Transport
Minimizing the emissions and energy consumption of transportation. For example, a telecom company that moves to electric vehicles for field service.Reuse
Reuse such as a process of reusing durable packaging in your supply chain.Efficiency
Reducing waste to improve operational efficiency. For example, an ecommerce company that fits each order into a reasonable size of box without wasted space.Design For Logistics
Designing things to be easier to transport. For example, furniture that requires minor assembly but fits into an efficient standard size box.Proximity
Reducing transport by doing things closer to the customer. For example, local sourcing of parts.Sourcing
Sourcing from environmental responsible partners and implementing controls and audits to continually validate their environmental practices.Reverse Logistics
Reselling, refurbishing, remanufacturing, reusing and recycling items that are returned by the customer.Returns Avoidance
Preventing returns with techniques such as digital tools to make sure clothing fits the customer before shipping it.Quality of Life
Working to improve quality of life in the communities where you operate. For example, improving the safety of transport.Waste is Food
The principle that business processes don't release anything into the environment that couldn't be safely consumed by an organism. For example, a hydrogen powered vehicle that emits water as a waste product. Related to the idea of a circular economy.| Overview: Green Logistics | ||
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Definition | The process of minimizing damage to the environment due to logistics. | |
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