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How to improve Logistic Sustainability:
Honeycutt Warehouse and Shipping Corporation Case Anlysis

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Course: Master of Business Administration
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Abstract
Companies are working hard every day to expand their business operations. However, it is not
easy for them to expand without increasing costs. As companies expand into emerging markets,
there is a tendency to increase its operating costs. They need to establish new structures and buy
new equipment. These purchases are quite expensive and the companies may end up spending a
lot of funds. Again, energy consumption also increases as firms expand. The energy expenses
may reduce a firm’s profitability thus threatening its sustainability (Mangan, Lalwani, & Lalwani,
2016).

Another challenge that comes with expansion is pollution. More harmful gases and effluents are
released into the environment. Companies are forced to spend more on pollution control and
management. Such expenses threaten the stability of these companies in future. Therefore, it is
necessary for such companies to think about sustainability and the future stability of their
businesses. Many investors think that logistics sustainability is a time consuming and expensive
process. However, it is a fundamental process that helps companies in the transportation
industries to maximize their outputs and reduce their costs without having to impact the
environment negatively (Anderson, & Mitchell 2016).
This paper analyzes the tools, programs and partnerships that can be used to improve logistics
sustainability. It uses a case study of Honeycutt Warehouse and Shipping Company. It is owns
and runs a transportation fleet and also provides warehousing services. The company has a plan
to expand its operations into new emerging markets. The expansion is faced with various
challenges that can only be solved with the help of tools and programs that will reduce energy
consumption, waste products and environmental pollution (Zijm, Klumpp, Clausen, & Hompel 2015).

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Table of Contents
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How to improve Logistic Sustainability

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Case Study: Honeycutt Warehouse and Shipping Corporation

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Introduction

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Company Information

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Tools, Programs and Partnerships for Improving Logistics Sustainability

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Use of alternative fuels
Alignment with Government Regulations
Reducing Emissions and Pollution
Increasing Sustainability awareness
Creation of a Sustainability Taskforce
Alignment with Government Regulations

Partnerships for Improving Logistics Sustainability
1. Partnering with Environment Advocacy Organizations
2. Partnering with Learning Institutions
3. Engaging Trade Associations

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How to improve Logistic Sustainability
Case Study: Honeycutt Warehouse and Shipping Corporation
Introduction
Overall business growth and reduction of costs remain the main priorities of any company.
However, it is not always easy for companies to strike a balance between these two aspects.
Companies find themselves spending a lot any time they try to expand their business activities
(Mangan, Lalwani, & Lalwani, 2016). Therefore, it is necessary that companies establish strategies of
logistics sust...