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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

David Ho, a climate scientist at the University of Hawaii, wasn’t buying it. Although port volumes increased in August, demand remains lower as shippers continue to face excess inventory levels. Aside from cutting down trees to make the straws, it turned out that the straws were not recyclable, so there was just as much waste.

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Risk Management Can Be a Competitive Advantage, Part Two

Enterra Insights

”[6] Recent events in Hawaii and California should be evidence enough that climate change is having an impact. One solution often considered is having more inventory on hand, or developing dual supply chains that can deliver the same goods via two routes, in case one becomes impeded.

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Sustainable eCommerce: Examples of Environmentally Friendly Online Retail

Ware2Go

Even with increased demand for 1 to 2-day delivery , advancements in the logistics industry enable merchants to stock their inventory closer to their customers to lower time in transit and reduce next day air shipments (which emit nearly 6 times more carbon than ground shipments).

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3 Ways a Poorly Managed Inventory Can Ruin a Business

RFgen

Poorly managed stocks of inventory can devastate a company’s bottom line. Do you know how much inventory you have, whether it’s in your office, warehouse or in the field? Inventory management is a top business process that, if not tracked correctly, can irreversibly damage companies. You should. It’s Costly.

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3 Ways a Poorly Managed Inventory Can Ruin a Business

RFgen

Poorly managed stocks of inventory can devastate a company’s bottom line. Do you know how much inventory you have, whether it’s in your office, warehouse or in the field? Inventory management is a top business process that, if not tracked correctly, can irreversibly damage companies. You should. It’s Costly.

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Sustainable eCommerce: Five Brands Leading the Way

Ware2Go

Even with increased demand for 1 to 2-day delivery , advancements in the logistics industry enable merchants to stock their inventory closer to their customers to lower time in transit and reduce next day air shipments (which emit nearly 6 times more carbon than ground shipments). Final Mile: The Last Frontier in Sustainable eCommerce.

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Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses

Elementum

UPS, which accounts for about 95% of Leg Avenue’s shipments, also ships these products to retailers and distributors overseas and offers a software that allows the company to better manage inventory. Both solutions offer services that are best suited for each client.