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Packing for the Future

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In this particular video, the company offers a seemingly simple but sturdy method to ship a suit jacket wrinkle-free! A concept really hit home for me: the mandate that companies have “extended producer responsibility” for the products they manufacture and the packaging they use. Is your freight invoice accurate?

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Contingency Planning Amid a Potential Rail Strike

QAD

Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. Rail transportation is the best choice to move raw materials, ingredients, packaging, work-in-process, finished goods and essential supplies like fuel, solvents and processing chemicals.

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Plastic Pallets for Export and International Shipping!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The requirements for plastic pallets for international shipping are quite different from domestic shipping. Hence, these standards affect the quality of the export shipping pallets. The ISPM-15 requires all wooden pallets, which are shipped internationally, to meet certain requirements, standards, and specifications.

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8 Reasons Your Business Should Use Eco-Friendly Shipping Mailers!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Many businesses are now switching to eco-friendly packaging and shipping mailers to solve this problem. Switching to eco-friendly materials for your product packaging and shipping is a major shift for most businesses. Here are eight reasons your business should use eco-friendly shipping mailers: 1. Reduce Waste. Cost-Effective.

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Pharmaceutical Shipping: Tips to Lower Transport Spend

Intelligent Audit

By learning about ways to minimize spending on pharmaceutical shipping, companies can better compete in the evolving market. . The State of Shipping Pharmaceuticals in the U.S. The demand for pharmaceuticals in tandem with all e-commerce demand means little available capacity and higher costs for pharmaceutical shipping.

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8 Useful Types of Manufacturing Inventory

Unleashed

With the right systems in place, manufacturing inventory management can help to reduce production and ensure all operational processes are carried out effectively and efficiently. In this guide, we cover the types of manufacturing inventory, the costs, and a few handy strategies for managing it effectively.

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A Trucking Services Overview!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The trucking industry provides shipping services for goods and products from the manufacturing/production point to the consumers, mainly using trucks. There are many carriers and shipping companies specializing in the transportation of different types of cargo in different vehicle types. How to Benefit from Trucking Companies!