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Freight Forwarding: Steering the Course Towards a Greener, Smarter Logistics Future

3BL Media

The logistics and transportation sector contributes more than one-third of the world’s carbon emissions, according to the IEA. Within the supply chain ecosystem, freight forwarders will increasingly play a pivotal role in driving sustainability, digitalization, and resilience across the industry.”

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The Importance of Transformational Logistics for Defense Operations

3BL Media

On June 6, 1944, D-Day, a vast and intricate logistics operation was executed, marking the beginning of the end of World War II. Drawing parallels between the extraordinary logistics of the Normandy campaign and our current operations, Leidos continues to support defence and other government customers across the UK, U.S.,

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Digital logistics: Technology race gathers momentum

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A survey of more than 250 global shippers and logistics providers reveals that technology investments are set to increase, with numerous companies already piloting advanced use cases.

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Green Logistics: How Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) Can Leverage Sustainable Supply Chains to Gain a Competitive Advantage

3BL Media

In today’s business landscape, green logistics is not just a trend but a crucial strategy for small and medium-sized businesses to gain a competitive advantage. Given all this, though, how can small and medium-sized businesses leverage green logistics to secure that competitive advantage? billion in fuel and counting.

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Navigating the Future: The Strategic Impact of Integrated Logistics Solutions

3BL Media

In an era where the complexity of global supply chains continues to escalate, the need for integrated logistics solutions has become more apparent than ever. These dynamics are reshaping the way companies approach logistics and supply chain management, heralding a new age of strategic partnerships and technological integration.

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AI can transform workforce planning for travel and logistics companies

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Travel and logistics firms face mounting labor challenges—including frequent shortages, rising costs, and declining productivity. Combining AI tools with new ways of working can improve efficiency.

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Innovating for the Future: How to Future-Proof Supply Chains To Craft More Efficient, Agile and Sustainable Logistics Solutions

3BL Media

The report indicated that market variability, limited capacities for rapid adaptation and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) all top the list of concerns for logistics leaders. Leveraging AI and Emerging Technologies Deploying generative AI (GenAI) effectively throughout supply chains is key. According to Gartner Inc.