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A Glimpse into Supply Chain 2024

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Companies set an objective to align with eco-friendly principles to reduce carbon footprints, minimize waste, and champion ethical sourcing. Circular economy principles are highlighted now, inspiring a shift towards the reuse, refurbishment, and recycling of products to minimize waste. STILL CURIOUS? Explore WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

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This solution significantly reduced shipping costs by eliminating wasted cardboard and dunnage. Tap into the knowledge base of your employee base – Because distribution center employees tend to move around more than others, they may have experience with a good solution or have already used something similar to what is being considered.

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Supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023

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In major markets such as Europe, consumers are looking for more durable, long-lasting products, because products that do have these characteristics become waste and go to landfill faster. This alone will have a tremendous impact on the industry. Consumers are looking for more durable products.