Sustainability has been a hot topic in Supply Chain Management for a long time. More than ten years ago the European Bestlog Project, an EU FP 7 project was started. Some of its outcomes are still very relevant. The Case Studies are the highlight. Here are the best case studies for your reference:
Ikea has redesigned a simple product and significantly reduced transport requirements
BSH has reduced the warehouse space requirement by redesigning their products
Baxter is combining truck transport in the Benelux with inland waterways to improve the reliability of transports
Mercadona is using railway transport for consumer goods
Volvo is using railways for parts supplies from Germany