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Sustainable warehousing

10 gruodžio 2024
10 Minutes read

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Brother Nordics
Global Technology Solutions and Services Provider
Brother Nordic A/S

10 gruodžio 2024
10 Minutes read

Our sustainable warehousing guide provides a comprehensive overview of how businesses can transition to eco-friendly sustainable logistics and warehousing practices.

It highlights the growing need for sustainability due to the rapid expansion of e-commerce, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.

The guide outlines the benefits of sustainable warehousing through sustainable logistics, including cost reductions, regulatory compliance, enhanced corporate reputation, improved employee loyalty, and increased sales. It also emphasizes that sustainability is an ongoing process, achieved through small, incremental changes.

Key trends include:

Energy efficiency, such as switching to LED lighting
Utilizing energy-efficient equipment and adopting renewable energy sources
Waste reduction including the use of recycling and remanufacturing schemes and reducing packaging waste
The adoption of smart technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, and warehouse management systems to improve operational efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and minimize waste.
Why sustainable transportation is essential to reducing the logistics industry's carbon footprint.
How implementing efficient inventory management, optimizing routes with automated planning, and using alternative fuels like electric vehicles are critical steps toward greener logistics.

The guide also stresses the importance of clear sustainability goals, budgeting for green initiatives, and starting small by focusing on areas like recycling and energy-efficient equipment. Labelling plays a crucial role in sustainability, with innovations like linerless labels and smart labelling reducing waste and errors. Ultimately, the guide encourages businesses to join the journey towards sustainability, which offers both environmental benefits and business advantages, including reduced costs, enhanced customer loyalty, and compliance with environmental regulations.

Download the free guide today (1.8 MB)

Brother can also support you with sustainable logistics and streamlining your warehousing operation – if you are interested in hearing what we could do for you, contact us today, or learn more about our labelling solutions.