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Reducing Cold Chain Shipping Loss in Pharmaceuticals
Temperature excursion, or the deviation from safe handling and transport practices, is a major concern for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Understanding the most common reasons for temperature excursion arms supply chain managers with the knowledge needed to implement processes and tools that limit the risk of improper handling and prevent cold chain shipping losses in pharmaceuticals. Factors…
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Putting Foreign Material Control Procedures into Place at a Food Manufacturing Facility
Consumers of foods like canned tuna, processed chicken, and pitted olives are generally aware of the possibility that a bone or piece of pit may make it through processing. Warnings about this possibility are generally included on product packaging as well. However, the same isn’t true with regard to foreign object contamination. No one expects…
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Pallet Exchange Program Vs. Pallet Rental Program: What’s the Difference?
ARTICLE UPDATED NOVEMBER 30, 2023 Managing a pallet fleet can pose significant logistical challenges for supply chain and facility managers. In addition to the need for adequate storage space for empty pallets, they must grapple with issues related to pallet cleaning, repairs, and retrieval. These tasks consume both time and financial resources that could otherwise…
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How Pallets Made from Recycled Plastic Support Sustainability Efforts
Plastics are so commonplace that we forget how amazing this class of materials really is. A plastic bottle is a strong, lightweight, waterproof, and vapor-proof material that will not rot or decay for years. Plastic is so lightweight that even large objects like car bumpers can be lifted by a single person. Yet, discarded plastics…
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Static Load Vs. Dynamic Load: Demystifying Pallet Load Ratings
ARTICLE UPDATED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Static Load vs. Dynamic Load: Demystifying Pallet Load Ratings Understanding the distinction between a dynamic load and a static load within a warehouse is essential for ensuring the safety of employees and products. Simply put, a static load refers to stationary loads, while dynamic loads involve movement. Specifically, within…
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Sustainable Freight Transportation Can Reduce Emissions
According to the World Bank, the number of people living in extreme poverty—less than $1 per day—went from 1.9 billion in 1990 to around $700 million in 2015. This drop has largely been possible due to the globalization of trade and manufacturing. It is a stunning accomplishment that deserves far more attention. It has not,…
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The 3 Best Supply Chain Optimization Tools
Investing in supply chain optimization tools such as automated storage and retrieval systems and palletizers is a major step for most organizations. These tools can increase efficiency, reduce human error, and ease the burden on employees of handling products and pallets. Yet, despite their benefits, they can be challenging to implement and to keep running…
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Why Black Plastic Pallets Are a Green Logistics Choice
UPDATED June 19, 2023 Color matters quite a bit for recycling plastic. The reason is that when different colors are recycled together, the result is either unreliable coloration—with the tint or hue being off—or an unattractive shade of brown, gray, or black. For this reason, the color black in HDPE plastic can be an indicator…