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Sustainable Packaging Materials 101 Part 1: Sustainable Polybag Solutions

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Sustainable Packaging Materials 101 Part 1: Sustainable Polybag Solutions In October 2018, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a global nonprofit committed to creating a circular economy, set out clear, urgent actions for businesses and governments to take to eliminate plastic and outlined ambitious targets for reducing virgin plastic use by 2025. By November 2022, a New… Continue reading Sustainable Packaging Materials 101 Part 1: Sustainable Polybag Solutions

Nothing but Net: 5 Benefits of SLAM Systems in your eCommerce Warehouse

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Nothing but Net: 5 Benefits of SLAM Systems in your eCommerce Warehouse Did you know labor costs constitute, on average, 65% of most warehouse facilities’ operating budgets? SLAM systems, or SCAN, LABEL, APPLY, MANIFEST systems, offer eCommerce order fulfillment centers and warehouses a means to reduce labor costs (in addition to several other benefits). Located… Continue reading Nothing but Net: 5 Benefits of SLAM Systems in your eCommerce Warehouse

How a Sortation System Can Optimize Your Order Fulfillment Services

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How a Sortation System Can Optimize Your Order Fulfillment Services Upgrade Your Order Fulfillment Operations to Meet Today’s Customer When it comes to shipping, fast is no longer fast enough. Consumers who were impressed with Amazon’s two-day shipping now want shorter delivery times and lower shipping charges. Twenty-minute delivery windows may soon be… Continue reading How a Sortation System Can Optimize Your Order Fulfillment Services

3 Ways to Decarbonize Your Order Fulfillment Company’s Footprint

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The transportation and logistics industry is the biggest contributor to CO2 emissions in the U.S., accounting for a staggering 29% of all greenhouse gases. As companies in the packaging industry, we have an inherent responsibility to work collectively to reduce our carbon footprint. A company’s carbon footprint, or the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2)… Continue reading 3 Ways to Decarbonize Your Order Fulfillment Company’s Footprint

3 Reasons Your Business Should Make CapEx Investments in Packaging Automation

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The eCommerce industry is experiencing significant growth, with some reports predicting U.S. online retail sales to reach $2 trillion by 2030. As you consider how to align your business with the massive industry growth, you will need to answer some questions. For example, what types of automated packaging technologies will best help achieve your… Continue reading 3 Reasons Your Business Should Make CapEx Investments in Packaging Automation

Product Spotlight: Tension Pharmacy WorkFlow Software System

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Product Spotlight: Tension WorkFlow System Pharmacy Management Software Check out our other Product Spotlights: Product Spotlight: HPS-300 Product Spotlight: BPM (Bottle Packaging Machine) The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical role pharmacies play in American healthcare. As the demand for high-value pharmacist services such as vaccinations, medication therapies, and drug management for… Continue reading Product Spotlight: Tension Pharmacy WorkFlow Software System

The (Mega) Impact of Pharmacy on Healthcare, Part 2

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The (Mega) Impact of Pharmacy on Healthcare Part 2: How Pharmacies Can Leverage Experience Gained During COVID-19 Discover more about the impact of pharmacy on healthcare: The (Mega) Impact of Pharmacy on Healthcare Part 1: Pharmacy and the Future of Healthcare In part one of this series, we highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic has… Continue reading The (Mega) Impact of Pharmacy on Healthcare, Part 2

Simplified Shipping Solutions from the USPS Part 3: AI and Beacon Technologies for Packages

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Simplified Shipping Solutions from the USPS Part 3: AI and Beacon Technologies for Packages Read more about how the USPS is simplifying shipping solutions: Simplified Package Shipping Solutions from the USPS Part 1: USPS Connect™ Simplified Package Shipping Solutions from the USPS Part 2: UPS Mail Innovations and USPS Informed Delivery… Continue reading Simplified Shipping Solutions from the USPS Part 3: AI and Beacon Technologies for Packages

Simplified Package Shipping Solutions from the USPS Part 2: UPS Mail Innovations and USPS Informed Delivery for Packages

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Simplified Package Shipping Solutions from the USPS Part 2: UPS Mail Innovations and USPS Informed Delivery for Packages Read more about how the USPS is simplifying shipping solutions: Simplified Package Shipping Solutions from the USPS Part 1: USPS Connect™ In our previous post, we explored USPS Connect™ its convenient shipping and return services.… Continue reading Simplified Package Shipping Solutions from the USPS Part 2: UPS Mail Innovations and USPS Informed Delivery for Packages

The (Mega) Impact of Pharmacy on Healthcare, Part 1

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The (Mega) Impact of Pharmacy on Healthcare Part 1: Pharmacy and the Future of Healthcare Discover more about the impact of pharmacy on healthcare: The (Mega) Impact of Pharmacy on Healthcare Part 2: Pharmacy and the Future of Healthcare The Critical Role Pharmacies Played Under the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Under… Continue reading The (Mega) Impact of Pharmacy on Healthcare, Part 1