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The Benefits of Responsible Supply Chain Management: How an Ethical Mindset Supports Your Business
Carbon emissions from a company’s supply chain are four times as high as those from direct company operations. That surprising statistic is driving some supply chain managers to look for ways they can reduce their carbon footprint. But the benefits of responsible supply chain management aren’t just environmental. Responsible business practices bring benefits like cost…
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How to Get Rid of Pallets
The modern supply chain is built upon the use of pallets. They provide a platform that allows consumer goods to be easily moved by heavy equipment, and without them it would be impossible to transport raw materials, food, and consumer goods with the speed and in the amounts needed to make modern society possible. It…
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Warehouse Automation Problems: How Plastic Pallets Can Solve Common Automation Issues
Warehouse automation problems are frustrating because, if unresolved, they end up exacerbating the issues they were implemented to deal with in the first place: product damage, slow throughput, and shipping errors. Each of these problems can result in massive production delays that lead to lost revenue and an increased total cost of business (TCOB). Proactively…
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How to Increase Warehouse Storage Space: A Guide to Optimizing Your Storage
Space on the warehouse floor is valuable real estate. Every inch taken up by items that aren’t necessities reduces the amount of overall inventory that can be stored and cuts into profits. For warehouse managers wondering how to increase warehouse storage space, though, the solution is not quite as simple as just improving a facility’s…
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How to Ensure Pallet Load Stability
Product losses during transit are so common and seemingly inevitable that retail managers generally assume that some products will be damaged during transportation. Part of management training for most grocery and consumer goods retailers involves learning how to properly record, sort, and store products that arrived damaged so the retailer can get replacements or credit…
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Challenges of Warehouse Automation: Avoiding Automation’s Costly Pitfalls
Automation is often used as a byword for dystopia, utopia, and every vision of the future that falls in-between. In practice, however, it’s clear that automation improves the efficiency, productivity, and reliability of manufacturing and logistics. In a world where quick turnaround and even quicker fulfillment is considered the most important performance indicator in the…
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Pharmaceutical Shipping Regulations: Basic Guidelines for Pharma Transport
ARTICLE UPDATED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2024 By the conclusion of 2029, projections suggest that the pharmaceutical sector will expand to exceed $2.4 trillion in value. This substantial growth generates a substantial demand for the transportation of ethical drugs, requiring supply chain managers in the industry to be well-prepared. The fundamental pillars of secure pharmaceutical transportation…
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Alternatives to Pallet Wrap: Eco- and Budget-Friendly Ways to Stabilize Pallet Loads
ARTICLE UPDATED ON AUGUST 23, 2023 Although single-use plastic wrap is commonly used to secure pallet loads, it is not environmentally friendly. Additionally, while it may appear cost-effective initially, the expenses associated with pallet wrap can accumulate rapidly in warehouses with high volumes. Today, supply chain managers are seeking reusable and sustainable alternatives to plastic…
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How to Prevent Mold on Pallets
In the grocery supply chain, mold isn’t just inconvenient and unsightly. It can contaminate products, lead to costly recalls, and lower retailer confidence in your product. Knowing how to prevent mold on pallets could be the difference between a rejected load–and the accompanying fines–and an easy delivery. Supply chain managers should ensure that their pallet…
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The Environmental Impact of Wooden Pallets: How Wood Pallets Affect Our Ecosystem
Wood pallet use is sometimes spoken of as though it is a massive contributor to deforestation, but that’s not quite accurate. Wood pallets do require the harvest of natural resources, but many wood pallet manufacturers are seeking to make their practices more sustainable. Companies still using wood pallets in their supply chain and looking to…
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How Long Do Pallets Last?
If you’re building a pallet fleet, it’s crucial to know how long your pallets will last in order to make the best possible choice for your company’s needs. You may seek out short-term options that have a low upfront cost, like stringer pallets. Or, you might invest in more durable block pallets that offer longer-term…
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Warehouse Injury Prevention: Easy Ways to Reduce Warehouse Accidents
When supply chain managers think about warehouse injury prevention, they’re often primarily focused on serious injuries that put lives at risk. However, these aren’t the only workplace injuries that should cause concern. Minor sprains, strains, cuts, and bruises can have a marked, detrimental impact on a company’s bottom line by slowing down productivity and reducing…