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Delivering small orders via public transportation may make sense in Europe, where shippers are under pressure to reduce road congestion while making smaller, more frequent deliveries.
Although the causes of global warming have come under new scrutiny, governments will continue to pressure companies to reduce greenhouse gases in their supply chains.
Carriers and shippers can work together to bring about efficiencies in trucking and mitigate the cost of fuel surcharges, says Professor Chris Caplice.
When Kraft Foods needed to cut costs and free up cash, its supply chain organization rose to the challenge. Better inventory turnover played a leading role in boosting cash flow by 20 percent.
Supply chain design software offers a tool for modeling a rival's network and performance. But few companies seem to be taking advantage of that opportunity.
Yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm's initiative to shrink its carbon footprint offers a possible model for other companies that are concerned about their supply chains' greenhouse gas emissions.
Wal-Mart's plans to develop a "green" label for products sold in its stores could become a headache for many supply chain managers βand not just for those in the retail industry.
Professor John Gattorna makes the case for considering
the impact of human decisions when managing supply
chains in today's fast-changing business environment.