Sustainable Supply Chain Solutions Using Modern Technology
The need to protect our planet for future generations has really come to the forefront of many individuals, businesses, and governments’ minds. This has created a major uptick in the implementation of sustainable solutions in all aspects of life, including the supply chain. However, sustainable supply chain solutions are somewhat new,...
Renewable Energy Supply Chain Issues and Their Solutions
Renewable energy, often known as nature's infinite power buffet, is the outcome of earth's natural elements collaborating to provide us with an ever-replenishing, guilt free energy source. Renewable energy is important to keep climate change at bay, reduce the dependence on fossil fuels, improve air quality, and lower overall costs. Despite...
Green Supply Chain Management In 2023 and Beyond
Going green has been the topic of conversation for years now. There have been changes in energy sources, transportation, construction practices, farming practices, and more. These aren't the only industries that can benefit from green practices. In the supply chain industry, there has been a wide focus on creating a...
Chemical Industry Supply Chain Challenges
The chemical industry is not always viewed as an essential part of the world's economy. It plays a role in many different sectors of the global economy. These sectors include manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and construction. The chemical industry is indispensable to say the least and its evolution is needed in...
Warehouse Location Strategy: Your Site Selection Checklist
Outside of your business strategy, choosing the right location for a warehouse is a critical decision for any business. A well-planned warehouse location strategy could significantly impact the overall efficiency, costs, and most importantly, customer satisfaction with your services. Additionally, the right location can help a company adapt to changing...
Industrial Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2023 and Beyond
People are spoiled these days. In today's fast-paced, consumer-driven world, it's very easy to take for granted the vast and intricate supply chain networks that ensure the availability of goods and services that are at our fingertips. If you are one of the few people that actually do know a...
2022 Summary Insight Reports
PLG Consulting's 2022 Summary Insight ReportsDownload the summary infographic that highlights our 2022 Best in Thought Leadership. Featured reports include:Green Energy Supply Chains (GESC)An in-depth look at the unfolding green energy revolution, its technologies, and the challenges of their fledgling supply chains.Renewable Diesel - The Emerging...
Commentary: As Winter Shows, It Could Be Hard To Deliver Propane by Rail
As Winter Shows, It Could Be Hard To Deliver Propane by Rail So far, so good for propane distribution this winter. It's been a mild fall. Crop drying demand has been minimal and there's been no early cold snap. That said, it might be difficult and costly to get supply to...
2021’s 12 Days of Content: Our Most Popular Posts
2021’s 12 Days of Content: Our Most Popular PostsWelcome to PLG Consulting’s 2021’s “Twelve Days of Content”! Read our 2021 recap of our top 12 most popular resources written by our experts and published in 2021. They include presentations and white papers, case studies, and feature insight articles. Our...
Commentary: Propane Tank Car Volumes See Shift to Seasonal Cyclical Trend
Propane Tank Car Volumes See Shift to Seasonal Cyclical Trend Rail shipments of propane are seeing a shift to seasonal swings. The trendline of rail propane shipments was once a steadily rising trend. Rail shipments were required to clear propane and butane from shale plays. If the shale play had enough...
Circular economy is no longer a crunchy pipe dream – its value is estimated to hit $4.5T worldwide by 2030
The Circular Economy Explained Imagine you need a new pair of Adidas® athletic shoes. When you buy them, the clerk tells you they come with the following promise -- after you’ve worn them out, bring them back and they can be traded for a new pair. Meanwhile, the store sends your...
E-Commerce Boom Drives Warehouse and Logistics Gold Rush
E-Commerce Boom Drives Warehouse and Logistics Gold Rush Amazon defined e-commerce; Covid-19 accelerated the trend’s growth. That’s spurring a warehousing and logistics “gold rush”, says PLG Consulting. Even amid a frenzy of development “we’re still on the front end of that runway.” PLG estimates there’s another 5x of current warehousing demand to play...
