Lazer Logistics among 2024’s Top Supply Chain Projects winners
Food Logistics has recognized Lazer Logistics among its 2024 Top Supply Chain Projects award winners.
Lazer’s project, a unique extension of its 2017 partnership with a leading multinational Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company, stands out for its commitment to sustainability as a core aspect of its business strategy.
The CPG company was the first client to participate in Lazer’s electric vehicle (EV) program. The collaboration offered a strategic opportunity to transition to zero-emission yard operations, a significant step toward its decarbonization goals.
In 2023, the CPG company implemented Lazer’s EV solutions at six North American facilities, including Canada. The transition from diesel to EV was tailored to meet each site’s specific operational needs, considering facility layout and grid power availability.
The outcomes of this initiative were substantial:
- 52,000 gallons of diesel consumption avoided
- 34,000 zero-emission key-on hours
- 64,000 zero-emission miles
These remarkable achievements resulted in a substantial reduction of 1.1 million pounds of CO2, a significant environmental impact equivalent to removing 119 gas-powered cars from the road for a year, avoiding 1.2 million gasoline-powered passenger car miles, and saving enough electricity to power 98 homes for a year.
Environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility
“These achievements reflect Lazer Logistics’ promise to environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility,” CEO Adam Newsome said. “Every day, we reduce our carbon footprint while assisting our customers with their ambitious sustainability goals.”
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Atlanta, Lazer Logistics is North America’s leading provider of outsourced supply chain yard logistics. Its solutions include spotting, shuttling, trailer rental and leasing, gate management, drayage, YMS technology, and more.
With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Lazer has North America’s most extensive third-party dedicated yard management battery electric (EV) spotter fleet and is committed to helping customers achieve their corporate sustainability goals and the communities we serve.
Lazer simplifies the complicated process of electrifying yard operations through a customizable, end-to-end solution, which includes buying, operating, and maintaining all EV vehicles and equipment and managing grant programs where applicable.
Lazer has operations in over 700 locations, more than 5,800 employees, and over 10,000 fleet assets. The company runs over 9 million annual service hours for diverse blue-chip customers across 41 U.S. states and Canadian provinces. For more info, visit www.lazerlogistics.com. You can also follow Lazer Logistics on LinkedIn and Instagram.