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WFP distributes vital hygiene supplies to refugees in Turkey’s camps

World Food Programme Logistics

Hygiene kits being distributed at a refugee camp in Kahramanmaras, southeastern Turkey. could have imagined having to meet the requirements of COVID-19.” could have imagined having to meet the requirements of COVID-19, especially given the need for social distancing,” says Jonathan Campbell, WFP Deputy Country Director in Turkey.

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What You Should Know About Retail Logistics

3PL Insights

A distribution center will ensure there are enough products on hand to meet orders. Returns management, often known as reverse logistics, is the process of shipping a product back to the retailer or distribution center. From there the product will either be disposed of or repurposed to be sold again.

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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. The aim is to minimize the negative impact on the environment and society while maximizing the economic benefits.

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Partnership Supports METRO e-commerce in France

Logistics Business Magazine

The new warehouse brings together 3,300 direct non-food references (furniture, small and large appliances, tableware, food preparation, disposable solutions, hygiene and maintenance, office supplies and equipment, etc.) for a total of 100,000 references available for order.

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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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Unveiling the Journey of Photonics Chips

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

It acts as a diligent guardian, carefully checking the chips at each stage to make sure they meet the required standards. Lights, Camera, Distribution: With the chips ready for their debut, it’s time for distribution. Ensuring Perfection: Quality control takes center stage throughout the manufacturing process.

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Pharmaceuticals in Reverse Supply Chain Now Hazardous Waste

Material Handling and Logistics

In the 1980s and 1990s, EPA’s position in policy memoranda was that pharmaceuticals in the reverse distribution chain were “not considered wastes until a determination has been made to discard them.” Healthcare facilities that dispose of prescription drugs must register with EPA.