“To improve is to change. To be perfect is to change often.” Winston Churchill
For modern day businesses, pivoting to respond to the ever-changing economic landscape is the new normal.
But it has been the Paris Paralympics, and the personal achievements they showcased, that have truly captivated us. The challenges these athletes have overcome is nothing short of awe-inspiring, and it is hugely motivating to see what pure determination and hard work can achieve.
It makes us wonder what a similar level of focus and can-do attitude could achieve if it was directed to reducing our impact on the climate. Sadly, a recent report by Morgan Stanley Capital International reveals that most of the world’s biggest companies are falling behind in the race to net zero. Their Net Zero Tracker found that four in five listed companies have not committed to decarbonization to achieve net-zero. Maybe we need to take a leaf out of the Paralympians books about overcoming adversity?
As we accelerate towards 2030, the Paris Agreement deadline date to reduce emissions by 45%, the supply chain landscape is set to undergo transformative changes. Our latest whitepaper ‘The Supply Chain of 2030’ highlights five megatrends driving these shifts, and offers you a roadmap to a safer, more efficient and sustainable logistics future.
Of course, if our whitepaper or any of the content below sparks your interest, don’t hesitate to contact myself or the team to talk more about how we can help you.
Dave and the PalletEarth team
Kraft Heinz’s new software platform Lighthouse uses proprietary algorithms and data from suppliers, factories and distribution centers to help its staff plan for product demand, and how to overcome potential supply-chain disruptions.
Worldwide Fruit’s latest sustainability report outlines its climate action targets, including efforts to improve water vulnerability and scarcity for its growers around the world. It also states that the company is now targeting removing all unnecessary packaging and is ensuring 95% of its plastic packaging weight is reusable or recyclable.
Unilever has come under the spotlight in recent weeks due to its new CEO’s approach to its packaging targets. Are the changes a sustainability sellout or an approach that will achieve greater, more impactful results?
After 50 years people are asking if the standardized barcode has had its day, with many wanting to replace them with the more capable QR code. The barcode administrative body GS1 claims the swap will be “the most significant transformation the sector has seen in decades” –with the single QR code able to satisfy customer engagement as well as point-of-sale and inventory scan requirements.
Read about how automation, specifically automated case picking and palletizing, and ACPaQ technology, can revolutionize the store replenishment process – reducing manual handling, minimizing order picking errors, and meeting changing demands.
Listen to David Kat of Neolithics talks to Chris White at Fruitnet about how post-harvest technology is being transformed by AI and other new technologies and why they’re likely to have a big impact on the way in which fresh fruits and vegetables are marketed in future.
The Packaging Revolution recently reviewed the U.S PlasticsPact’s Design for Reuse Playbook, saying it offers “a comprehensive guide to transforming how packaging is designed and utilized in the US.” The report includes statistics to illustrate the potential impact of scaling up reuse systems – such as how reusing just 10% of plastic products could reduce the equivalent of 50% of annual plastic ocean waste. Read the review here.
“To improve is to change. To be perfect is to change often.” Winston Churchill
For modern day businesses, pivoting to respond to the ever-changing economic landscape is the new normal.
“A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things.” Barack Obama
In the third issue of Earth Evolution we continue to keep you up to date and informed on the latest innovations, trends and news in the supply chain industry
Hear PalletEarth CEO Dave Cashmore discuss material intelligence.
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” George Bernard Shaw
In the second issue of Earth Evolution we continue to keep you up to date and informed on the latest innovations, trends and news in the supply chain industry
In this video Carl McInerney, Director UK and Europe, talks about how companies need to prepare for these legislative changes and how PalletEarth’s new pallet solution can help deliver sustainability goals while addressing five key challenges facing supply chains in this new landscape.
“The electric light did not come from the continuous improvement of candles.” Oren Harari
This is our last newsletter for 2024. The team and I wish you all a happy and, if possible, relaxing festive period wherever you may be based in the world and whatever your plans are. We look forward to talking more in 2025.
Dave Cashmore talks about how its new pallet solution helps to make the movement of, and interaction with, pallets safer for your people.
Achieving ongoing sustainability
improvements requires long term relationship driven change.
With the world looking to make efficiency gains wherever possible automation across supply chains is underway.
