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Energy Transition in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs.

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High-level speaker line-up for Logistics Business Show

Logistics Business Magazine

CEST) is a session entitled Logistics: The 2030 Logistics Landscape – Crystal ball time , in which experts from Descartes, BDO and Project44 discuss topics including automation, sustainability, supply chain visibility and the challenging landscape of investment in logistics property. Packaging: When Waste is not a dirty word.

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What is a Conveyor? A Guide to Streamlining Operations

Conger

We will cover topics such as: What is a conveyor system Components of a conveyor system Types of Conveyor Systems Benefits and Uses of Conveyor Systems Applications of Conveyor Systems Common Questions and more… Let’s dive in! Imagine manually moving thousands of packages daily – sounds exhausting, right?

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World’s Fifth Fastest Growing Retailer Automates Replenishment Planning

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The typical store holds more than 1,500 stock keeping units (SKUs) – an SKU is a distinct product/packaging configuration. lu explained that fruit and vegetable is harder to plan because spoilage and write-offs lead to lower inventory accuracy in these categories. A manager can only change the order for less than 20 SKUs. Mr. Cerito?lu

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This Week in Logistics News (June 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

However, the company announced earlier this week that Amazon Prime customers in Lockeford, CA, will start receiving package deliveries by drone later this year. The ongoing chip shortages continue to be the hot button topic when it comes to supply shortages in the automotive industry, but traditional components are also in short supply.

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Shipping in Hot Weather How-To’s

Ship Monk

Here are the three major categories of goods affected by shipping in hot weather. Even in sub categories like “perishable goods” the requirements vary because a matter of 1/2 a degree can make a huge difference. those are not acceptable shipping times for the product categories listed above.

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BD Achieves End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. To accomplish this, BD is pivoting their procurement strategy from solely a category focus – category managers that cover resins or packaging, for example – to a broader focus that encompasses a product line.