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Watch: How to Optimize Production Planning for Repackaging

Mark Holmes, senior advisor for supply chain with InterSystems, lays out the challenges that manufacturers face in optimizing their repackaging processes, and proposes some solutions for addressing those hurdles.

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How Industry 4.0 is Interwoven into Modern Warehouse Design

It's hard to predict what a warehouse will look like in ten years. But there are several key considerations that can help guide you toward a successful floor design

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Watch: The Changing Package Mix in Parcel Shipping

The package mix in parcel shipping is getting more varied and complex — a positive trend in the long run, but one that presents challenges to carriers in the short term, says Nick Herbon, regional sales manager with EuroSort.

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Preparing for the New Frontier in Sustainable Packaging

As the need for better and more efficient ways to dispose of waste grows, so does the expense and resources needed to deal with it. Recycling alone is insufficient to manage packaging waste effectively.

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Amazon Wants to Start Delivering Packages Without Boxes Under New Program

The new program includes incentives for Amazon vendors that are able to cut down on extra layers of packaging they use for shipments.

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United States Postal Service Launches New Shipping Offering

Through the new offering, companies will be able to ship parcels from coast-to-coast in the U.S. in as little as two to five business days.

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How to Promote Sustainability in the Distribution Industry

As consumers demand more sustainable practices, and governments increase regulations, businesses must promote environmental responsibility, and change how they operate.

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Slumping Cardboard-Box Sales Signal U.S. Consumer Spending Slowdown

Shipments of empty boxes during March 2023 were down 11% from a year earlier, indicating a downward trend in sales for the U.S. corrugated products industry.

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Teamsters Won’t Begin National Contract Talks With UPS Before Resolving Regional Contracts

The Teamsters said that UPS has dragged its feet “for four months” after beginning supplemental contract negotiations in January, 2023.

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Is Micro-fulfillment Right for You? Three Critical Things to Consider

If your company wants to provide better service levels on same-day or next-day delivery, micro-fulfillment can be a great solution.

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How Automation Can Help Packaging Distributors Bolster the Bottom Line

As demand grows rapidly, many packaging distributors rely on disparate technology systems and manual processes that are draining resources and decreasing productivity.

Counteracting the Supply Chain Drain With Labeling Tech

Labeling processes for inventory, asset management, receiving, shipping and pricing have typically been labor-intensive, error-ridden, and time-consuming.

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