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Can reverse logistics advance your ESG goals?
An Illinois-based non-profit helps firms reduce their excess inventory while advancing their ESG initiatives by contributing to the next generation of students.

RPA opens call for entries on its reusable packaging award
11th annual awards, with submissions due June 15, include three categories for B2B reusable transport packaging achievement

Climate change is a supply chain issue: The JSCM Video
This month's video from the Journal Of Supply Chain Management looks at why climate change is a supply chain issue.

Student design challenge winners make community relief packaging
Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) announced winners of its 2021 Student Design Challenge with objective being to create sustainable packaging solutions with paperboard for community relief organizations.

URB-E’s new take on the last mile delivery
A startup is utilizing e-bikes and containerization to take trucks of the road and streamline last mile delivery.

ABB industrial transformation study shows tie between digitalization and sustainability
International survey of 765 decision-makers reveals that while 96 percent believe digitalization is “essential to sustainability,” just 35 percent have implemented Industrial IoT solutions at scale

The power of reusable packaging
In a recent report, IFCO has put some numbers to what can be accomplished with reusable totes and related containers.

Orion Energy Systems acquires service provider Stay-Lite Lighting
Addition of business to accelerate the growth of Orion Maintenance Services

FedEx Announces Receiving First Fleet of Emission Free Delivery Vehicles
FedEx and General Motors’ BrightDrop reach major milestone in effort to electrify last-mile deliveries. FedEx Receives First All-Electric, Zero-Tailpipe Emissions Delivery Vehicles from BrightDrop.

The Power of Customizing Packaging for Your Application
In this session we cover supply chain trends making an impact on packaging; typical applications for customized packaging; and the best practices for making the switch to customized from expendable packaging.

Bulk containers meet sustainability
There’s not a lot of room for error when shipping olives 100 gallons at a time. These bulk containers are even more impressive when their attention to sustainability is considered, too.

Combilift claims Energia Family Business of the Year award 2021
Lift truck OEM Combilift gains three gold awards from Energia, the largest supplier of 100% Green Energy in Ireland

Maximizing Success when Converting to Reusable Packaging
Bob Klimko, Director of Market Development at ORBIS, joins Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group in a discussion on the key steps necessary to convert your operation to reusable packaging.

Toyota Material Handling earns 2021 Indiana Governor’s award for environmental excellence
Since 2018, TMH’s CO2 reduction projects have resulted in a 22% reduction in electricity consumption, a 23% reduction in natural gas consumption, and a 37% reduction in CO2 emissions.

Maximizing Success when Converting to Reusable Packaging
Learn best practices including communicating your vision, change management ideas, finding advocates in your business, determining automation requirements, piloting a trial and implementing your program.


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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
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Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
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