Danish fashion firm Bestseller is proving that distribution centres don’t necessarily have to be ugly ‘big box’ buildings. In the Dutch town of Lelystad, the company plans to construct a distribution centre (DC) that combines …
In the Netherlands, Amazon has started shipping goods to customers in the manufacturer’s original packaging, without an extra outer box. This new packaging initiative reduces carbon emissions by making transportation lighter and requiring fewer packaging …
Transport companies driving to or through Germany will face significantly higher costs as of next month when the toll rate for trucks (the Maut) will almost double due to the introduction of a carbon tax. …
Dutch grocery retailer Albert Heijn (AH) has set itself the climate goal of being a zero-emission supermarket chain by 2050. Its own operations (stores, distribution centres and offices) have been entirely climate-neutral since 2021, mainly …
Does sustainability only cost money, or can it actually be profitable? Many supply chain managers are keen to pursue sustainability, but are unsure whether all the efforts are worth it. During a recent Supply Chain …
Multiple organizations are passionately trying to make the transport sector more sustainable, but are running into obstacles in practice. During the Transport Debate, both Wehkamp and DHL made notable appeals to the government. Wehkamp called …
Dairy cooperatives FrieslandCampina and Hochwald are joining forces to collect milk from dairy farms more efficiently. The new member milk exchange will significantly reduce the distance between farms and processing facilities. This results in cost …
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A circular supply chain not only contributes to sustainability but also strengthens resilience. Many businesses are aware of the benefits, but struggle to close the loop profitably. Companies that do succeed owe it to a …
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To properly address supply-chain risk, multinationals should be doing due diligence on every supplier and cascading action down through the value chain. As multinational corporations try to cut their carbon emissions and tackle other social ills, …
Digital fashion outlet Otrium is launching a garment refurbishment and repair programme for damaged returns. The aim is to reduce the number of garments ultimately ending up in landfills or being destroyed. The initiative is …
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