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How to Dispose of Mattress?

Compactor Management Company

From donating and recycling to selling, there are ways to lessen the environmental impact of your mattress disposal. To combat this waste, it’s important to explore proper mattress disposal methods. Incorrect disposal might even result in hefty fines, so it’s crucial to do your research beforehand. In the U.S.,

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How to Dispose of Medical Waste? – Biomedical Waste Management

Compactor Management Company

Waste disposal is among the largest challenges confronting medical professionals on a regular basis. Medical waste should be handled carefully by trained professionals who understand proper protocols for disposal and treatment. These materials must be segregated from other forms of trash before disposal.

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Pharmaceuticals in Reverse Supply Chain Now Hazardous Waste

Material Handling and Logistics

Healthcare facilities that dispose of prescription drugs must register with EPA. Healthcare facilities will need to adopt training programs for staff to comply with the rule, and will need to dispose of hazardous pharmaceuticals within one year of their being determined to be a waste,” the attorneys stress.

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Internet of Things (IoT): Transforming Real-Time Data Collection and Tracking for Digital Product Passports

Logistics Viewpoints

Digital Product Passports (DPPs) rely heavily on this IoT to capture and record this data, providing a transparent view of a product’s life from creation to retirement and disposal. From production to disposal, IoT enables data acquisition across every stage of a product’s lifecycle.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

UPS is bringing new safety training to Louisville and other sites across the country. In 2022, UPS invested $345 million in safety, including high-tech training at 11 training sites around the country, with 33 additional driving simulators across the U.S. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

This has elevated the importance of warehouse worker training. Software solutions can address training issues (multi-language instructions, easy to understand business rules) and provide improved productivity and efficiency with relatively minimal costs in comparison to physical automation. Alan worked in pricing for a 3PL. Final Word.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Changing Trends in Lifestyle and Disposable Income Many industries, including the tech industry, are experiencing one of the largest layoffs in recent years; job insecurity in an inflation-ridden economy has left consumers with less disposable income, making them more conscious about what they spend their money on.