Maersk Logistics And Massachusetts Institute Of Technology (MIT) Work To Enhance Carbon Footprint Methodologies

Maersk Logistics has joined the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) Supply Chain Exchange, bringing together the expertise of two leaders in the area of supply chain management.

The MIT Supply Chain Exchange is a corporate membership program designed for organisations confronting the strategic challenges of modern supply chain management. Maersk will join a large and active community of supply chain management leaders with access to MIT CTL's cutting-edge research and educational programs and events.

In addition to enjoying the benefits of Supply Chain Exchange membership, Maersk Logistics will collaborate with MIT CTL researchers on enhancing carbon footprint methodologies, which Maersk Logistics will use in the enhancement of its SupplyChain CarbonCheck™ service. The partnership will also contribute to the effective measurement of carbon emissions in global supply chains and the advancement of carbon emission reduction to achieve certified global supply chain methodology standards.

"Maersk Logistics has joined MIT CTL's Supply Chain Exchange at an exciting time, when more and more of our research areas – from carbon-efficient supply chains to supply chain risk management – are becoming board-level issues," said Chris Caplice, Executive Director of the MIT CTL Center for Transportation & Logistics. "We are delighted to have access to the creativity and experience that Maersk Logistics brings to our Supply Chain Exchange community."

"We are very excited to start this partnership with MIT CTL, who are widely respected for their contributions to the supply chain field. Maersk Logistics joining the CTL Supply Chain Exchange is a perfect match of strategic and practical expertise that will drive innovation in multiple areas of supply chain management," said Jeremy T. Haycock, President of Maersk Logistics, North America.

The Maersk Logistics SupplyChain CarbonCheck™ is a consulting service aimed at identifying carbon reduction potential in global supply chains. In a 4-step, proven methodology, Maersk Logistics identifies carbon emission reduction opportunities lowering overall logistics costs and maintaining or improving service levels – a win-win situation for global shippers and the environment.

By becoming a Supply Chain Exchange member, Maersk Logistics will also become a member of the MIT Global SCALE (Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence) Network, an international alliance of leading research centers dedicated to the development of supply chain and logistics excellence through innovation. This network of research and education centers will conduct research on a global SCALE; faculty, researchers, students and affiliated companies will pool their expertise and collaborate on projects with global applications.

About Maersk Logistics
Maersk Logistics provides responsive supply chain solutions customised to your integrated supply chain, warehousing and distribution, or multi-mode transport needs. As a recognized leader in the international logistics market, Maersk Logistics has over 4,000 dedicated employees who are always available to support your business from over 200 offices in more than 90 countries.

From analysis through design and implementation, our experts in supply chain development identify issues and create solutions for your business. Maersk Logistics combines knowledge and experience with best-in-class analysis techniques and tools to provide the supply chain optimisation results you need.

About MIT
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the world's most prestigious universities. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological research.

About the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
MIT CTL has been a world leader in supply chain management research and education for more than three decades. Combining its cutting-edge research with industry relationships, the Center's corporate outreach program turns innovative research into market-winning commercial applications. And in education, MIT is consistently ranked first among business programs in logistics and supply chain management. For more information, visit http://ctl.mit.edu.

About The MIT Global SCALE Network
The MIT Global SCALE (Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence) Network spans North America, Latin America, and Europe, with plans to expand into Asia and Africa. The Network currently includes: the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) in Cambridge, MA; the Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) in Zaragoza, Spain; and the Center for Latin- American Logistics Innovation (CLI) in Bogota, Colombia.

SOURCE: Maersk Logistics