The Benefits of Moving Publishing Production to the EU

Our environment is our most important asset, so we should all be increasingly environmentally-conscious. Global warming is altering the way we think about our impact on the world.

A reduced ecological footprint and your company’s bottom line can be closely intertwined. So, how can your business work to reduce not only your carbon emissions, but also your overall costs?

Discover how moving your publishing production to the EU could benefit both your business and the environment.

What is Your Ecological Footprint?

An ecological footprint is the measure of your consumption of natural resources against the Earth’s bio capacity to regenerate them. For the transportation of goods, your total carbon footprint is nearly equivalent to how much fuel is consumed. Transportation costs are intimately bound up to total fuel costs. Therefore, the more efficient your freight is, the smaller your footprint, and the cheaper your overall cost.

Consider Moving Your Production

As global trade grows, there are benefits to keeping your supply chain regional. Moving production to the EU could have a number of positive impacts on your supply chain.

It Will Shrink Your Freight Cost

The closer the distance, the cheaper your freight rates will be. And, you’ll consume less fuel, thereby decreasing your Co2 output.

It Will Reduce Your Transit Time

By moving production to the EU, your transit time can be reduced from 6 weeks to 6 days. This means that you can move stock much more quickly, saving time and maximising your efficiency.

It Will Reduce Your Inventory

Businesses invest ample resources into inventory to maintain supply while new shipments are transported. However, by moving your production to the EU, the need to stockpile is removed. Reducing your inventory will ensure you spend less money on materials, as well as reducing any warehousing costs you have for extra stock. All in all, you can print less, but more often.

It Will Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Less “book-miles” equal a lower carbon footprint. Distance, cost, C02 output are all connected—efficiency in your supply chain will reverberate across the board.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are produced from the burning of fossil fuels and have one of the biggest impacts on climate change. The higher the carbon content or the less efficient the burning process is, the more CO2 is emitted.

Due to our reliance on fossil fuels, the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere has been increasing since the industrial revolution. Fortunately, by combining smart business practices and environmental awareness, we can begin to reduce our strain on the environment.

The Bottom Line

Your environmental impact and your bottom-line are not incompatible. In fact, they are often interlinked. Maximising your efficiency in transit will bolster your environmental credentials, all while helping you streamline your supply chain and reduce your overall costs.

If you’re interested in discovering the CO2 emissions your freight will emit from different locations around the globe, contact our WTA Media expert Keri Barton for a free demo.

 

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