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Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd- December 5th

Logistics Viewpoints

billion mailpieces and packages during the holiday season. billion packages more than UPS and FedEx. All companies and agencies above are heavily investing in technology and tools to deliver packages faster and more efficiently. In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7 In 2023, Amazon delivered around 5.9

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change. Another crucial focus area is sustainable packaging. The impact of supply chains on local communities cannot be overlooked.

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Sustainability and Reusable Packaging with Mike Newman

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike Newman and Joe Lynch discuss sustainability and reusable packaging. About Mike Newman Mike Newman , the CEO of Returnity Innovations, is a recognized authority in the field of transformational logistics platforms, specializing in shifting from single-use to circularity through reusable packaging solutions for companies and organizations.

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How to Optimize Fulfillment with Unified Data

Logistics Viewpoints

These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management. Standard sizes and categorizations play a crucial role in determining the costs associated with shipping products that meet standard criteria in fulfillment centers.

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Inventory Everywhere, But Not the Right Product to Ship

Supply Chain Shaman

Note that in Figure 1, retail home improvements days of inventory increased 68 days, contract manufacturing days increased 48 days, retail apparel by 28 days, and containers and packaging manufacturing companies by 14 days. Despite investments in planning, today, industries hold 28 more days of inventory than in 2004.

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How to Reduce Product Damage During Shipping

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Trucking Logistics.

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Things You Should Know About Industrial Packaging!

Supply Chain Game Changer

5 Advantages of Folding Boxes for Product Packaging! Packaging of industrial products is a part of today’s society. Just as readily as households and businesses have packaging material to keep food fresh, so do companies create certain packaging for items sold.