Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. Am I alone in this habit or thinking? To read the article, click HERE.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2021

I must admit, new ideas on how to package anything more efficiently (and better yet, sustainably) is like catnip to me, a self-proclaimed tree-hugging logistics nerd. In a fully functioning circular economy, all packaging wastes should be recycled or re-used. The Singapore National Environment Agency calculated that in 2020, 1.14

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

For visualizing a products next life or “end of product life”, I will be focussing on packaging. #1 Look at packaging, office furniture, food waste from a conference, paper and promotional product waste from an advertising campaign. What happens after these items are used?

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Logility

JUNE 9, 2023

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo conference brings thousands of supply chain executives together. Instead of enjoying world-famous theme parks, and nightlife in Orlando, Florida this year, attendees explored new ideas and technology investments that drive business growth and create more resilient supply chains.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sustainable supply chains are not just beneficial for society and the environment; they’re crucial for a business’s future prosperity. For that, long-term supply chain planning and budgeting needs data to back every decision. A green supply chain boosts brand reputation and can lead to increased sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

In other Amazon news, the company says it helped stop 7 million counterfeit products from entering its fulfillment centers and reaching consumers last year– one million more than it did in 2022. In addition to stopping fake products from getting into the U.S., And now on to this week’s logistics news. million-strong workforce.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

P&G uses life cycle assessment for sustainable packaging design. West Coast ports reduce idling vessels as container supply increases. Europe agrees to cut natural-gas consumption as Russia crimps supplies. Target chases bigger e-commerce profits with new delivery hubs, fleet of drivers. Louis, among other cities.

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Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Why Network Optimization Is the Key to Consumer Packaged Goods Supply Chain Resiliency It has been a few years since the onset of the pandemic exposed the tragic consequences of supply chain fragility within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. However, we might not be out of the weeds just yet.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries manufacture and distribute a wide range of consumer products, including bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. Orders come in, and customers expect their product to be delivered when they want it.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 18, 2023

About 11 Percent of Products Globally Ship in Own Packaging if Ordered Alone

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The roles will primarily be in Amazon’s operations network that is responsible for handling products before they are ordered online to final delivery at the customer’s location. Of the 100,000 expected hires, 30,000 will be a mix of package car drivers, commercial driver license drivers and seasonal support drivers.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

This could have important strategic implications for retailers and F&B companies, including pricing strategies, marketing, promotion, product mixes and volume expectations. Some examples of ready-to-eat and ready-to-drink products include pre-packaged salads, protein bars and energy drinks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

That’s exactly what Amazon is doing as it with its “Ships in Product Packaging” (SIPP) program, which, as the name suggests, allows products to ship in their original box or bag without any added Amazon packaging. But sometimes, branding has to take a back seat to sustainability. and Canada. and Canada. and Canada.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Beer and food industries are particularly affected by the shortages of aluminum cans as most customers prefer take-home packaging. What Caused Can Supply-Demand Mismatch.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is the Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics, a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is also a US Army veteran.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

A new grade, new classmates, school supplies, and maybe even some new clothes. Going forward, Magazino’s software and development expertise will be even more closely integrated into Jungheinrich’s product development. Also, pool temperatures start to get cooler. And kids know it is coming as well. 1 deadline.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

As noted in a prior Supply Chain Matters semiconductor supply chain commentary, The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that Samsung Electronics would be doubling its planned U.S. chip production presence in Texas, in a complex just outside of Austin. The move follows a $6.6 According to the U.S. The consist of a $6.6

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

This shift, which relies on the de minimis US customs regulation that waives direct to consumer packages worth under $800 dollars, is pushing air cargo rates up, and has significant implications for capacity, and regulatory landscapes. Pressure on rates and available space will likely intensify during Q4’s peak seasons.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

We have certainly seen more focus on women in supply chain over the last few years, and nearly every conference that I attend has tracks dedicated to women in supply chain. The facilities are a fraction of the size of Amazon’s large fulfillment warehouses and are designed to prepare products for immediate delivery.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2023

A strong consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is essential for a healthy U.S. He writes, “The key trends to watch in the next few years are decarbonization to fight climate change, decoupling with China to de-risk supply chains, and dispersing centers of excellence across underserved areas by leveraging digital technologies.”

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 6, 2021

Bettaway Supply Chain Services, an integrated material handling, transportation, and supply chain management company, has announced the launch of an automated ‘variety pack’ processing line that can quickly custom-assemble, shrink-wrap and label cases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Greenwashing is a form of advertising or marketing spin in which green PR and green marketing are deceptively used to persuade the public that an organization’s products, aims and policies are environmentally friendly. There is no such thing as a carbon-neutral product,” he says. It’s kind of silly. the company said Tuesday.

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QAD

JANUARY 14, 2021

Ever since consumers started purchasing goods commercially, the ways in which products are packaged determine how most food manufacturers differentiate themselves from the competition. To this day, many products are identified and referred to by their packaging. Many purchases are driven by the way a product is packaged.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This surge in e-commerce will put added strain on an already disrupted supply chain. The early Black Friday deals coincided with Amazon’s beauty products event, called “Holiday Beauty Haul.”. The company is filling full- and part-time seasonal positions, primarily package handlers, drivers, driver helpers, and personal vehicle drivers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2021

Despite the significant amount of effort involved in going from running a business on Excel spreadsheets to implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP), they are very grateful that their efforts to improve their supply chain agility were underway when the pandemic hit. They roast all their coffee in a roast-to-order production process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads, and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses. The smart package program also aims to improve the customer experience by slashing the rate of packages placed in the wrong delivery vehicle.

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

Disruptions are the norm in supply chain planning leaders. Gartner research reveals that 60% of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are under pressure to make real-time decisions faster, more accurately, and consistently. And the stakes are intensifying.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2023

Infor is one example of a supplier that offers both advanced visibility and supply chain planning. Supply chain practitioners are beginning to understand the same is true for supply chain planning (SCP) and multi-enterprise supply chain network solutions. This is what the multi-enterprise supply chain network does.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

The issue lay in the packaging being used. The local farmers needed to find a way to transport their coffee beans in packaging that ensured their quality – keeping the beans fresh, air-tight, and at the optimal temperature to ensure the coffee would arrive in the best condition for consumption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

The global pandemic has created a watershed moment for global supply chains. the daily delivery of packages to our homes). the daily delivery of packages to our homes). FedEx founder and chairman Fred Smith, famously said “Information about the package is as important as the package itself.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Better and faster feedback on your short life-cycle products: In this “build anywhere, sell everywhere” world, CPG product life cycles continue to get shorter.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 12, 2024

Manufacturers of consumer products — including packaged goods, food and beverages, and life sciences — face both opportunities and challenges. Product sales figures are on the rise, with the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector realizing 10% growth in 2023. First among these challenges is supply chain disruption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. The company has developed a fleet of last mile drones for small package delivery in the US, Australia, and Finland. However, from a customer experience standpoint, it is also the most memorable and possibly important.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The sustainable sourcing of materials and products has gained a lot of importance in eco-friendly supply chain management in the last few years. For retailers or e-commerce sellers, it means promoting sustainably manufactured products and using recyclable materials for packaging and deliveries. Sustainable Warehousing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Green Corridor: Food for Thought Origin Transparency and Revolutionary Substitution for Supply Chains in a Fragmented yet Increasingly Digital World by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio In our LogiSYM Magazine, there are many articles and adverts which help to provide transparency on the flow of goods from supplier and to the final customer.

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