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Pharmaceuticals in Reverse Supply Chain Now Hazardous Waste

Material Handling and Logistics

This applies to pharmaceuticals that are characteristically toxic, or that meet the definition of certain “listed” wastes, such as P and U listed acutely hazardous substances. Healthcare facilities that dispose of prescription drugs must register with EPA.

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Revealing the Realm of Reverse Logistics

Ship Monk

Minimizing the environmental costs of that return shipping, and possibly faulty product disposal. Types of Products That Go through Reverse Logistics Expanding on the above definition, there are five situations where a reverse logistics process is activated. This identifies product value.

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Guidelines for Filing Freight Claims

20Cube Logistics

Everyone involved with the logistics from the packing company to the carrier to the overseas transportation might be organized smoothly and yet the shipment might meet an unforeseen accident. . When a shipment is damaged in transit, the shipper will definitely want to be reimbursed for the goods that arrived in a damaged state.

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Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions

Logistics Bureau

In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales?

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Inbound vs. Outbound Logistics: Understanding the Key Differences and Optimizing the Last Mile

Locus

Inbound Logistics Outbound Logistics Definition The process of managing and controlling the flow of raw materials, goods, and supplies from suppliers to the organization’s facilities. Balancing inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing carrying costs and stockouts can be challenging.

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Case Study: Mitsubishi EDiA Electric Forklift On a Roll

Logistics Business Magazine

Based in Worcestershire, ESP is the UK’s leading independent manufacturer and supplier of disposable tissue products. Rob Smith concluded: “It has definitely been beneficial to switch to electric. So far the Mitsubishi forklifts are meeting all expectations.”.

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Strategies for Embracing the Internet of Things

Supply Chain Brain

They’re assuming that adoption requires the wholesale disposal of old technology and the acquisition of a raft of new devices. By definition, the IoT means access to a wealth of data — along with the possibility of being inundated with it. He expects the IoT to undergo a similar evolution.