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Green Trends: Why Sustainable is the Future of the E-Commerce Supply Chain

MTS Logistics

The future of e-commerce undoubtedly lies in embracing sustainability, with current trends and future projections pointing towards a more environmentally friendly landscape. Current Supply Chain Trends in Green E-commerce 1. This trend not only reduces transportation emissions but also promotes fair labor and supports local economies.

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Recycling and Disposal Specialist Explains Latest Trends

Logistics Business Magazine

KG, a south German manufacturer of office equipment and environmental technology, has hosted its latest event looking at trends in the recycling and disposal sector. HSM once again presented itself as a specialist in fulfilling customer-individual requirements. HSM GmbH + Co. In addition, the company successfully placed approx.

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Benefits of Integrating Hazardous Waste Characterization & Sampling

Compactor Management Company

To determine how much of a certain substance is present in their waste stream, local government planners, haulers, and recyclers can utilize the waste characterization tools CalRecycle’s website. This helps to identify trends and inform the development of effective waste management strategies.

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Editor’s Pick: Profiles in Yard Management Excellence – Pactiv

Talking Logistics

As one of the world’s largest producers of food packaging and disposable dinnerware, Pactiv not only supplies food processors, but it also supplies products to the foodservice industry (such as Sysco, U.S. Foods) and consumer brands (Walmart, Sam’s Club).

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The Unique Needs of the Consumer Goods Sector

Blue Grace Logistics

Real disposable personal income is up, albeit slowly, by 1.8 The transport of consumer goods presents unique logistical challenges. A new trend is for stores to partially function as fulfillment centers for online orders. Unemployment is at a record low of 4.2 percent, with an average of about 148,000 jobs added every month.

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Blockchain for Bill of Lading – A Much Needed Update to the Traditional Bill of Lading for E-Commerce?

GlobalTranz

In other words, the technology will continue to present challenges until its use becomes a standard in global and domestic trade. Although shippers can build a business case for the use of new technology in their supply chains, the best business cases will contain the information presented within this e-commerce series.

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Manufacturing Plant Site Selection: Where to Locate Your Manufacturing Plant

GlobalTranz

The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. Aside from potential environmental issues already present, you must consider any waste materials your own facility may produce. A variety of regulations can increase the cost of permitting, disposal and mitigation depending on the state and federal laws.