QAD

AUGUST 25, 2020

This consumer pressure means packaging manufacturers need to keep up their sustainability goals and plans to survive the disruptions of today and thrive and succeed tomorrow. . Packaging manufacturers have done a good job of embracing some of the 5Rs of sustainability such as reducing and reformatting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Recently, I was at my local grocery store for my weekly shopping trip and found myself in the packaged salads section. While this is easy for packaged/processed items with Best by Dates, it is not as easy for bulk, loose, or field packaged products. Am I alone in this habit or thinking? or squeezing an Avocado.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. This comes in the form of eliminating unnecessary packaging materials and doing a better job of recycling.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

RRD Supply Chain Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes solution design, print, packaging & labeling, sourcing, configuring, postponement & fulfillment. They offer a suite of services specifically for the life science sector, including solution design, packaging, and fulfillment.

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ShipBob

APRIL 22, 2020

When it comes to understanding how customers interact with ecommerce brands, packaging is by far one of the most ubiquitous elements. This is great for business, but with all of this spending online comes another cost: more packaging waste, and therefore a growing environmental impact. What is eco-friendly packaging?

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Provenance

MARCH 9, 2020

Shoppers now expect brands to offer environmentally-friendly packaging, but choosing between all the options can be overwhelming. Concern over waste has made sustainable packaging options seem limitless. Concern over waste has made sustainable packaging options seem limitless. Join our webinar on 18th March 2020.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

A group of 15 fashion and lifestyle brands are committing to ending the sourcing of textile and packaging supply chains from ancient and endangered forests.

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SupplyPike

JUNE 15, 2020

Learn about: The definition of consumer packaged goods The types of CPGs What the CPG marketplace looks like Top trends in the CPG industry. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) describe merchandise that has to be reloaded frequently, as opposed to items that can be replenished after longer durations. The CPG marketplace. Purpose-led brands.

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Kinaxis

JULY 21, 2017

Private labels have gotten better with packaging and presentation, in addition to value for money. These cross regional flows and increased sourcing options add to supply complexity. Biodegradable packaging and retrieval of unconsumed products is becoming critical for CPG companies. I will review some of these in this blog.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

About Itamar Zur Itamar Zur founded Veho based on the belief that getting a package should be a pleasure. Choose your delivery window, track your package in real-time, and even reschedule if needed. 5 customer satisfaction score, so you can be confident your package will arrive safely and quickly.

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The Network Effect

MARCH 25, 2016

” Source: “Target CIO Adds Custom Apps…” CIO.com. “Packaged Software Just Doesn’t Serve Big Businesses Well… ” But technology hasn’t kept up, and McNamara sees no alternative but for Target to build their own solution. Is There a Better Way? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Provenance

MAY 16, 2019

Food brands have always recognised the importance of sourcing the right ingredients. Nowhere is this truer than in health and wellness foods – a category where claims such as ‘free-from’ and ‘natural’ have become part of packaging language and lifestyles. Communicating sustainable sourcing at Balance Festival.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Reusable packaging may be the one most effective way you can manage your costs better. It seems that no matter what industry you are in there is more and more buzz about the advantages of using reusable packaging and rightfully so. Reusable packaging goes far beyond just reducing packaging costs. The Evidence.

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 17, 2020

Sourcing and Procurement in Supply Chain Management. The terms “ sourcing” and “procurement” in supply chain management are often used interchangeably, although they are not quite the same. Sourcing is but one step in the procurement process. Sourcing is but one step in the procurement process.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 4, 2021

Differences in infectious substance classifications, packaging requirements and other shipping regulations between countries create significant supply-chain challenges — particularly when it comes to sourcing approved packaging for shipping COVID-19 samples in Southeast Asia.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 13, 2020

. – MARCH 14, 2020 – Bristlecone , the trusted partner in supply chain transformation, is pleased to announce that its AribaRDS solution is now an SAP-Qualified Partner-Packaged Solution for SAP Ariba. It is available in two fixed-price, fixed-scope deployment packages. Media Contact. Bristlecone. Giselle Lopes.

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Provenance

JUNE 1, 2020

Aim to source 100% certified RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil). Sourcing palm oil responsibly and sustainably is nuanced and can be complex. As you work towards 100% of your sourcing being certified, engage with the debate and industry best practices to inform a clear policy and strategy. Get to know your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2021

Explore smart automation for procurement spend categories like logistics, direct materials, indirect materials, packaging and more.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Phil Edwards at Melbourne Packaging Supplies. Not all plastics are the same, and there are plenty of eco-green packaging innovations that make use of sustainable plastics easily available. Efficient and flexible packaging makes business sense.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 13, 2020

Transform Global Sourcing in Just Six Weeks with Bristlecone AribaRDS. With Bristlecone AribaRDS (Rapid Deployment Solution), mid-market businesses can transform global sourcing, gain visibility, reduce cycle times and start achieving procurement savings with SAP Ariba Sourcing in as little as six weeks with minimal downtime.

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ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing. Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. alternatives.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 12, 2020

For the first three months after Covid-19 hit, virtually every sourcing project , in every sector , was put on hold while companies tried to assess the situation and how best to deal with the epidemic. Get the white paper on Sourcing Strategies: Why One Size Does Not Fit All , written by Michael Lamoureux of Spend Matters.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint by taking a deeper look at their supply chain, including product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. However, supply chain sustainability can go well beyond these initiatives.

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SupplyShift

MARCH 27, 2018

Paper and packaging is, in some ways, a unique commodity. Unlike other commodities, paper, pulp, and packaging are critical for every industry, from coffee to furniture. Coincidentally, paper and packaging as a commodity also has an outsized impact on natural resources and is one of the more visible areas of impact for many companies.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

Some examples of ready-to-eat and ready-to-drink products include pre-packaged salads, protein bars and energy drinks. For example, some companies have implemented sustainable packaging solutions that use biodegradable materials to reduce their environmental impact.

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EC Sourcing Group

AUGUST 16, 2022

Unethical Sourcing Practices in Procurement and How to Avoid Them. Every company wants to save money, but the right sourcing software can help you manage spend and save money the right way. Illegal sourcing. These are just bribes in a prettier package—don’t do business with this supplier. Favoritism.

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EcoVadis

AUGUST 3, 2018

Nearly everything we touch has packaging. Think about all the variables in packaging – types of plastic or metal, variations in shapes, inks added for marketing and regulatory labeling, the list goes on. During our Sustain conference in April, Amcor presented its plan and pledge to have 100 percent recyclable packaging by 2025.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

That said many countries are struggling to accommodate the new sources of power into grids designed for fossil fuel power generation. Packaging 2023 has seen no real breakthrough in eco friendly packaging innovation from the looks of things. Green Power Moving away from a power grid fueled by fossil fuel is happening.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In essence, a lot of logistics planning boils down to finding the quickest possible route between various points of delivery before returning back to the source. Aside from route planning and optimisation, some other avenues worth exploring include: Sustainable Sourcing of Goods. When you have two points, it is not much of an issue.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 14, 2023

The company offers a range of services including product sourcing, packaging design, order fulfillment, and customer service management. Bulu Group is committed to sustainability, with a focus on reducing waste and sourcing eco-friendly materials for its packaging and products.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Source Trust is a nonprofit founded by swiss chocolatier Lindt with the goal of transforming farmer livelihoods through grower training and community assistance. Other brand-name chocolate companies that partner with Source Trust include Ferrero, Hershey, Fazer and Meiji. The post Is Your Halloween Candy Responsibly Sourced?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In a recent scientific report published in Natureportfolio, researchers in Australia showed that just over one in ten fish packages sold to customers in Australia are likely displaying the wrong fish species. They did this by looking at the label on the package and then running random DNA tests on the meat inside.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 27, 2021

Consumers want brands to look towards reusable packaging or packaging that fully degrades in just weeks. With growing consumer preferences for locally-sourced products, this recipe can easily be recreated anywhere using local organic milk and eggs, and even modified by adding new ingredients like regional fruits.

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AFFLINK

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Make a comprehensive list of the equipment that you need before you begin sourcing these items. Non-Perishable Supplies: Cups, Plates, Packaging, and Napkins. What happens when your restaurant runs out of cups, plates, packaging, or napkins? Later, you'll want a reliable furniture contact, who can provide replacements as needed.

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SupplyShift

MARCH 27, 2018

Paper and packaging is, in some ways, a unique commodity. Unlike other commodities, paper, pulp, and packaging are critical for every industry, from coffee to furniture. Coincidentally, paper and packaging as a commodity also has an outsized impact on natural resources and is one of the more visible areas of impact for many companies.

Packaging 40

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

UPS plans to implement its smart package initiative at 100 facilities in 2022, which will involve using RFID tags on packages to speed up throughput. The initiative will eliminate 20 million manual scans daily for UPS employees loading its package cars. Empty shipping containers stack up at US port depots.

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