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Making reverse logistics circular requires forward thinking

GreenBiz

Making reverse logistics circular requires forward thinking. And as any company building a circular economy strategy knows, building an effective reverse logistics strategy takes plenty of upfront planning and close collaboration across a value chain — whether the good in question is a consumer product or one used in a commercial setting.

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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. Advanced logistics software, route optimization, and predictive analytics help in identifying efficient routes and anticipating disruptions.

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Employee Profile: Spotlighting Logistics Specialist Chief Marian Harville, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

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In October of 2018, Harville retired as a Logistics Specialist Chief after serving 24 years and 10 months. After retiring from the Navy, Harville took a position at a non-profit to continue her passion for serving others while utilizing the skills she gained as a Logistics Specialist Chief. It was an incredible journey, Harville said.

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FedEx Logistics Announces $100,000 Scholarship Endowment to Mississippi Valley State University

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March 2, 2022 /3BL Media/– FedEx Logistics, Inc., FedEx Logistics currently operates an office on the campus of MVSU, which employs students, building a pipeline of talent to support customs brokerage operations. Since 2019, FedEx Logistics has operated a satellite office on the MVSU campus in Itta Bena, Miss.,

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Southern Company Gas Elects Stephen Edwards and Benjamin Spencer As New Board Members

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Edwards is active in the community and currently serves on the boards of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Team Virginia and TT Club, a market-leading independent provider of mutual insurance and related risk management services to the international transport and logistics industry.

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Clarion Partners Completes Over 100 Industrial Certifications Under the USGBC's LEED Volume Program

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November 5, 2024 /3BL/ - Clarion Partners, LLC, a leading real estate investment manager and one of the largest owners and developers of logistics properties in the U.S., Obtaining LEED certification is just one of the many ways the Firm works to deliver Class A, modern, logistics facilities for tenants. “In

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From College to Career—Experiencing the Building Blocks of Professional Success

3BL Media

Each intern contributed to a key initiative for their respective workgroup while also engaging in valuable lunch-and-learn presentations, one-on-one networking opportunities with leaders, and educational lab and logistics tours. Some highlights included touring the Clifton lab and learning all about Quest logistics.

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