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Pharmaceuticals in Reverse Supply Chain Now Hazardous Waste

Material Handling and Logistics

This applies to pharmaceuticals that are characteristically toxic, or that meet the definition of certain “listed” wastes, such as P and U listed acutely hazardous substances. Healthcare facilities that dispose of prescription drugs must register with EPA.

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What is Reverse Logistics?

GlobalTranz

According to the Council of Logistics Management, it is “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal.

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Sustainable Strategy: Eco Friendly Packaging

GoShip Blog

There is no universal definition for eco-friendly packaging which makes it challenging for businesses to migrate to 100% sustainable solutions. . Biodegradable and recyclable packaging are easy to reuse and dispose of. . It is a form of conscious packaging that is mostly made of renewable or recycled materials.

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Reverse Logistics

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Definition: It is a type of supply chain management that moves goods from customers back to the sellers or manufacturers. The goal is to regain value from the product or dispose of it. Once a customer receives a product, processes such as returns or recycling require reverse logistics. Forward and Reverse Logistics Processes.

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What does Corporate Social Responsibility Really Mean?

Logistics Bureau

I like to quote the following definition of CSR , offered by Chatham House associate fellow, Paul Hohnen. Care for the environment: Businesses have a responsibility to cut back on carbon emissions, dispose of waste in a non-polluting way, and support environmental care programmes.

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Guidelines for Filing Freight Claims

20Cube Logistics

When a shipment is damaged in transit, the shipper will definitely want to be reimbursed for the goods that arrived in a damaged state. The damaged goods must not be disposed of until the carrier sea freight companies direct you to do so. This is where filing freight claims come into play.

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

Sabinext

We have huge amounts of data at our disposal and with the expansion of real-time visibility even more data will become available. For those who were not there yet, last year’s pandemic definitely served as an additional impulse for flexible work. Analytics & Real-Time Supply Chain Optimization. Hybrid Mode of Working.