Sustainability

Villa brings more than 20 years of automation experience in sales management and global business management roles in Brazil, Mexico and the United States.

Walmart to expand use of hydrogen fuel cells in its distribution center material handling fleet by $80 million.

Recognized and referenced by more than 400 codes, rating systems, and procurement policies worldwide, the GREENGUARD Certification requires that products meet some of the world’s most rigorous and comprehensive limits for low emissions of volatile organic compounds into indoor environments.

Simulation to showcase automated last-mile packaging distribution.

Corrugated container recovery, increased usage of renewable, carbon-neutral energy and decreased overall use of fossil fuels contribute to 35% reduction of greenhouse gases between 2006 and 2014.

Education, networking and entertainment options outlined for Pack Expo and co-located Healthcare Packaging Expo.

Data shared yesterday at the Sustainable Brands 2017 conference by Brambles, CHEP’s parent company, demonstrates the possibilities for zero waste and zero emissions economies.

Modern Materials Handling editors sat down with Andrew Winston, Author and founder of Winston Eco-Strategies. He has 25 years of experience working with executives to understand how managing environmental and social issues creates business value.

PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network honors consumer packaged goods companies that improved sustainability in production operations.

Led by sustainability advisor and author Andrew Winston, a group of supply chain professionals from companies including UPS and REI shared their tips on greener, more efficient supply chains at Monday morning’s keynote.

Freedonia study explores opportunities and headwinds for reusables.

Anticipated $9.2 million investment to create up to 354 jobs in the next seven years.

LEED-certified building can now adjust the sizes and temperatures of storage spaces.

Specialty outdoor retailer REI’s new distribution center brings together the next generation of materials handling and sustainability into one facility. Renewable energy powered distribution center. REI Sustainability

I find it inspiring when our System Report focuses on an organization that “walks it like it talks it,” especially when its aspirational mission is truly reflected in its actions, its operations, and its overall business strategy.