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A New Way to Ship Alcohol Could Eliminate Single-Use Bottles

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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.

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The Wi-Fi Upgrade That Can Boost Warehouse Efficiency

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In the warehouse setting, a mesh network allows for continuous, autonomous operations to take place and run smoothly.

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How Predictive Analytics Is Preventing Service Failures for 3PLs

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The amount of real-time data from multiple sources needed to optimize operations and move product quickly requires advanced, artificial intelligence–enabled technology. Enter predictive analytics. .

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Watch: Greening the Supply Chain

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Businesses should care about sustainable supply chains if only to save money, says Jason Meklir, vice president of enterprise sales at Flock Freight.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Watch: How AI Brings Agility and Flexibility to the DC

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Artificial intelligence and machine learning have transformed all aspects of the warehouse, says Mike Larsson, executive vice president for the Americas Region with Dematic.

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