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Utz Group celebrates diamond anniversary

Logistics Business Magazine

The Utz Group , a global market leader for returnable packaging, is marking its 75th anniversary this year. At this major milestone, the Utz group continues to demonstrate the spirit of innovation instilled by its founder. Another innovation for Utz came when its plastics recycling plant was put into operation in the late 1970s.

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Flying High

World Food Programme Logistics

who spent more than two years in Erbil as ETC Coordinator for the Iraq operation?—?is The first six months I was there, it was difficult as it was a very complex operation and the challenges were numerous?—?violence, violence, security, the different ethnic groups, religious groups?—?but as per his catchphrase?—?“so

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Energy Efficiency Is Key to Better Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards. The result is that companies must balance the expectations of these groups with the need to make a product that consumers want and are willing to pay for. In the U.S., Lauderdale.

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FedEx Ground increases delivery schedule to six days a week

247 Customs Broker

By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor ·. operations to six days a week from five. The FedEx executive also stated that the rise in demand for e-commerce goes beyond peak, observing it is a “year-round phenomenon” and prepared to meet that demand. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. September 12, 2018. September 12, 2018.

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Cold Storage Warehouse Fire Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

A bespoke fire risk assessment will determine the life safety system needed to maintain optimum fire security 24/7, protecting the goods, equipment and most importantly staff operating within the building, but this can be a complicated task to map out and assess for the responsible person. So, where to start?

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31 Motivations for Reshoring Manufacturing & Updated Reshoring Stats

GlobalTranz

And, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study, 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Off-shored producers are finding that the benefits of foreign operations are not what they had anticipated. Obscure costs and risks were overlooked by many in the rush to operate off-shore.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Of the business leaders participating in that survey, more than 50% considered supply chain to be a standalone business operating function.