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Earth Day spotlight: What it means to be a Benefit Corporation in CPG

crisp

Despite the thorough examination process, the fact that there are over 6,000 B Corps in the world today is a testament to the growing realization that business can be used as force for good in the world. The certified B Corp makes organic, better-for-you packaged sauces and donates a meal to those in need with every purchase.

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Offering Prayers While Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2008-2009, nine died and hundreds became ill. The investigation into the activity at PCA began in 2009, after the U.S. When Kellogg had smelly packaging liners in their cartons of cereal in recalls of 2010, it would not have been a normal question for search. The food recall is the largest in US history. What happened?

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Supply Chain Digest Presents the Best in Supply Chain Content.

Supply Chain Digest

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Packaging Optimization. The electronic version of the 16-page Supply Chain Digest Letter on Supply Chain Performance Management 2009. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain.

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Reducing Supply Chain Costs

Logistics Bureau

In the consumer packaged goods sector, this problem is big enough to have prompted the use of collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) between manufacturers and retailers. Consumers must often, for instance, buy products in multiples. Product packaging is a case in point. Conclusion.