October 18, 2021 | By Jaclyn Ix Tags: Retail, Technology , Sustainability Dyeing for Sustainable Denim Researchers from the University of Georgia developed an eco-friendly, non-toxic dyeing technology for denim that could make the textile supply chain significantly more sustainable, as indigo dyeing is a significant source of pollution in […]
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How Can Recommerce Benefit Your Supply Chain?
November 15, 2021 Tags: Retail, E-commerce, Sustainability Priorities for global commerce and consumerism continue to evolve, and retail companies are turning to recommerce to reduce their carbon footprint while managing the cost of returns. Recommerce is a fast-growing service focused on reselling problem inventory to extract value from existing products […]
Trends—March 2017 – Inbound Logistics
March 27, 2017 | By Jason McDowell Tags: Trucking, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability Freight Rails Make Federal Case for Funding Private funding for infrastructure is a valuable tool that can save money for the American taxpayer, but it isn’t a be-all, end-all solution […]
New App Drives Compliance – Inbound Logistics
December 10, 2018 Tags: Trucking, Logistics, Technology It can be challenging for rental trucks to meet the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. One solution is to provide drivers with easier Hours of Service (HoS) functionality. To that end, Penske Truck Leasing has introduced Penske Driver, a fully integrated and ELD-compliant […]
The (Not So) Hidden Benefits of Intermodal
January 31, 2022 | By Tom Gresham Tags: Intermodal, Logistics, Sustainability Shippers that turn to intermodal can ease capacity challenges and save money on long-haul shipments unburdened by pressing deadlines. Intermodal shipping can be an afterthought for some shippers, an option that they do not even consider when weighing their […]
Rowenta Irons Out Inventory Challenges
March 23, 2022 | By Keith Biondo Tags: Inventory Management, Customer Service, Sustainability Keith Biondo is the publisher of Inbound Logistics magazine. Where do I go when it is too painful to watch TV? To my garage workbench. As it happens, my daughter had a project for me. Her pricey […]
Alaska: Inspiring Awe and Innovation
In this 10th edition of our Alaska supplement, we explore the state’s beauty, resources, and the challenges presented by its location, geography, and climate. The logistics providers that excel in this state rely on grit, dedication, and expertise to move products to, from, and within the state safely and efficiently.
You Can’t Transform What You Can’t Measure
May 05, 2022 Tags: Green Logistics, Industry Associations, Technology , Sustainability Reliably measuring sustainability efforts remain a difficult task for most companies, despite the focus on social responsiblity. Sustainability has long been a buzzword in supply chain and logistics—and the challenge of how to truly determine if sustainability efforts are […]
Google Searches for Last-Mile Market
April 07, 2022 Tags: Last Mile Delivery, Automotive Logistics, Transportation Management, Cloud Computing, Logistics Solutions Providers Google is getting into the last-mile game with the launch of two new solutions to help fleet operators improve delivery success and optimize fleet performance through an integrated suite of mapping, routing, and analytics […]
Harness the Power of Plastic
May 05, 2022 Tags: Green Logistics, Pallets, Supply Chain, Sustainability Plastic Pallet Pros not only helps clients achieve sustainability goals, the pallet company provides a more cost effective solution, reducing clients’ overall pallet spend. The Challenge Plastic Pallet Pros is dedicated to eliminating misconceptions about plastic pallets. Through a unique […]
Pallets: Front and Center – Inbound Logistics
May 05, 2022 Tags: Pallets, Technology , Supply Chain, Sustainability, Automation Playing a central role in the supply chain, the once-overlooked pallet is capturing the spotlight and evolving to keep up with rapidly changing demands and expectations. These pallet companies ensure standout performances. Pallets are so ubiquitous and modest in […]