Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY Guest: Susan Boylan of Gartner discusses Earth Day and supply chain sustainability; Fuel costs are being passed along to shippers; New rounds of investments in supply chain tech companies
Our guest in this week's episode is Susan Boylan, senior research director in logistics and customer fulfillment at Gartner. Today is Earth Day, a day each year when we reflect on our planet and the impacts that we make on the environment. Transportation and supply chains are among the leading sources of greenhouse gasses. Is the industry making any progress on sustainability goals? What more needs to be done to reduce the environmental impact of our supply chains?
Fuels costs continue to rise and most of that added burden is being passed on to shippers in the form of fuel surcharges. New data reveals the latest trends in freight markets and offers some tips on how shippers can manage their freight spend in this tough environment.
More investments are flowing to logistics startup companies. Why are investors seeing opportunities in these companies and how does that influx of new cash influence innovation that may improve our supply chains?
DC Velocity's sister publication CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly offers a new podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane. Co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, this series first focuses on an eight-part look at the State of Logistics. Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe.
Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
- Gartner
- Transportation report shows rising fuel prices will drive higher costs
- Freight-matching apps gain momentum as Convoy raises $260 million
- Visit DCVelocity.com for the latest news.
- Visit Supply Chain Quarterly
- Listen to Supply Chain Quarterly's Top 10 Supply Chain Threats podcast
- Listen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Quarterly's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcast
- Send feedback about this podcast to podcast@dcvelocity.com.
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