ModusLink
Global Solutions™ Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) has been
recognized with a fifth consecutive Green Supply Chain Award by Supply &
Demand Chain Executive Magazine for work on an environmentally
beneficial and cost-saving package design. These annual awards honor
sustainability efforts that impact the supply chain.
“The value of corporate awards is that they highlight what we are able
to do on a daily basis for our clients,” said Scott Crawley, President,
Global Operations, ModusLink. “ModusLink goes beyond the traditional
services offered by supply chain and logistics providers. In this case,
we leveraged our package design engineering team to deliver measurably
greener supply chain operations for our client while maintaining an easy
‘out-of-the-box’ experience for consumers upon receipt of their order.”
As a result of the new package design, ModusLink’s client experienced
notable improvements in the sustainability of its supply chain,
achieving reductions in resources consumed and greenhouse gas emissions:
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An 83 percent reduction in bubble wrap usage
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Dramatically improved shipping density with a 100 percent increase in
the number of most commonly used boxes per pallet
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A 17 percent drop in CO2 emissions as a result of reducing
both the amount and the types of materials needed to produce and pad
the shipping boxes, equivalent to a yearly CO2 reduction of
4.5 metric tons
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A 52 percent decrease in the cost of packaging material costs
In addition to the latest tools and technology to optimize product
packaging, various additional ModusLink solutions and services— such as
transportation optimization, product repair and recovery and
comprehensive global e-recycling programs— help clients develop socially
and environmentally responsible supply chains.
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About ModusLink Global Solutions
ModusLink Global Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) executes comprehensive
supply chain and logistics services that improve clients’ revenue, cost,
sustainability and customer experience objectives. ModusLink is a
trusted and integrated provider to the world’s leading companies in
consumer electronics, communications, computing, medical devices,
software and retail. The Company’s operating infrastructure annually
supports more than $80 billion of its clients’ revenue and manages
approximately 451 million product shipments through more than 25 sites
across North America, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region. For details
on ModusLink's flexible and scalable solutions visit www.moduslink.com
and www.valueunchained.com,
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