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National Barcode Day 2023

Enterra Insights

Barcode systems help businesses and organizations track products, prices, and stock levels for centralized management in a computer software system allowing for incredible increases in productivity and efficiency. The post National Barcode Day 2023 first appeared on Enterra Solutions. But in truth a barcode is so much more.

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Sustainable procurement: Everything You Need to Know

Precoro

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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Effect of Working With CNC Machines on your Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

CNC machines use computerized controls and machine tools to cut layers of material to make custom parts. To stay ahead of the curve, they will purchase multiple preowned CNC router machines. The 3D printing software has advanced to the point that even the most basic models can be reproduced. What does the Research Say?

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The Better Goal: More Fuel Efficient Trucks or Using Fewer Trucks?

Talking Logistics

The proposed vehicle and engine performance standards would cover model years 2021-2027, and apply to semi-trucks, large pickup trucks and vans, and all types and sizes of buses and work trucks. That cut packaging weight by 28% and allowed IKEA to fit 128 lamps on a pallet that previously took just 80.

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The Role of Logistics Management in Optimizing Supply Chain Operations

Locus

This refers to planning, coordinating, and executing the flow and storage of goods and services, including activities such as transportation, inventory management, order processing, warehousing, packaging, and security. between 2020 and 2027. The global last-mile delivery market size is expected to reach $61.57 from 2019 to 2025.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

As the pandemic continues to rage on, brands will adopt AI-based technologies to help consumers easily track their packages and receive them as contactless deliveries. From 2022, we can see a steady rise in enterprise businesses investing in last-mile delivery software. Global Last Mile Delivery Software Market was valued at USD 5.38

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Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services

Logistics Bureau

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. million USD by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.5 percent between 2020 and 2027. million USD in 2019.