Logistics (the transportation of parts and vehicles) is a relatively small part of Ford's environmental footprint, accounting for about 0.5 percent of vehicle life cycle emissions, for example. However, logistics is a key business function that requires more than getting things from point A to point B. Logistics managers are key partners in ensuring that our factories have the parts and materials needed for efficient operation without maintaining excess inventory. They also try to minimize costs, fuel use and the environmental impacts of packaging and protect the quality of shipped items. An example of an innovative approach to optimize these factors for sustainability is the development of a closed-loop packaging system.
