Global4PL has announced a new program that will enable companies to achieve a “green” supply chain whilst reducing overall supply chain costs.
The program includes parcel rates that are at least 5% lower than customers’ existing rates, carbon-neutral operations for all modes of transportation, and an annual licence to Global4PL’s RFQ Command Center™ online bidding software for customers contracting with air and ocean freight forwarders.
According to Global4PL president Sergio Retamal, most companies would implement environment-friendly programs if such initiatives did not affect profits.
“Carbon offsets are a first step in compensating for our contribution to climate change,” said Retamal. “Our strategy is to make use of the supply chain as part of the solution to global warming. We are also making a commitment to search for new technologies and implement green programs that make a difference today.”
Retamal also pointed out that the company’s larger customers who use online bidding are negotiating savings of between 10% and 30%, while smaller companies can average 15-25% savings and up to 50% discount off parcel rates.
The launch of this new package, which includes the donation of a portion of its profits to provide wheelchairs to people who need them and are in need of financial assistance, is an additional but important step in Global4PL’s social responsibility programs and initiatives.
Named 2005 Executive of the Year by the International Transportation Association, Retamal has been widely recognised for his contributions to supply chain management efficiency. His expertise in Green Supply chains, negotiations, and contract management has attained millions of dollars in savings for companies such as Sun Microsystems, Micropolis, Ryder, and Cost Plus World Market.
Sergio Retamal will be joining more than 500 executives in a special workshop to discuss sustainable transport at eyefortransport’s 3PL Summit and Outsourcing Logistics conference, both of which take place on June 25-27, 2007 in Atlanta.
For more details about the agenda and speaker line-up for these shows (including final applications for speakers), please contact Laura Goddard at lgoddard@eyefortransport.com
