Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Sustainability”
Propak has been a proud member of The SmartWay Program since November 2010. The SmartWay Program is a public-private initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution created by freight transportation in corporate supply chains. At Propak, we are dedicated to moving more goods, more miles with lower emissions and less energy. Sustainability has always been one of Propak’s …
Propak Logistics is honored to receive its first Green Supply Chain (G75) award from Inbound Logistics. Inbound Logistics’ 75 Green Supply Chain Partners highlights sustainability leaders in the logistics and transportation sector. The selection process considers a company’s involvement in three areas: participation in public-private partnerships; corporate sustainability initiatives; and collaborative customer-driven projects. As part of their due diligence, Inbound …
Propak, a proactive provider of leading-edge logistics, transportation and supply chain management solutions, has announced the expansion of its transportation network into Missouri. The new fleet operations will provide improved delivery performance and decreased travel time between service centers and Propak customers. In addition, the new operation will boast sustainability features, including new 2013 International ProStar trucks and backhaul efficiencies. …
With the ongoing challenge of managing fuel costs in transportation, some companies are looking at and investing in alternative fuel sources. One hot topic is CNG or Natural Gas. Below is a good article on key insights into Natural Gas investments. As Casey Whelan, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, U.S. Energy Services, discusses in a Inbound Logistics article key factors to analyze when looking at …
Economic uncertainty and global pressures are increasing the demand that supply chain professionals place on network strategy. One of the core processes of a distribution network gaining a great deal of attention is reverse logistics. Rightfully so, this segment of the supply chain seems to be one that can contribute significant supply chain efficiency and generate immediate savings. But what …
As we close out another great year at Propak and look forward to the start of 2013, let’s take a moment to reflect on the past year. This year has been one of growth for us and our family and friends. We have made significant strides in the growth of our company by recruiting and retaining talented employees, and building …
Procuring transportation is a skill that requires continuous development. Most companies have teams that work on the execution and procurement functions of transportation. The logistics of collecting, servicing, ensuring safe and timely delivery requires multiple teams. Not by design, but all too often the everyday demands create departmental silos. These operational silos can hinder the holistic approach to supply chain …
An interesting read regarding a collaborative effort between a European pallet pooler (LPR), their service provider (Norbert Dentressangle), and a manufacturer (Weetabix) can be found here. Much in the same line of thinking as a Reverse Logistics Center, these companies have integrated their supply chains to reduce overall movements of product thus reducing the environmental impact while saving money. The typical …
It’s hard to imagine a paper pallet capable of withstanding the rigors placed on a traditional wooden pooled pallet, but furniture retailer IKEA plans to prove its worthiness beginning this January. The retailer will begin shipping paper (compressed cardboard) pallets to suppliers for shipments through their supply chain. What remains to be seen is numerous, some more obvious than others. …
