Disaster Relief and Green Ventures on the Rise
Vector Global Logistics
Certified B Corp providing #LogisticsWithPurpose to make our clients more successful and create a positive social impact
As you know, the world can be unpredictable, and natural disasters often strike without warning. All you can do is prepare as much as possible, which is exactly what?Habock Aviation does by transporting helicopters between Chile and Spain for their respective wildfire seasons. It was our privilege to assist them on their recent journey, and you can read about it in?our latest case study, "Delivering Disaster Relief Support to Spain's Firefighters," which stresses the essential role of time-critical logistics in emergency response situations.
Of course, besides natural disasters, another topic that constantly makes headlines these days is sustainability. If your company is looking to start or expand its strategy, we encourage you to read the new report from The World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group. Our Managing Director, Enrique Alvarez, liked it so much that he used portions of it in his recent talk at the Manifest conference on actionable sustainability measures. (Let us know if you'd like the slide deck.)
And you know first-hand that some industries and products are experiencing positive changes when it comes to shipping costs as well as supply and demand. But there are four goods that will not be so lucky. What are they? Read on for the answer.
One country that is seeing a positive shift in its favor, however, is Mexico. The "nearshoring" trend of Chinese companies in Mexico presents an incredible opportunity for businesses?looking to reduce their reliance on Asia and mitigate supply chain disruptions.?As a company with offices in Mexico, our team is witnessing this change in action and watching closely to see how it affects our clients and partners.
Speaking of trends, changes, and challenges, you can?tune in to our Logistics With Purpose? and Supply Chain Now en Espa?ol podcasts anytime to hear from, and learn from, your peers. The latest episodes feature everything from beauty products to Ukraine aid to food insecurity in Latam to building a cargo airline.
Lastly, as the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine approaches tomorrow, please consider?joining ?Tuesday's Zoom conversation on?Leveraging Logistics for Ukraine . It is clear that everyone, everywhere, has been affected by this war, and there is still work to be done. Show up and contribute, or simply show up and be inspired.
- The Vector Team
PS: If you are working on the Turkey-Syria earthquake and need logistics assistance, please let us know.
Moving helicopters for time-critical disaster relief and firefighting was essential for saving lives and property in this emergency response situation.
Delicate cargo that requires specialized packing, delivering helicopters within a specific timeline, and trust and transparency were the three critical-to-quality and non-negotiable highlighted aspects of this project.
A recent report from the World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group emphasizes the potential advantage for businesses that identify, create, and scale green ventures. It highlights the untapped potential of green markets and the willingness of consumers to make sustainable choices when linked to other benefits such as health, safety, and quality.
As more companies commit to decarbonization, it is crucial to invest in green technologies and take an inclusive and holistic approach to sustainable product and service creation.
Despite supply chain chokepoints easing for many products, some goods still face tight supplies due to specific circumstances. Shortages of certain commodities, such as food staples, lithium, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, create challenges for procurement officers.
The article highlights the challenges and constraints for some goods, as well as the impact of the war in Ukraine, environmental challenges, and the continued concentration of production in China on the availability and prices of some products.
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El "nearshoring" de empresas chinas en México, para mantener sus ventas en EE. UU. ante el aumento de los costos de envío y tensiones geopolíticas, hacen que México se posicione como un destino estratégico gracias a su ubicación y fuerza laboral capacitada.
Las empresas chinas establecen fábricas en México y etiquetan sus productos como "Hecho en México" para importarlos sin impuestos a los EE. UU. Esta tendencia genera nuevas demandas de servicios logísticos que la industria debe satisfacer, y ofrece una oportunidad para reducir la dependencia de Asia y mitigar el riesgo de interrupciones en la cadena de suministro.
Every month we host a Zoom conversation where people share how they're working in and around Ukraine, provide logistics updates, ask for the aid they need, and share available resources.
Please consider lending your voice to this important conversation.?(And invite a friend!)
Catch up on recent episodes of our Logistics With Purpose? podcast:
You Can't Learn a New Trick If You're Not Willing to Fail with Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin
Extending Our Hearts Towards Others with Brad Hendrickson, a.k.a. Bakmut Brad
La Cadena de Suministro a Través de Una Visión Latina
La Labor Guerrera de Hacer Logistica en Latinoamerica, con Isabel Agudelo, Directora Asociada de Latam Food Systems Partnerships en The Global FoodBanking Network