{"id":86392,"date":"2025-07-31T11:14:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T10:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smeclimatehub.org\/?page_id=86392"},"modified":"2025-07-31T12:34:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T11:34:13","slug":"optimize-your-logistics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smeclimatehub.org\/no\/food-and-beverage-manufacturing\/optimize-your-logistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimize your logistics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n\t1. Evaluate<\/div>\n\t\u200b\u200bEvaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your logistics to identify wh\u200bere improvements are needed. <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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\n\t2. Optimize packaging<\/div>\n\tExplore optimizing packaging to increase load density in delivery trucks. <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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\n\t3. Explore transport alternatives<\/div>\n\tExplore shifting to alternative modes of transport particularly shifting away from more carbon intensive modes like air transport. <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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\n\t4. Consider electric vehicles<\/div>\n\tConsider switching to electric vehicles if appropriate. <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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\n\t5. Develop a strategy<\/div>\n\tDevelop a sustainable logistics strategy after determining what improvements you will take forward, including tracking success metrics. <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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\n\t Improve and optimize packing and packaging to reduce shipping loads and fuel usage. <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
\n\t Implement vehicle telematics, which \u200bgenerate route tracking and driver behavioural data to help \u200bdecrease fuel use and time on the road\u200b.\u200b<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
\n\t Switch to electric vehicles when possible and engage with logistics partners about the option to invest in electric or lower emissions fleet options. <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
\n\t \u200b\u200bConsider \u200bextending delivery times to make the shift to modes of transport with less emissions possible, such as to rail or sea freight. <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n
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Reduce emissions from freight and goods transport<\/h3>\n

Address emissions from your shipping and goods transportation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n\n

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EDF’s Electric Fleet Solution Centre<\/h3>\n

Follow the stages to transition your Class 3-8 vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n\n

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EDF\u2019s Decarbonise your road freight guide<\/h3>\n

Guidance on how to reduce emissions from road freight, by shifting to zero-emissions vehicles, improving freight efficiency, and optimizing logistics.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n

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\n Back to \u201cDecarbonize your electricity supply\u201d<\/a>\n Next: \u201cMinimize your ingredient emissions through reformulation\u201c <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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