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Businesses are starting to operate more responsibly. Eco-friendly suppliers claim that companies who practice environmental responsibility are in a winning position.
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Applied Technology Review | Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Businesses are starting to operate more responsibly. Eco-friendly suppliers claim that companies who practice environmental responsibility are in a winning position. Businesses that use a green logistics strategy to suit the demands of both B2C and B2B clients get a competitive edge in their industry.
Fremont, CA: Green logistics aims to minimize the adverse environmental effects of the logistics and transportation industry while enhancing operational efficiency. It leverages IoT (Internet of Things) and other technologies to streamline operations. Listed below are some of the key benefits of green logistics. Let’s have a look:
Decreased Pollution
Organizations utilizing multi-sensor tracking equipment observe a noteworthy decrease in pollutants produced. The logistics sector is responsible for 25 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions. If lawmakers don't take drastic measures, this figure may rise to 40 percent by 2050. Tracking gadgets helps businesses and society reduce pollution, especially in light of the current ecological crisis.
Lower Transportation Costs
Transportation of manufactured items from the producer to the customer is known as logistics operations. Order fulfillment and parcel delivery are all included in the process. Transport activities are fewer when green logistics is used. This is accurate, particularly for companies that employ combustion engines and release greenhouse gases. A company may save costs and pollution simultaneously by implementing green logistics.
Reduced Packaging Costs
Approximately half of the plastic pollution in the world comes from product packaging. Packaging choices using reusable and biodegradable materials are made easier by green logistics. Some alternatives include corrugated cardboard, paper bags and tape, and polyethylene foam. Reusable materials can help save packing costs, even if eco-friendly packaging may cost more.
Better Brand Image
Businesses are starting to operate more sustainably. Eco-friendly suppliers claim that companies who practice environmental responsibility are in a winning position. Businesses that use a green logistics strategy to suit the demands of both B2C and B2B clients get a competitive edge in their industry. The market for greener logistics is predicted to advance at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3 percent from 2023 to 2032, or $2.9 trillion.
Warehouse Automation
Green logistics strategies include the automation of warehouses. Green logistics helps to monitor expiry dates and minimize losses using a variety of automated procedures, such as WMS and IMS. Green logistics also benefit greatly from the use of tracking devices. Green logistics requirements are met by Warehouse 4.0. Environmental and economic benefits are mutually exclusive.