PepsiCo UK will replace diesel with hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) as fuel for its fleet of trucks as a green logistics initiative.
The HVO fuel will emit 80% less green house gas than diesel per mile of delivery trips. PepsiCo UK sources the fuel from a third-party supplier now but is working with its haulage partners to supply its own HVO fuel in the future.
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We have previously discussed on the blog how the COVID-19 pandemic and the supply chain challenges that accompanied it wreaked havoc with California ports. New sources of supply chain challenges are on the horizon. Multiple transportation methods may see disruptions this winter—rail, barge, ship, and truck.
The rail strike appeared to have been averted, but that may have been premature. Six of the 12 unions approved […]
Whirlpool is investing $52 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Argentina.
The plant will export 70% of its washing machines to neighboring countries such as Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Chile. Whirlpool’s facility location decision in Latin America reflects a near-shoring practice that utilizes local resources to produce output close to the final destination.
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A major railroad strike has just been averted.
Employees complain that efficiency gains have resulted in demanding schedules and policies that penalize them for taking needed time off. Over two centuries, the railroad industry has had to reinvent itself multiple times to remain relevant and competitive. Changes in demand, supply, and competition have forced the industry to adjust to new realities and seek new paths to profitability. However, when these paths anger both customers and employees, it is time to consider […]