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How manufacturers can adopt a sustainable supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A sustainable chain involves implementing sustainable practices at each stage of the supply chain, from raw material sourcing and production to transportation, distribution, and end-of-life disposal. This requires an ERP system that can handle large volumes of data from sensors that monitor the status of components.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

With these at play, having agile planning systems which can consume large amounts of internal and external data and provide decision intelligence and decision automation are becoming essential capabilities retailers seek. Due to the workforce layoffs, consumers have less disposable income.

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Trinity Logistics Becomes Member of NACD

Trinity Logistics

They represent more than 85% of the chemical distribution capacity in the nation and 90% of the industry’s gross revenue. You gain access to educational programs, important industry data, and networking with current or potential customers and supply chain partners. What Is Responsible Distribution?

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Building a Circular Supply Chain

TransAudit

Today’s supply chains are still mostly linear, taking raw materials from the planet, using them, and disposing of them when they no longer have value. Adopting this approach consists of a distributed and interconnected network of partners, creating a flow of information, goods, and funds across partners. This creates significant waste.

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Supply Chain Optimisation Key to Retail

Logistics Business Magazine

Through the integration of AI and implementing a fleet of connected devices, businesses can access essential intelligence data to better manage inventory, re-route stock depending on requests for products and ensure logistical operations are strategically planned.

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Warehouse Design – Rules of Thumb… And a Checklist

Logistics Bureau

Radio frequency, LAN/WAN, or other communication/data-transfer infrastructure. Waste disposal solutions. Distribution network analysis, design, and redesign. Adequate drainage should be designed into the warehouse site. Low-maintenance warehouse roof design. Heating, climate control, and insulation.

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What is Preventive Maintenance: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Conger

Introduction to Maintenance Strategies In industries such as Manufacturing, Distribution, Food Processing/Storage, Paper, Packaging, and Lumber, equipment efficiency is not just an operational goal but a necessity. This strategy contrasts with predictive maintenance, which relies on real-time data to predict when a machine might fail.