In context of logistics and warehousing the buzz word in the corporate is ‘Making it Sustainable’. A sustainable warehouse is essentially a facility which has reduced impact. This low impact is achieved as a result of various strategies and technological interventions which help to minimize waste and curb energy consumption. The framework which defines such innovations is known as green logistics. The fundamental aim of this framework is to minimize carbon footprint which are generated as part of operations in logistics. This framework also insists on utilizing supplies rationally.
In order to make way towards reducing environmental impact it is important to understand few practices adopted by the companies to ensure making warehousing sustainable.
a) The first practice adopted by companies in green framework is to operate as energy efficient. this is achieved by maximizing the usage of natural light. Additionally, it calls for usage of energy efficient lighting. Few resources which we see around in this context are skylights, solar panels, sensors etc. One may also employ techniques such as shutting down of machines during non-operational hours. This will help the business in concern to reduce dependability on fossil fuels and carbon emission.
b) Handling equipment with inbuilt automation also helps in achieving the sustainability goals by emitting fewer polluting gases.
c) An important aspect in warehousing which affects the environmental goodness is air conditioning . Air conditioning is a necessary evil in this domain to ensure longevity and safety of products under storage conditions. An efficient climate control facility can however move this segment towards sustainability goals. Usage of insulating materials and sandwiched panels helps to minimize heat losses and helps to big more control in large structures at less operating time period of cooling/heating devices.
d) Design and development of compact storage systems also contributes towards sustainable warehouse. It is important to leverage the available area to store different class of products. Some important items in building such systems are drive-thru pallet racks, pallet shuttle system etc.
e) Reduction of plastic containers and packaging also plays an important role in developing green framework. It is a well-known fact that logistics activity generates a lot of waste. In eco-friendly warehouses it is ensured that the materials used on daily basis are collected separately. Separating is the first and essential step before we move towards recycling and reusing.
f) Avoiding uncalled breakdowns and employing preventive maintenance is another key towards realizing sustainability in this domain. As on date there are studies which call for AI enabled preventive maintenance using IOT ( Internet of things ) devices so that companies can anticipate and effectively prevent malfunctions.
g) One of the simplest and easy technique in making a warehouse sustainable and tending logistics towards green framework is adopting an efficient layout . How to make most of the storage space is the key question. By employing simulation software one can visualize running conditions at the design phase itself. The virtual representation makes it possible to maximize warehouse performance and thereby adding to sustainability goals.
The concern for environment is a hot topic around the globe. No Industry can keep its eyes turned off from the dangerous of adopting non sustainable practices. It is therefore imperative to optimize all operations in supply chain by incorporating sustainable warehousing. It is one of the goals which is very close to the philosophy of Caspian Warehousing & Logistics Ltd. We make sure to utilize more and more eco-friendly solutions in serving our clients. This is our conscious effort towards strengthening green framework.
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