As we head into the 2024 holiday season, the global supply chain faces a convergence of. Beyond the usual seasonal rush, businesses must contend with an economic anomaly: the anticipation…
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For decades, plastic recycling has been riddled with complexities. Many plastic containers, especially those composed of multi-layered films, have traditionally been deemed unrecyclable. This is due to the difficulty in…
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Supply Chain Efficiency: Best Practices for Waste & Sustainability
Organizations navigating increasingly complex global networks have discovered that integrating sustainable practices has multiple key benefits. Sustainability can drastically slash waste, streamline operational efficiency, and even improve employee engagement. As…
Imagine walking into your local supermarket and picking up a bar of chocolate or a new smartphone without a second thought. The convenience of modern life often blinds us to…
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Harness The Power of Data To Optimize Your Supply Chains
The global logistics automation market has been growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.4% since 2020, the highest growth rate of any supply chain market. By 2026,…
Warehousing plays a major role in maintaining a speedy, efficient and seamless supply chain in today’s fast-paced business environment. E-commerce is booming, and there’s high customer demand for same-day and…
Complex processes demand ever faster response times and decisions across the entire supply chain. The concept of real-time IT is becoming a key theme, especially in the business sector of…
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Six Industries That Can Merge Circular Economic Practices With Supply Chain Management
As greenhouse gas emissions continue to stand as a major threat to the climate, the United Nations launched a Net Zero initiative. By the year 2030, there’s a goal to…
In the last two years, the capabilities, purpose and future of Intelligent Automation have changed. As IA tools have matured and become more user friendly, applications have shifted from single task-based…
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How to Minimize Disruptions in the Supply Chain When Upgrading Technology
Technology upgrades can provide various benefits and may be necessary to stay ahead of the competition. However, new systems and tools can also disrupt daily operations. Workers and business partners…