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Pharmaceuticals in Reverse Supply Chain Now Hazardous Waste

Material Handling and Logistics

A new rule finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that prescription pharmaceuticals sent from healthcare facilities to reverse distributors must be regulated as solid waste and evaluated for hazardous classification at the healthcare facility before they are shipped. Industry-Specific Requirements.

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Fresh Demand Planning: How AI Empowers Retailers

Logistics Viewpoints

Given that we are in the age of AI/ML, I often think of how the small deli where I worked was a perfect training ground for applying AI/ML in fresh supply chain planning. In this blog, I will discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste.

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Another Tale from the Past

The Lean Thinker

It was Tuesday afternoon of a traditional five-day kaizen event. Monday morning had been spent training the team on the basics of “JIT” including some fundamental principles and a 1:1 flow simulation just to demonstrate some of the possibilities.

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Navigating Logistics During Las Fallas in Valencia: Strategies for Success

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

This coordination involves the planning and execution of street closures, waste management, security measures, transportation rerouting, and ensuring accessibility for emergency services. Enhancing public transportation during the festival, including increased bus and train frequencies, can help alleviate congestion.

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We Love Our Employees: Evans Internal Programs that Go Beyond

3PL Insights

Currently, we have the Sustainability Committee, focused on creating eco-friendly initiatives to reduce our waste and consumption. There is always an event showing our holiday spirit, whether it be Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving, March Madness and Opening Day. Litmos Training. Quarterly Meetings.

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Reduce Packaging Innovation Day

Logistics Business Magazine

Organized annually by CMC Packaging Automation, a company in the portfolio of KKR Global Impact Fund and supported by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, this event has become a tradition in the on-demand packaging sector. The event was held at CMC’s headquarters in Città di Castello (PG), Italy.

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How Ecommerce Brands Leverage Brick & Mortar

Ship Monk

Take advantage of this direct feedback by training your retail team members to value and encourage these interactions. Local Fans Brick and mortar stores can take advantage of the shop-local movement and build brand loyalty among their local customers with special events and promotions.