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.
As demand grows rapidly, many packaging distributors rely on disparate technology systems and manual processes that are draining resources and decreasing productivity.
Labeling processes for inventory, asset management, receiving, shipping and pricing have typically been labor-intensive, error-ridden, and time-consuming.
Logility's demand-planning tool has immeasurably improved the customer experience at Berry Global, says David Walsh, vice president of supply chain and customer experience at Berry Global.
One of the most critical components in streamlining supply chains and ensuring that inventory reaches its destination is also one of the most overlooked: the label.
With the expansion of global trade and evolution of omnichannel retail, supply chains have become increasingly critical, complicated and challenging, spotlighting the impact of globalization and fulfillment of commerce on the environment.
Many efforts to reduce waste in the beverage industry have concentrated on recycling the billions of plastic containers, aluminum cans and glass bottles used each year. But one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to cut emissions, energy and consumption of raw materials is to rethink the way drinks are packaged and transported.
The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding packaging for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and innovative packaging solutions can help them stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency, improve sustainability and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of packaging in the warehouse.
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