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The Zergratran Story with Byron Bennett

The Logistics of Logistics

Byron is the Founder and CEO of Zergratran , an innovative and sustainable high-capacity transportation company that is building the world’s first tunnel to expedite shipping goods between the North Atlantic and the North Pacific. Byron holds a BS in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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Only as Good as Your Data: Why Supply Chain Digital Twins Require Real-Time Data Unification

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With a digital twin, you could run scenarios to see how a new distribution center would affect your logistical costs, or how fulfilling an order from your warehouse in Pennsylvania would be more efficient than fulfilling from Kansas. Digital Twin Applications For instance, say you’re a manufacturer or distributor.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

Today, during the COVID-19 response, ERP is keeping entire industries in operation with its ability to sustain business operations through remote access, automated reporting, electronic data exchange, and real-time factory controls. The post ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19 appeared first on IQMS Manufacturing Blog.

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Rethinking Green: 4 Questions for Supply Chain Sustainability

RFgen

Businesses may decide to follow these when designing green manufacturing, shipping and warehouse management procedures. The University of Pennsylvania detailed how health organizations tried to streamline their supply chains for medical equipment and work with eco-conscious partners.

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Rethinking Green: 4 Questions for Supply Chain Sustainability

RFgen

Businesses may decide to follow these when designing green manufacturing, shipping and warehouse management procedures. The University of Pennsylvania detailed how health organizations tried to streamline their supply chains for medical equipment and work with eco-conscious partners.

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The Christmas Tree Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

But with the impacts of the pandemic , and environmental concerns as to sustainability, its time to explore the true condition of the Christmas tree Supply Chain? the majority of trees are grown in Oregon, followed by North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington. Sustainability. In the U.S.

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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

RETAILERS TRY TO KEEP UP Returns are expensive for sellers, since shipping alone often costs more than the items can be resold for. Easy returns are like free shipping: They can be a deal-maker or a deal-breaker when a consumer is deciding where to shop, even though in both cases the cost is ultimately borne by the consumer.