Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

With tart cherry juice sales transitioning into a steady demand pattern, retailers must adapt their inventory strategies accordingly to meet this evolving consumer preference. In this blog, I will explore the use of AI/ML inventory planning for fresh products to optimize sales while minimizing waste and stockouts.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) presented its work on packaging waste and other key issues to global colleagues at the Interpal conference, which was held in Montreal in October. The post FEFPEB at International Pallet Meeting appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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WorkWave

JULY 11, 2024

Starting a waste management business in 2024 can be a lucrative and environmentally impactful venture. With the increasing focus on sustainability and proper waste disposal, there is a growing demand for efficient waste management services. What does a waste management business do?

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Compactor Management Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Industrial manufacturing firms dispose of the waste produced by their operations through a process called industrial waste management. When your business produces a significant amount of waste, it is crucial to implement an effective industrial waste management system to ensure it is responsible and environmentally friendly.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2023

DS Smith, a leading global sustainable packaging company, has innovated DD Wrap as a brand-new sustainable shelf ready packaging design, to meet circular economy requirements while increasing supply chain efficiency and enhancing the in-store shopping experience. The DD Wrap packaging option was created by DS Smith’s design team.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, companies including Hyundai, Nikola , and Bosch presented their most recent fuel cells and hydrogen technology innovations, indicating a potential comeback for this environmentally friendly energy choice. This resurgence might be influenced by the announcement of a $7 billion U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

So, while simplicity of design is a worthwhile goal, investment of time and resources in comprehensive and detailed data analysis can never be a waste. To do so is a mistake because a successful and future-proof distribution network design will typically need to meet several objectives. There are operational wins to be had, too.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 28, 2023

Beginning mid-afternoon on Monday and continuing into Tuesday morning was “walk the process” – mainly looking at material flow, where things bunched up, and things that wasted people’s time (there was no shortage of that). After that presentation, though, John came in. (I’m Math was on our side.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 23, 2024

The UN World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainability as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The factors to measure are: greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water, waste, recycling and compost.

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Compactor Management Company

JULY 20, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the non-hazardous materials and waste management hierarchy with the understanding that a universal waste management approach may not be appropriate for handling all materials and waste streams under every circumstance. What Is Waste Management Hierarchy?

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But logistics is a tricky industry and there are easy ways to waste money when shipping freight. We’ve put together the 3 most common ways to waste money when it comes to freight shipping and what your business can do to stay ahead of the game. One of the most common ways to waste money is billing adjustments. Bad Packaging.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

With the justification aside, they next had us go through exercises calculating net present value and ROI for a hypothetical capital investment in tooling – as though a shop floor supervisor would do this at any point in the course of their job. Elimination of waste: Focus on adding value. Customer-driven. Management leadership.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

One of the biggest uncertainties of inventory management is how much stock to hold to meet changing demand. It allows a business to estimate inventory levels to maximize profit and minimize waste. It requires continuous review and ongoing education, but presents the opportunity for big gains. The role of inventory management.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

In the post-pandemic world, optimal use of warehouse space is a necessity to meet the budget bottom line and grow profits. The more deadstock you have, the more money that is wasted. Keeping your stock under control will benefit not only your profits and productivity but will also present your company as a sustainable market player.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

AI can help manufacturing ERP systems in optimizing the use of materials and resources, reducing waste and lowering costs. By inputting parameters and requirements into generative design software, companies can obtain optimized design solutions that not only meet their criteria but also present options they might not have considered.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

This term applies to things like hazardous substances and wastes, marine pollutants, and elevated-temperature material. Class 9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods: Including things like environmentally hazardous substances, elevated temperature material, hazardous wastes, and marine pollutants. These are critical to safe passage.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As e-commerce growth skyrockets, businesses must adapt to meet evolving customer expectations while managing complex operational challenges. By addressing these elements, businesses can meet customer demands, optimize their entire delivery schedule, and improve the overall customer experience. Start Using RouteManager!

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

SYSPRO ’s 2020 survey, The Inflection Point for the Factory of the Future , showed that only about one-third (38%) of manufacturers’ business systems had enabled them to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic made that impossible. Manufacturers need a single source of accurate information.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency focuses on lifecycle analysis and waste management. DPPs allow companies to centralize compliance data, ensuring that it meets requirements across regions. Addressing Regulatory Challenges with DPPs Despite their benefits, managing compliance with DPPs presents its own challenges.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As peak season approaches, logistics professionals encounter a unique set of challenges: managing increased volumes, meeting tighter deadlines, and avoiding costly downtimes, all while upholding sustainability commitments. Are processes optimized to enhance performance while reducing waste?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

The enhanced efficiency ERP offers also ensures you maintain optimal product and material levels at all times, resulting in reduced waste and fewer capital costs. In a world where customers are more demanding than ever before, meeting, and exceeding client expectations is integral to thriving in the market. Data-driven decision making.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

To meet the demands of the global logistics and e-commerce market, CMC pioneers solutions for right- sized packaging. CMC connects past, present and future. Connecting the past, present and future is our commitment to innovation to solve critical challenges for our clients.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

By all means, dust off your old swim-lane diagrams if they are not too outdated, but be sure to review them all with a focus on resource consumption, waste, and efficiency. Since then, at an exponential rate, companies have been focusing on ways to reduce harmful emissions, minimise waste, and make their facilities more energy-efficient.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

When these signs are evident, firms often choose to outsource rather than waste time developing their own remedies. This is a blessing for third-party logistics providers,who have won large amounts of new business for this reason alone Click here to download my free presentation 4. Flexibility andScalability.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

The report was presented to TIMCON’s general meeting held in Manchester during March, which also heard updates on TIMCON’s work with the UK Government, including the recent consultation on the reform of existing Packaging Waste Regulations and the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging Waste, due to come into force in 2025.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 6, 2020

Whenever you meet your goal you are awarded a coin, and if you collect enough coins they can be redeemed for prizes. Whichever team performs the best at meeting their goal for the month gets an additional prize! Quarterly Meetings. Each department is responsible for planning a quarterly meeting and they are a lot of fun.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

Carrier performance reports can help you identify which carriers are best meeting your transportation needs. Money is often wasted on unknown and unnecessary expenses. Our Team analyzes, produces, and presents Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), making it easier for you to digest your data. Carrier Performance Reports.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

This article provides an inside look at today’s fresh supply chains around the world, and at how smart producers and retailers meet cool-chain challenges , especially as those chains increasingly span global distances and competitive markets expand. Waste Not, Want Not. So how to tackle these challenges?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

His definition is closely linked to the concept of sustainable development, which the 1987 Brundtland Report describes as ‘‘development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs’’. You get the idea.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 11, 2018

On-road load handler Hiab, part of Cargotec, has over many years successfully served customers in the waste management and recycling industries with its equipment. “The world is changing with more regulations on how and when you can collect waste.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 8, 2018

Hyster Europe is focusing on handling challenges in waste management and recycling operations at IFAT 2018 from 14-18 May in Munich, Germany. When we refer to recycling, we’re talking about far more than just paper or household waste applications,” says Kate Pointeau, Brand Manager for Hyster Europe. “We Paper recycling.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2022

By automating processes in your business, you can cut out any waste and increase efficiency. But beyond the waste of time, commuting also causes a massive waste of resources. Not only does it save paper and help the environment, but it also presents many other benefits. Remove Personal Waste Bins. Go Paperless.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 9, 2021

Consumer demand is rising, and pallets are a key ingredient in meeting those demands. As economies begin to open, businesses are trying to reactivate their supply chains to meet considerable demand. However, the impact on the supply chain emphasizes the limited infrastructural capacity to meet the high demand in the post-COVID19 era.

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Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2022

It is a means to meet customers wherever they are and however they choose to transact, utilizing our multiple channels and 75+ integrations. Adapting Quickly to Meet Needs and Beat Obstacles. In other words: Why waste countless hours from afar hopping through complicated international hoops as you try to find all the answers yourself?

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Compactor Management Company

JUNE 13, 2023

The global accumulation of waste is widely recognized as a significant long-term environmental concern that poses a threat to future generations. While finding the perfect solution for waste disposal remains a challenge, there are existing technologies that enable us to manage our waste more efficiently. What is Incineration?

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RPA Labs

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Finances Online reports the following as some of the most commonly reported document management challenges of the past few years: 83% of employees end up recreating documents they cannot locate, thus wasting time and resources. 46% of supply chain management find it time-consuming and challenging to find documents on demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2022

One session that I found interesting was a presentation from Patrick Noonan, Chief Product Officer at SanMar. One tangible result of the feedback process was a move for the company to re-use boxes, thereby eliminating waste. Aside from these key areas, sustainability remains another important issue for Körber and its customers.

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