Remove Cargo Remove Manufacturing Procurement Remove Procurement Remove Research
article thumbnail

Straw Pallets – A Game Changer?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Research and statistics have shown that for every 6 sqm (thickness of 15mm) of fibre board produced, it is almost equivalent to saving a tree of 80ft tall with 2ft diameter. Wood pallets used for export shipments also contain an unhealthy level of formaldehyde due to fumigation, posing an unnecessary health risk for cargo handlers.

article thumbnail

Risk Management in Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Halal risk management practices of most companies are passive, meaning it is limited to the compliance of suppliers and their own (manufacturing) operations based on the requirements of the halal certification body and their halal standard(s). On the other hand, halal risks in the entire supply chain are not on their radar screens.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Coronavirus Is Shattering Traditional Supply Chains

ivalua

The effective shutdown of industrial activity in Wuhan, China — ground zero for the virus – presented particularly difficult problems for manufacturing firms worldwide, many of which had come to depend on materials, components and finished goods made in China. A retailer will have empty shelves. But recovery may be fragile.

article thumbnail

Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Operational innovations like the invention of containers led to the huge growth in global value chains, and today 95% of manufactured goods move on ships.

article thumbnail

The Backorder: April 24, 2024

Unleashed

In this week’s edition of The Backorder: Talent shortage threatens US manufacturing growth Success secrets from the CEO of a recycled homewares brand 5 tips for negotiating better supplier contracts Job opportunities from Hasbro, Shake Shack, and more Not subscribed to The Backorder? “ReBorn is Giving Materials New Life.

article thumbnail

Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Research by Unilever shows that a third of consumers prefer sustainable brands. In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025.

article thumbnail

5 Podcasts for Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals

GlobalTranz

Featured guests include supply chain and logistics executives from leading manufacturing and retail companies, professors from leading academic institutions, executives from third-party logistics and technology companies, and authors. Gonzalez runs the show like a conversation with smart friends, making it easy to follow.