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Singapore’s sustainable packaging mandate is coming

CHAINalytics

| Posted by Rich Lindgren CPP, Chainalytics | Contributing Editor | January 14, 2017 It makes all the sense in the world to get out in front of this impending regulation rather than scrambling to catch up with it after implementation has begun. Sustainability has long been a concern to packaging professionals, but the reality … The post Singapore’s sustainable packaging mandate is coming appeared first on Chainalytics.

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RELEX Helps Farm Boy to Boost Supply Chain Efficiency

RELEX Solutions

Read PDF. Farm Boy Inc. , Ontario’s fastest growing fresh food retailer today announced that they have gone live with the RELEX supply chain management system helping to offer a superior shopping experience to its customers while reducing food waste. The company, with 23 stores across Ontario, Canada, offers fresh produce, meat, fish, deli goods and fresh-made, restaurant-style meals to consumers who appreciate its commitment to quality and freshness.

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Amazon's Growing Robot Workforce is 45,000 Strong

Techgistics

According to a recent report in the Seattle Times , in 2016 Amazon significantly expanded the deployment of Kiva Robots in their fulfillment centers. Amazon acquired Kiva Systems in 2012 and the robots automate the picking and packing process. According to the report, Amazon has 45,000 robots deployed across 20 fulfillment centers which represents a 50% increase over the previous year and a 200% increase since 2014.

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