ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 8, 2023

warehouse order picker packing and sealing cardboard box with tape for dispatch As shippers and importers, there are many factors to consider when packaging and shipping products. That includes packaging and distribution resources. Leverage Bulk Packaging Solutions to Get Lower Costs. Consider this.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 30, 2023

Both consumers and enterprises in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector are taking notice. A report released in June 2022 by The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and EY identified five actions consumer packaged goods companies could take to help reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the UN’s 2030 deadline.[4]

Packaging 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

The global economy rebound from COVID-19 hinges on the discovery and manufacture of an effective vaccine. The global supply chain recovery depends on a vaccine, but I expect the distribution cycle to be longer than the discovery phase. Package goods and services to drive a different experience. None called. Why does this matter?

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QAD

MAY 28, 2020

Register here for an upcoming webinar where I will cover an in-depth overview of the “new normal” in the packaging industry. It is amazing to see what the packaging industry has accomplished during the peak of the COVID-19 health crisis in terms of supporting essential businesses. The “New Normal” in the Packaging Industry.

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QAD

MAY 28, 2020

It is amazing to see what the packaging industry has accomplished during the peak of the COVID-19 health crisis in terms of supporting essential businesses. Before we enter this “new normal”, let’s look at what has already changed in the packaging industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Logility

AUGUST 17, 2021

Managing consumer packaged goods inventory is challenging at the best of times, and it can be debilitating during times of local or international disruption. An advanced inventory planning and optimization solution allows these companies to set and maintain precise stock targets across a global network. Robust Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 1, 2022

Is Cardboard Packaging Environmentally Friendly? Packaging using this option is rapidly gaining popularity when compared to multi-material packaging. Reduction of costs when considering the plastic tax and the overall environmental benefits) The integrity of the package content is ensured. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2023

With a particular focus on plastic pollution and packaging waste , this call to action is not just ethically driven, but also mandated by legislative acts like the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD), which will become an EU-wide binding rule known as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. We also look to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic packaging.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 3, 2021

With increasing pressure at plants and labs, consumer package goods (CPG) companies need to improve performance and resiliency as part of their digital transformation journey. Labs in the different domains of research, development and quality must be connected to collaborate and share knowledge on a global basis.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2022

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and their end-customers constantly engage in a complicated dance that has no choreographed steps. That bodes poorly for consumer packaged goods, particularly the more expensive national brands that took share during the pandemic.”[1] ” Footnotes. [1]

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RFgen

MARCH 3, 2023

Packaging is an essential component of any product, serving to protect the product during shipping, storage, and handling. However, packaging is also an important element of branding and marketing, influencing how consumers perceive the product and the brand behind it. Benefits of Changing Packaging 1.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Reusable packaging may be the one most effective way you can manage your costs better. It seems that no matter what industry you are in there is more and more buzz about the advantages of using reusable packaging and rightfully so. Reusable packaging goes far beyond just reducing packaging costs. The Evidence.

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QAD

JANUARY 14, 2021

Ever since consumers started purchasing goods commercially, the ways in which products are packaged determine how most food manufacturers differentiate themselves from the competition. To this day, many products are identified and referred to by their packaging. Many purchases are driven by the way a product is packaged.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 25, 2022

To learn more, you can read more details in our eBook: Business-Based Optimization to Orchestrate Disrupted Supply Chains or replay our recent webinar: Optimizing S&OP for CPG & Retail.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This is a new and very important platform for the global dialogue in the search for effective solutions to ensure global food security. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing supply chain disruptions and geopolitical events, like the war in Ukraine, the future of global food security is at risk.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article we will focus on another key development in the shipping industry: Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs). In recent years there has been a focus on Green Shipping and sustainability to decarbonize the shipping market.

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QAD

AUGUST 25, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting daily life with disruptions in global businesses and economies, sorting and recycling facilities closing and government regulations relaxing on resource efficiency compliance. Packaging manufacturers have done a good job of embracing some of the 5Rs of sustainability such as reducing and reformatting.

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Logility

AUGUST 10, 2021

But for anyone in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, figuring out how to compete in a demand-driven consumer packaged goods market has been a roller coaster of both uncertainty and opportunity. Here are three ways to help position your business to compete in a demand-driven consumer packaged goods market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

John is the President at RRD Supply Chain Solutions , a recognized provider of global life science supply chain services with decades of experience in developing and delivering value-add solutions to the life science sector. Packaging: cGMP-compliant production and management of complex supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 22, 2022

With the global pandemic changing so much in the world, that discussion around global and local manufacturing has become even more complex. You may have heard the saying “think global, act local.” Is it still possible to manufacture products locally, or do we need to look at global solutions? Count the cost.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2016

However, some continue to refute audits, but take a look at what could be going on in your operation without small package auditing. Shippers May Be Overpaying, Which Affects Small Package Auditing. Shippers pay up to 5 percent more when small package auditing is not completed, explains Jared Fisher of PARCEL Media.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 31, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of global parcel transportation and logistics carrier UPS’s report of Q4 and full year 2022 financial performance, and the likely implications. Domestic package segment but declined 8.3 Reportedly, average daily package volume fell 4.5 billion, amounting to a 2.7 billion, down 17.9

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 27, 2023

Global Fulfillment Innovation Centers on ESG in 2023. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and its growing importance in supply chain management is a top priority for global fulfillment managers. As supply chains become increasingly global and complex, ESG considerations are gaining importance in supply chain management.

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CHAINalytics

APRIL 29, 2019

As an APASS member, Chainalytics … The post Chainalytics Joins the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network appeared first on Chainalytics. As an APASS member, Chainalytics … The post Chainalytics Joins the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Kinaxis

JULY 21, 2017

Private labels have gotten better with packaging and presentation, in addition to value for money. Rising environmentalism: Recycling and reusing while reducing the global carbon footprint is not only becoming an imperative, but a competitive differentiation for brands and their social image. What trends are you seeing?

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ShipBob

APRIL 22, 2020

When it comes to understanding how customers interact with ecommerce brands, packaging is by far one of the most ubiquitous elements. It’s predicted that global ecommerce sales will hit $4.5 Luckily, sustainable, eco-friendly packaging is on the rise. What is eco-friendly packaging?

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

OCTOBER 2, 7400

"The global supply chain has been significantly impacted by COVID-19," according to Michael Wilson, vice president of marketing and packaging at AFFLINK, the sales and marketing organisation for distributors in the US.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 18, 2023

About 11 Percent of Products Globally Ship in Own Packaging if Ordered Alone

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more.

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 12, 2022

The global supply chain operations depend on the synchrony of key players to make sure demands are met as efficiently as possible. But one singular factor is so encompassing in…

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2021

SourceHUB, a provider of a collaborative technology platform for packaging procurement, launched its Rapid Global Supply Response Program to help address demands in the midst of global packaging supply chain disruption.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

The issue lay in the packaging being used. The local farmers needed to find a way to transport their coffee beans in packaging that ensured their quality – keeping the beans fresh, air-tight, and at the optimal temperature to ensure the coffee would arrive in the best condition for consumption.

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AFFLINK

APRIL 22, 2021

Berry Global and Their Commitment to Sustainability. Our supplier partners at Berry Global were kind enough to contribute to this educational pursuit. The intended use may have been as transportation packaging or household usage. Post-Consumer Resin (PCR). Recycled Content. Small Actions Breed Big Results.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

Death of Global Supply Chains article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Globalization has dominated as a widely practiced business strategy during the past 15–20 years. Is COVID19 the death of Global Supply Chains? Globalization, Internationalization & Localization.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

New features and capabilities are expected as part of the package – much like you’d expect Netflix to constantly refresh their content offering. The post Key learnings from Supply Chain Insights’ Global Summit appeared first on AIMMS. They consider simplicity crucial to foster self-enablement.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 13, 2020

. – MARCH 14, 2020 – Bristlecone , the trusted partner in supply chain transformation, is pleased to announce that its AribaRDS solution is now an SAP-Qualified Partner-Packaged Solution for SAP Ariba. It is available in two fixed-price, fixed-scope deployment packages. Head of Global Marketing. Media Contact. Bristlecone.

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