How Green Logistics Can Contribute To A Better Tomorrow

 Do you know that the logistic industry is among the major contributors to environmental pollution? Not just that, the fossil fuel combustion in the transport sector is the cause of a quarter of carbon emissions across the globe.

While transport is a sub-sector of logistics, it also includes facilities like warehousing, packaging, distribution, material handling, and disposal. And these activities are negatively impacting our environment. For instance, warehouses, especially stocked with dangerous inventory, are a threat to the neighborhood's safety.

However, if we opt to take a green approach to procurement and manufacturing of products, warehousing can see a better and brighter future. With environmentally friendly warehouse techniques, we can save energy, minimize pollution, reduce costs and create a safer tomorrow. So let’s look at some of the green logistics measures in the following section.

Green Logistics Measures to Contribute To A Better Tomorrow

1. Light
   
   

Opt for modern-day LED lights as highly sustainable options for lighting at cost-effective prices. With a reduced use and consumption of light, not only you but the entire environment will be benefited. Moreover, by generating energy using solar power plants, energy consumption can be reduced and energy costs can be saved. 

2. Inventory
   
   

Smart inventory storage is another effort in contributing to green logistics. Such storage options not only boost efficiency but also productivity. This is because they require less human effort. This will result in more workforce productivity since they will spare more time for other bigger tasks. Also, operations will take place at a faster rate, ultimately hiking up the profits. 

3. Energy Management
   
   

Energy management systems allow automatic supervision of utilities, used by the facilities. This again promotes less effort and intervention by humans. These systems make use of timers, thermostats, and gauges for electricity, water, heat, and gas. With these practices, wastage of renewable resources can be prevented and money can be saved. 

4. Electric/Battery Operated Forklifts
   
   

Electric forklifts are small powered industrial vehicles, which are used to lift and move several materials over short distances. These forklifts reduce the use of gas and oil, making them safer for both workers and the environment. All you have to do is plug them in before and after using them to charge them.

5. Warehousing Design & Sustainability
   
   

Warehouses can implement a number of things to promote sustainability. Start with careful planning of the warehouse layout that focuses on its optimization for efficient material handling, storage, equipment, orders, shipping, and reduce costs. Hiring professional warehouse consulting services can make that process smooth as butter for you.

Then go for automating both warehouse solutions and management procedures. Also, choose automation solutions like order picking, voice technology, bar code reading, storage and retrieval systems, and so on. These processes are highly labor-intensive and help companies sustain their finance and achieve varied benefits.  

Conclusion

Being a provider of real estate consulting services for the last many years, GR Consulting supports the concept of green logistics. If you’re among the supporters of the green approach and technology, it’s time to get in touch with us and uplift your dream to sustainability together.