Walmart says that using the software to optimize driving routes, pack trailers efficiently and minimize miles traveled has allowed it to avoid generating 94 million pounds of CO2.
The self-evident questions are: Can’t you consolidate packages going to the same street on the same day? Do you really need a giant van to deliver a small box?
Respondents expressed optimism in the economy, and more than 50% say they’ve seen a “greater focus and understanding of supply chains” from those in the C-Suite.
Organizations face mounting pressure to ensure the sustainability of not just their operations and supply chains, but also those of their domestic and overseas supply chain partners.
Mexico is emerging as a pivotal player in the near-shoring phenomenon, drawing attention from global investors and companies seeking to relocate from China.
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the consumer packaged goods industry. Learn how consumer packaged goods companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.
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