TECH & DIGITALISATION EXPERTS
P
eople are becoming more interested in pursuing
the key is to investigate relatively
sustainable logistics practices. Besides being good for the
minor technological upgrades that
planet’s future, green logistics efforts can help companies
could make big differences over time.
keep costs down and reduce resource usage. Technology in logistics can help decision-makers meet goals. Here are some fascinating
One possibility is to investigate packaging
ways to depend on it.
improvements, such as a water-activated adhesive made of at least 50% recycled fibres. Tests indicated
Achieving green logistics through artificial intelligence
the a ssociated benef its span beyond improving
Artificial intelligence (AI) has many real-world applications that
21% more productivity than a tape gun and
support the logistics sector. Some of them, such as driverless
standard adhesive. Other solutions
vehicles, are still in the early stages. However, others are
include
substantially more developed and widely used.
pack aging or padded
sustainability. Water-activated tape contributed to
biodegradable
envelopes
that
Some companies use AI during load planning. That approach helps
companies can reuse
them get the most products possible on each vehicle. Managers
once customers send
that only send a truck out once it’s full are employing green logistics
them back.
strategies because they’re unnecessarily wasting resources. Digitised
invoicing
AI can help logistics leaders improve demand forecasts, ensuring
platforms can also
products are in the right places at the right times. That’s a
support green logistics
sustainable logistics option because it reduces the likelihood of
because they allow
companies having too many products on hand without enough
companies to reduce
customers to buy them. One study confirmed that AI-assisted
dependence
demand planning resulted in a 50% drop in the product volume
and ink . Sw itching to a
affected by extreme errors.
co m p u te r i se d se tu p fro m
on
paper
physical paperwork also reduces Audi even uses an AI tool to track whether its suppliers are
issues stemming from documents
meeting their sustainability obligations. It works by monitoring
getting lost or damaged.
news mentions in dozens of languages that could indicate a company is not meeting minimum sustainability standards. Audi
The process improvements to enhance
representatives can intervene before matters get out of hand and
sustainability could extend to driver-
are harder to mitigate.
monitoring systems, too. Certain road behaviours can keep everyone safe while
Finding process improvements for more sustainable logistics
reducing fuel usage and emissions.
People are often uncertain about which changes will help them
Suppose a company initiates a new strategy
make the most progress with sustainable logistics. Getting the
to minimise idling during parcel deliveries. Using
results they want isn’t always about spending tremendous amounts
technology in logistics is useful for ensuring employees
of money or installing the newest technology in logistics. Often,
follow the new protocol.
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