Thailand’s logistics industry estimated to be valued at USD 70 Billion is certainly impacted due to the largest contributing segment of manufacturing adversely impacted due to the floods.

Traffic congestion is getting worse in our road. It is a fact that becomes common issue because everybody complains on it.

More signs, more shelf banners, and more promotions are bombarding shoppers with messages as they make the journey down the retail store aisles.

Logistics is considered as a high energy consumes business. The impact of logistics on weather change has called for increasing attention in recent years. According to the World Economic Forum Report, logistics activities contribute roughly 5 percent of the 50,000 megatons of carbon dioxide emissions generated annually by all human activity. 13 per cent of the worldwide CO2 emissions are caused by cars, ships, trains and planes. Due to this, awareness has been raised globally over the years to push the “green” concept whilst conducting logistical activities hence the term “green logistics”. It is expected that goods transportation accounts for around 8% of energy-related CO2 emissions worldwide. The inclusions of warehousing and freight management are likely to add another 3% to this total. Making logistics sustainable in the longer term will involve more than cutting carbon emissions.

Boston Strategies International (BSI) has officially launched its 2011 Oil and Gas supply chain awards. The awards are not-for-profit annual recognition of outstanding supply chain performance for energy companies, especially oil companies, equipment suppliers, and their service providers, including a wide range of logistics companies.

The recent political volatility in the Middle East has caused a surge in oil prices. Supply chain managers must prepare for contingencies and adapt their long-term plans for the possibility of more severe and prolonged supply disruptions. What should you do differently?

Tips for Complying with New European and American Legislation on Registering and Transporting Hazardous Substances

The economy grew slowly in 2010, and world GDP growth will further slow down – decreasing from 2.7% in 2010 to 2.2% 2011 in advanced economies and 4.7% to 4.2% in developing economies – as the effects of economic stimulus wear off and the labor, real estate, and banking sectors remain vexed.

If you’ve never thought much about your carbon footprint, you may think of it as the direct pollution emitted by your productive assets.

Supply chain is, of course, a collaborative endeavor and that trading partners need to share information with one another in order to produce efficient supply chains.