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Trucking
Demand for Zero-Emission Trucks Fuels Rapid Adoption
The adoption of zero-emission trucks will be critical for businesses that rely on road freight to deliver on their environmental pledges.
Carbon Footprint
The Road to Net Zero: Procurement is in the Driver’s Seat
Sustainability
Climate Change Is Causing Supply Chain Disruptions: How Businesses Can Prepare
Sustainability
Quantifying Climate Impact Potential for Technologies Disrupting Physical Industries
Clean Energy
As California Plans To Ban Propane and Diesel Forklifts, Expect a Faster Shift to Electric
Carbon Footprint
Supply Chain Sustainability Focus Areas Continue to Shift
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Sourcing & Procurement
An Inside Look at Procurement Trends with Amazon Business
Supply and Demand Chain Executive interviews Todd Heimes, global director of Amazon Business worldwide, to learn about procurement technology today and the e-commerce giant’s strategy in digital sourcing.
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SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains
December 5, 2022
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Let's talk future! Sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk about what’s in store for the supply chain space and more. Register now for the Dec. 5-8 virtual event!
Software & Technology
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Honors Women of the Supply Chain
Supply & Demand Chain Executive introduces the recipients of its third annual Women in Supply Chain award.
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3PL/4PL
High Fuel Surcharges, Seasonal Peaks to Increase Transportation Costs in Q3
Fuel accounts for 20.7% of the total cost-per-pound for LTL shipments through June 2022, up from 13.4% in 2021, a 47.3% increase.
Sustainability
Top Technology Tools Needed for Sustainable Supply Chain Operations
If the sustainability goal of the planet is to collectively lower humanity’s overall emissions, every organization needs to evaluate its supply chain and immediately start making it more sustainable.
Sustainability
EcoVadis Invests In ESG Data Scanning Following Growth
Following a sufficient funding round, EcoVadis is doubling down on sustainability with its acquisition of an ESG data scanning and analysis company.
Sustainability
Can Propane Really Help Reduce Carbon Emissions?
There are so many options when it comes to creating a sustainable supply chain today. How does propane come into play? Learn more about the ins and outs of carbon emissions and propane from the Propane Education and Research Council.
Sustainability
How AM Improves Sustainability Across the Supply Chain
Additive manufacturing (AM) can offer an efficient and environmentally friendly solution for production and supply chains.
Clean Energy
The Biden Presidency, Electric Vehicles, and a Golden Opportunity
The Biden presidency presents a golden opportunity for the private sector across North America to work with government to shorten and secure the supply chains of critical minerals and kickstart the electric vehicle revolution for industry and consumers.
Clean Energy
How Improving Energy Efficiency in Warehouses Can Strengthen the Supply Chain
While ships float offshore from ports for weeks on end and major manufacturing hubs are still experiencing COVID disruptions, it may be the perfect time for warehouses stateside to reevaluate their sustainability and energy efficiency strategies.
Transportation
Drone Technology Likely to Deliver Small Packages in Rural Areas
A 3PL expert describes the near future of delivery, which could likely be comprised of drone delivery in rural areas and electric bikes in urban environments.
Fleet Management
Joint Venture Expands Electric Truck Charging
The project will initially deploy Level 2 (L2) electric truck charging stations with plug-and-charge capabilities to support Penske's growing battery-electric truck fleet in California.
Trucking
Lithium-Ion Market Surges Ahead Thanks to Electrification
Expect growth in demand from the energy storage system (ESS) sector, with shipments forecast to total 312.4 GWh, accounting for 19.2% of all battery shipments.
Micro-Fulfillment
Thought Leaders Talk State of the Supply Chain in Upcoming SCN Summit
Register now to learn more about what's in store for national and global supply chains. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Electrification in Trucking, Building a Sustainable Supply Chain and more.
Last-Mile
End-To-End Transportation Emissions Management Solution
CleanMile provides actionable and data-driven recommendations for emissions reduction based on a shipper’s transportation network and specific sustainability goals.
Last-Mile
Consumer Interest in Sustainability Eases Delivery Demands
New insight from Blue Yonder shows that consumers are willing to wait for longer delivery times if it means greater sustainability in their online purchasing. But there needs to be incentive.
Clean Energy
Industrial lithium-ion batteries and the Battery Passport: Ensuring the sustainability of the energy source of the future
Material handling teams across all industries are accelerating the adoption of electric forklifts thanks to improved performance, longer run times, ease of use, and minimal maintenance. But where do all of these benefits come from?
Sustainability
Choosing A Greener Tomorrow
By making the switch to greener solutions, these companies are seeing success in a sustainable future.
Clean Energy
Plan Now to Beat Energy Market Volatility
Historic pricing lows of 2020 for energy are not likely coming back anytime soon. So what should you do?
Transportation
Volta Marks Extensive Fleet Industry for Electrification Growth
Volta seeks out fleet managers with a new product designed specifically for commercial fleets to switch to electrification. The strategic move is based on the sheer volume of commercial-owned vehicles and the need to electrify.
Warehousing
Sunlight Group’s Energy Storage Solutions Support Sustainability
Executives from Sunlight Group walk viewers through numerous lithium ion innovations live from the floor of MODEX 2022.
COLD CHAIN
Electrification is the Future, But is it Current?
Electro-hydraulics have applications everywhere. Here’s what it will take to make them ubiquitous.
Clean Energy
The Rapidly Evolving Enhanced Geothermal Systems Market
Everything you should know about the growing geothermal systems market and what it means in the supply chain.
Transportation
OmniTRAX Journeys Into Electric Locomotives
A railroad affiliate of OmniTRAX plans to launch its first electric locomotive, said to cut emissions in half and begin the larger company's foray into electrification.
Sustainability
Top 5 Actions for a More Sustainable Business
Amid “the Great Resignation” and a volatile economic period, companies can’t afford to lose talent or customers. They must reinvent their business models to be both profitable and sustainable.
Sustainability
How Factory Self-Assessments Will Transform Supply Chain Sustainability
Think of the self-assessment as the on-ramp to the eventual goal of automated data exchange between brand and factory. Creating a system of regularly-exchanged data will open up new opportunities to optimize sustainability practices.
Last-Mile
USPS Commits 5,000 Electric-Powered Vehicles to the Postal fleet
The United States Postal Service announces its commitment to launch 5,000 electric vehicles to replace outdated and inefficient gasoline-powered trucks.
Manufacturing
China’s Energy Crisis Sheds Light on 2022 Risk Priorities
Expect to see repercussions of recent disruptions like China’s energy crisis, the chip shortage, labor shortages and more to unfold and run their course throughout 2022.
Sourcing & Procurement
Strong Supplier Partnerships Are Key to Sustainable Procurement
At the end of the day, putting suppliers at the heart of your organization will establish a culture whereby suppliers can provide their best information, while doing their best work.
Sustainability
Sustainability Still Sells. Here's Why.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors discuss how a green supply chain is so much more than just recycling, eliminating paper or reducing waste.
Carbon Footprint
Green Supply Chains Prevail Amid Global Disruptions
Winners of this year's Green Supply Chain award not only kept up green initiatives throughout a global pandemic and unprecedented disruptions, but also made them a priority.
Material Handling Equipment
Reducing Vehicle Downtime with Lithium-Ion
Choosing the right battery affects efficiency, maintenance, costs and crucially the length of time that vehicles can operate at full functionality on any given workday.
Transportation
Infrastructure Turns to Propane
Propane refueling infrastructure is affordable, scalable and readily available for the nation’s alternative fuel corridors.
