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April 7, 2021

Catch the Replay of Our Industry 4.0 Webinar with SAP

Did you miss our recent Industry 4.0 webinar with SAP? On March 23rd, Mike Lackey with SAP and Tobias Hoffmeister with MHP Americas Inc joined Scott and Greg to discuss Industry 4.0, how the opportunity to get started is NOW, and how to make that digital transformation to your R&D, manufacturing, and assets. If you missed the live session, no worries! Click here and access it right on the Supply Chain Now website.
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July 2, 2024

Guide to Sustainability in Logistics: Implementing Eco-Friendly Practices

The logistics and transport sector contributes about 24% of global CO2 emissions. Considering the push for supply chain sustainability across different sectors, the need for lower emissions has been heating up in recent years. With roughly a quarter of the world’s emissions tied to logistics, this industry will possibly be the final frontier to tackle regarding sustainability. While different strategies can be leveraged to reduce the impact of logistics operations on the environment, integrating eco-friendly practices and reducing Scope 3 emissions are some of the most pressing initiatives at hand. This article serves as a guide that will provide actionable steps for companies to embrace innovative solutions and navigate the transition toward a greener future. Scope 3: Understanding Supply Chain Emissions Modern supply chain management outsources different parts of the operation to leverage the expertise of different suppliers and stakeholders. Logistics operations are usually outsourced to third-party providers, and exercising control over their operations and monitoring their sustainability practices and emissions can be challenging. Here’s the harsh reality: no matter how well an organization manages to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions, the unaddressed Scope 3 emissions can bring the entire process to a screeching halt. This is especially true…