Sustainable Logistics: How The Eighth Notch is Decreasing Deliveries to Save the Planet

Send me a messageHey everyone, in this fascinating episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Mike Robinson, Head of Retail Solutions and Founding Member of The Eighth Notch. We dove deep into the world of logistics and how The Eighth Notch is revolutionizing the industry to make it more sustainable.Mike and I started by discussing the company's origin story and how they came up with the idea of The Eighth Notch. Their mission is to reduce the number of deliveries and create a more sustainable supply chain by ensuring the most sustainable mile is the one never driven.We explored how The Eighth Notch is working with retailers and carriers to reduce the number of deliveries and optimize routes. This not only results in significant operational savings for retailers but also contributes to a more sustainable environment by cutting down on carbon emissions.We also talked about the challenges faced by traditional retailers and how The Eighth Notch can help them in their sustainability journey. Mike shared some compelling examples of how their platform can provide measurable results in terms of reducing emissions and saving costs.One of the key aspects of our conversation was the role of The Eighth Notch in smarter cities. Mike highlighted how reducing the number of deliveries can lead to less traffic and contribute to more sustainable urban environments.Lastly, we touched on the importance of the sustainability component in The Eighth Notch's mission. Mike emphasized that the avoidance of emissions, rather than offsetting, is a crucial part of their approach.Don't miss this engaging and informative episode – you'll learn a lot about making logistics more sustainable and how The Eighth Notch is disrupting the industry to make a real difference. Enjoy!Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers:Alicia FaragKieran OgnevGary LynchAnd remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber  - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to bonus episodes of topical, timely supply chain resilience analysis.🎤 Looking for a keynote speaker on supply chain resilience, AI, and sustainability?I help leaders understand the forces reshaping global supply chains, from geopolitical disruption and climate risk to AI and real-time decision-making. Download my Speaker Pack: https://tinyurl.com/spkrpckFinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.