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Amazon’s Freight (Train) Is Coming

GlobalTranz

Amazon announced that it shipped 5 billion items through Prime alone in 2017, and some analysts estimate it will ship over 4 billion packages in 2018. Four Billion Shipments I s The Tip Of The Iceberg US shipping behemoths FedEx, UPS, and the US Post Office deliver about 17 billion packages a year. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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5 Questions you should ask when choosing a training academy

Procurement Academy

In this environment, making the decision to properly invest in training that is timely, specialized, and high-quality can make or break an organization’s ability to stay ahead of the curve in shifting industry landscapes. Finding the right training academy that can deliver effective, accredited training is a significant challenge.

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How to make the most of your training budget

Procurement Academy

But if employers don’t consider the specific needs of the company and employees of all experience levels and positions, then training funds may be going to waste. It’s crucial to establish a training budget for your organization to ensure you allocate appropriate funds for employee development through the year.

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Why is logistics training so important to Supply Chains?

Procurement Academy

Thus, training in logistics management is rightly prioritized by organizations as optimizing this process can lead to increased profits. It is clear that logistics training is a fundamental factor to successfully manage any company’s operations. So how can organizations train employees for effective logistics management?

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Packing for the Future

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

I must admit, new ideas on how to package anything more efficiently (and better yet, sustainably) is like catnip to me, a self-proclaimed tree-hugging logistics nerd. In a fully functioning circular economy, all packaging wastes should be recycled or re-used. The Singapore National Environment Agency calculated that in 2020, 1.14

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The Green Corridor: The Circular Journey

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

For visualizing a products next life or “end of product life”, I will be focussing on packaging. #1 Look at packaging, office furniture, food waste from a conference, paper and promotional product waste from an advertising campaign. Packaging for consumer products is the most customer-facing marketing tool that we have.

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Channel Free Logistics with Bill Thayer

The Logistics of Logistics

Bill started his career in the Buyer Training Program at Macy’s, moved to Loehmann’s (a $500M retailer) where he ran the Company as COO / CIO. Reusable packaging: Utilizes 100% recyclable and reusable packaging for shipments. Full suite of services: Provides picking, packing, shipping, returns management, & more.