rivers and lakes between 2018 and 2022 in 17 states.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 29, 2024

For consumer electronics and home appliance retailer Best Buy, washing waste of out of the system is an effort that has grown in ambition and scope.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Vision RNG and WIN Waste Innovations are partnering to build two significant projects to convert landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) at WIN Waste’s Seneca County landfill in Seneca County, Ohio, and its Tunnel Hill Reclamation landfill in Perry County, Ohio.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

With Brush Pass Research, sales teams can identify the right freight brokerages to target, connect with key decision-makers directly, avoid wasting time on unqualified leads, and accelerate their sales cycle. Their database includes over 12,000 decision-makers at the largest 1,000 freight brokerages in North America.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MAY 21, 2020

In this digital age, businesses still use some 21 million tons of paper each year, and 50 percent of all business waste is paper. Decades ago, futurists predicted that widespread use of computers would usher in a paperless society. They were wrong.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 17, 2022

And what a wasted opportunity. Then they’ll ship products out using uninspired packaging in plain brown boxes to create a totally generic, totally forgettable brand experience. What a disconnect!

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2022

An early arrival may mean no one is available to receive the shipment, while a late arrival can result in field installation personnel billing for a wasted trip. Lack of coordination between the shipping and receiving teams leads to excessive cost, waste, and delay.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 22, 2021

Once this happens, an eTailer can easily waste months or years trying to get its logistics partner to improve. Unfortunately, some eCommerce brands find this out only after entering into a relationship with an underachieving third-party logistics (3PL) provider.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 12, 2024

Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries have seen an influx of trash from developed countries, from dirty plastic to industrial and electronic waste.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

AUGUST 9, 2022

If you cast too wide a net, you risk introducing extra noise into the process, which wastes time as you weed out the poor-fit providers and identify the good ones. The service level and capabilities of the third-party logistics (3PL) providers that respond to an RFP will correlate directly with the quality of the RFP itself.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Green logistics refers to environmentally friendly logistics processes that aim to reduce CO2 emissions and promote sustainability in the areas of transportation, warehousing, inventory management, packaging and waste recycling. Reverse Logistics: Handles end-of-life products to ensure recycling and environmental benefits.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

On the other, you have Team Waste Not , which understands that each superfluous worker you have on the warehouse floor represents a huge and unnecessary expense. On the one hand you have the Don’t Get Caught Short-Handed camp, which presumes any understaffing during peak season leads to inexcusable fulfillment bottlenecks and delays.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Coastal Waste & Recycling has taken delivery of its first battery electric refuse vehicle, the Mack LR Electric model. Volvo CE, another Volvo Group company, participated in the event […] The post Coastal Waste & Recycling Takes Delivery of Mack LR Electric Refuse Vehicle appeared first on NGT News.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 29, 2025

Ineffective Freight Matching (“Post and Pray”):Over-reliance on load boards and manual processes wastes time and underutilizes networks. Brent thinks that carrier sales teams are making the following mistakes: Disorganized Carrier Data:Scattered carrier info hinders comprehensive understanding and relationship building.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

D rayage carriers and brokers face the following challenges: Operational Inefficiencies & Lack of Real-Time Visibility:Difficulty managing complex drayage processes and tracking critical information (containers, status, appointments) leads to wasted time, errors, and increased costs.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

High order volumes mean more parcel delivery trucks on the road, more packaging waste in the trash, and more power consumption in fulfillment centers, among other concerns.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2024

Key Takeaways: Triple Bottom Line Logistics Learn about the concept of triple bottom line logistics and its importance in the supply chain industry Discover how reducing emissions is crucial for companies to remain competitive and attract top talent Understand the components of the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit Explore how companies (..)

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

FreightFest 23 offers a chance to scale businesses and take them to the next level. The conference will also offer business opportunities to attendees, allowing them to scale their businesses and take them to the next level.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 10, 2023

Additionally, Pollen’s innovative approach minimizes millions of tons of waste, making it an environmentally friendly solution. Pollen frees billions in working capital trapped in excess inventory and minimizes millions of tons of waste. Pollen’s pick up service is available across 20,000 locations, covering 95% of the US.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 4, 2025

AI-driven forecasting, replenishment, and logistics are proving that sustainability and profitability go hand in hand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

Key aspects of CSR in supply chain compliance include: Sustainability Goals: Setting measurable objectives to reduce carbon footprints, eliminate waste, and support circular economy principles. Companies that integrate CSR into their supply chains demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices and sustainable development.

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Trux

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Every minute that a truck sits idle or is delayed can lead to wasted resources and inflated costs. In the construction industry, time is valuable, and nowhere is this more evident than in hauling operations.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

AI is also integral to sustainability efforts; route optimization, load planning, and emissions tracking are helping companies reduce their environmental impact by cutting fuel consumption and minimizing waste.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

Not only is this a waste of packaging material, it’s also a waste of space on trucks. We’ve all experienced it: we order a small item online, like a pen, and it arrives in a box large enough to fit a toaster oven. Companies are effectively paying for shipping air. In late June 2024, the.

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