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How To Meet Sustainability Goals For Shippers

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In order to stay competitive in the market, shippers need to be agile and adapt to new trends. Only with complete transparency is it possible to increase efficiency and meet sustainability goals in the future. . Understanding the suppliers’ perspective can make decision-making easier to meet environmental ambitions of shippers.

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2020 Supply Chain Management Trends

EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. Throughout the last decade, the main trends were digitization and globalization. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. Greening” the Supply Chain.

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What is Preventive Maintenance: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Conger

APRIL 1, 2024

Examples include cleaning and lubricating the moving parts or replacing parts before they wear out. Asset Lifecycle Management Navigating through the lifecycle of an asset requires keen oversight from acquisition to disposal. This proactive approach ensures consistent performance levels essential for meeting production targets.

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The Retail-Logistics Revolution

Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Driven by the booming e-commerce market and an ever-shifting business environment, these moves are helping retailers react faster, increase customer touchpoints, and meet the needs of the on-demand buying evolution. Two Key Trends to Watch. Enhancing the Physical Shopping Experience. Supply Chain as a Retail Differentiator.

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Circular Economy: Principles, Benefits & Applications

Compactor Management Company

JUNE 5, 2023

We may develop a more effective and regenerative economy that tries to minimize waste , increase resource usage, and lessen environmental impact by switching from a linear “take-make-dispose” paradigm to a circular one. What Is Circular Economy?

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Types of Ecommerce Inventory from Beginning to Ending

Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Inventory (MRO): Items that are used or consumed during the production process that are not part of the actual product, such as machine lubricant, disposable gloves, uniforms, machinery depreciation, batteries, utilities, cleaning supplies, etc.

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Warehouse Safety: OSHA Guidelines, Statistics & 10 Top Tips

Conger

JULY 28, 2022

For example, an injured employee may have to miss work, spills and debris need to be cleaned up, and damaged equipment needs to be repaired. Employee input is a great way for decision-makers to identify how safe workers feel, if they’re getting enough rest, and how sore or tired they get, for example. Employee Feedback.

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Q&A: Scott Krebs, Orbis

Automotive Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Toyota puts identification on its packaging [that is] different to what Ford does, and different to what GM does, for example, [but] everybody wants supply chain visibility and everyone has the same supplier. For example, wire harnesses in cars are becoming bigger and that means the packaging in the supply chain has to change.

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What Can A 3PL Invest in Today to Remain Competitive for Tomorrow?

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Doing so provides valuable “color” to the overall trends. Certain retailers and certain customers continue to raise the bar in meeting delivery and fulfillment of orders – and this has become a competitive advantage for the fulfillment organizations that can make this happen. Alan worked in pricing for a 3PL.

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Six Supply Chain Priorities That Should be on Top of Your 2021 Agenda

Sabinext

JANUARY 15, 2021

There are tons of promising trends and technologies out there to futureproof our operations. More resilience requires moving away from a single sourcing strategy to diversification (China +1, for example) and more distributed safety stocks enabled by central visibility. Which ones will supply chain leaders invest in this year?

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Sustainable supply chain management

EazyStock

AUGUST 29, 2023

Instead of relying on historical sales data, it considers various factors, such as market trends and real-time data. An inventory optimization tool harnesses the power of historical and near real-time data to analyze trends, forecast demand, and optimize stock levels. This is expensive and can lead to wasted stock.

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Driving value into the supply chain

Automotive Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

Monteiro said the problem was solved only because of the agility of the people working in VW’s supply chain and the IT tools at its disposal. Definitely, manufacturing, supply chain and logistics give us a good insight no matter what sort of business it is,” said Bhamani, adding that everyone was looking at Amazon as an example.

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Sustainable Packaging – Eco Friendly Packaging

Compactor Management Company

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Make use of Compostable and Biodegradable Plastic Alternatives Compostable plastics are made from plant-based materials and can break down into natural components within a few months when disposed of in a commercial composting facility.

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To 3PL or Not to 3PL?

Blog on Log

DECEMBER 1, 2005

They focus on reliable service execution, mindful that today's lean manufacturing processes rely on consistently meeting shippers' time-definite demands. Twenty years ago, for example, the typewriter and telex were the office machines of choice. But offshoring is not without risk to the supply chain. Companies manufacturing U.S.-bound

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Reverse Logistics: Managing the Business Circle of Life

GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

For example, a returned product may only require rewrapping of exterior for sale to a secondary consumer. Unfortunately, businesses have gotten into the slump of ignoring this trend for much of the past few decades. For example, customers may favor your company over your competitors when you implement an RLS.

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