Thanks to an efficient product distribution process, you can order something on Amazon or any other e-commerce site and have it delivered to you in a matter of days. However, this constant transport of goods has impacted the environment and many companies and individuals have taken notice. Here are ways product distribution services are making adjustments to help the environment and reduce their carbon footprint.
Going Local
One of the best ways more product distribution services can help the ecosystem is by focusing on more local sourcing. You may have noticed that, if you order from certain companies like Amazon, you’re likely to get products from their local warehouses as opposed to waiting for your product to ship from several states over. This type of product distribution allows a reduction in long transportation routes. As a result, there are fewer carbon emissions and a smaller impact on the environment. Local product distribution services also support the growth of local economies, such as regional truckers.
Cleaner Transport Modes
Many distributors aren’t burning gas on the highways. Some of them have opted for more energy-efficient modes such as sea transport or even train for the longer part of the transport process. By opting for more energy-efficient types of transport, companies rely less on fossil fuels, which are known for producing toxic gases into the ozone layer, and more on eco-friendly fuels. The type of fuel you use for transport can also affect the shipping fees, which affects customer satisfaction. According to Ready Cloud, high shipping fees caused 63% of consumers to cancel an online purchase. Cleaner transport modes keep costs down, which can make consumers that much happier.
Mindful Inventory
Thanks to technology and data analysis, product distribution services and their partners have gotten better at adjusting their inventory levels. In other words, they can now study what customers demand, what they’re more likely to order, and what they’re tapering off from. As a result, they can avoid producing tons of waste by way of overstocking.
As you can see, more professional product distribution services understand their role in protecting the environment. This article notes just some of the many steps they’ve taken to do so. If you want a reliable product distributor, look no further than our team at American Western Distribution. Contact us anytime for more information.
Posted 2/27/24
