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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Supply chain compliance may include things such as employee labor laws, hazardous material handling, and environmental concerns. Labels and Supplies. A compliant barcode is just the first step to supply chain compliance.

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How to Move Forward with Reverse Logistics

Talking Logistics

The same goes for many planned and well-organized supply chain processes – they carry with them the threat of unplanned and unintended events, especially when moving product from the point of origin to its final destination. Brooks Bentz is President, Supply Chain Consulting Services at Transplace. Customer returns.

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Next-Gen Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

Major transformational change in supply chain and logistics is not a frequent occurrence, but it has happened with regularity throughout history: The advent of the steam engine and the related rise of railway and steamship lines. Transportation now accounts for about 63% of total supply chain cost, so it is vital to get right.