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Green Warehouse Design: How Sustainability Can Increase Efficiency and ROI
Lately, most supply chain managers have probably recognized a greater public interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards for big businesses. ESG standards seek to make the world better—while also improving a company’s bottom line. Being a sustainability leader does not have to hurt profits. In fact, it can even improve a business’s profitability…
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Practical Tips for Sustainable Warehouse Management
Sustainable warehouse management doesn’t have to involve massive, expensive initiatives. Major overhauls like switching entirely to solar power or buying an electric fleet of trucks, for example, aren’t practical for improving the sustainability of a facility on a budget. The best options are simple ideas that make a positive difference almost immediately. That’s not to…
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Eco-Friendly Pallets: How to Find a Shipping Pallet That Won’t End Up in the Landfill
Eco-friendly pallets are increasingly attracting interest for their ability to reduce a company’s impact on the environment. Limiting carbon emissions and other harmful effects on the environment isn’t just an ethical concern, it can also impact a company’s bottom line. The right eco-friendly pallets support circular business models that allow companies to eliminate waste and…
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Cold Chain Logistics Regulations: How to Make Compliance Easy
Cold chain logistics regulations are a big part of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Not properly following cold chain regulations could result in fines, penalties, rejected loads, and wasted products. Perhaps the most critical component of the cold chain is the safe transport of products from one point to another. With every stop a load…
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Pallet Storage Methods in the Warehouse That Optimize Space
ARTICLE UPDATED ON JUNE 29, 2023 Pallet Storage Methods in the Warehouse that Optimize Space Warehouses and fulfillment centers face extreme pressure to operate seamlessly while keeping up with consumers’ growing demand. To streamline processes, many fulfillment centers are implementing solutions that include automated systems, lean warehousing principles, and warehouse robotics. Facility managers can also…
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How Making Freight More Sustainable Can Reduce the Cost of Transportation
Transportation is the single biggest contributor to carbon emissions and accounts for 28 percent of all energy consumption in the U.S. The most obvious solutions for making freight more sustainable seem simple on their face: reduce load weight and improve route efficiency. Making these changes also lowers the cost of transportation, so that when supply…
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Best Practices in Cold Chain Management for Dairy Products
Dairy products require strict attention as they move through the cold chain because of the risk they pose to consumers if that cold chain is broken. More than a few stories of dairy supply chain contamination have made the news, from Listeria in ice cream to salmonella in milk. When dairy products aren’t kept consistently…
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Green Purchasing within Supply Chain Management: Finding and Choosing Green Vendors
Green purchasing within supply chain management has become a top priority for many businesses and affects which vendors a business chooses as partners. Today, being a green company means working only–or primarily–with companies who also follow eco-friendly guidelines. Yet it can be difficult to thoroughly vet a third party’s green practices. We’ll talk about some…