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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…
October 20, 2020

Benefits and Drawbacks of AI in the Transportation Industry

Technology is advancing quickly and we all get to experience quick changes in innovation devices. It has become almost impossible today to do any job without using technology. Our lives are greatly influenced by technology, to an extent that from our daily chores at home to our professional jobs and interactions, everything is being affected by technology. What is AI? Artificial Intelligence refers to the ability of an advanced computer to perform operations normally executed by humans. To lay it out plainly, AI has human-like capacities regarding programming, however, it runs on significantly more impressive equipment. In contrast to people, smart machines can deal with huge amounts of information in real-time. AI Spring in Action The last few decades have witnessed the spring of AI. The dramatic surge in AI resulted from its progress in advanced neural networks NNs and genetic algorithms GAs from the ‘60s and ‘70s. For any organization planning to move ahead and succeed, integration of technology in its operation is a must. AI Incorporation Artificial Intelligence is now being incorporated by organizations all across the globe in a variety of ways, from robotizing a part of interacting with customers to deciding upon the products best suited…