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Contingency Planning Amid a Potential Rail Strike

QAD

Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. Rail transportation is the best choice to move raw materials, ingredients, packaging, work-in-process, finished goods and essential supplies like fuel, solvents and processing chemicals.

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Ensuring Safe Material Handling in Warehouses

SCMDOJO

It involves the movement, storage, control, and protection of goods throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. OSHA’s guidelines for safe material handling are comprehensive, encompassing everything from the correct lifting techniques to ensuring safe passageways for the movement of goods.

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Validated, Real-Time Visibility for Pharma with Josh Allen

The Logistics of Logistics

GxP-compliant: Tive’s solution follows the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). All the components (hardware and software) are developed and tested following the Good Automated Manufacturing Practice 5 (GAMP 5) model. Chemicals Condition Monitoring. Handling Damage Monitoring. Port Delays.

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Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Do you know where the manufacturing facilities of your suppliers (and their suppliers) are physically located? Which parts are manufactured at each location? Supply chain mapping is key to ongoing innovation. Then it’s about mapping the supply chain. Do you track the history and frequency of disruptions?

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6 Tips to Improve Workplace Safety!

Supply Chain Game Changer

At this point, it’s important that you follow industry standards on workplace safety by drafting guidelines and creating systems for checking equipment and ensuring compliance. They help you make sure your workplace follows standards and guidelines that are meant to provide optimal safety. Orient your employees about safety guidelines.

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Stord Earns GMP Accreditation for Reno, NV and Atlanta, GA Facilities

Stord

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) accreditation demonstrates Stord’s adherence to operating conditions and requirements necessary to ensure proper hygiene for food warehousing and fulfillment. The GMP accreditation further solidifies Stord’s expertise in powering DTC and B2B fulfillment for food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

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The Fashion Supply Chain: Unraveling the Reality

Kinaxis

Cambodia, China, Taiwan, India – look at the ‘made in’ labels on your clothing and you’re likely to find these popular clothing manufacturing countries. The idea would be to provide guidelines on responsible business practices in the supply chain and engagement practices when dealing with producing countries.