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Digitalization Can Help Mitigate Climate-Related Supply Chain Disruptions

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It’s just the latest example of how extreme weather has taken a toll on the supply chain; the same dramatic dry/wet weather patterns also have increased prices for coffee, nuts and select produce. They hit the supply chain without warning, and businesses are alarmingly vulnerable to them.

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CPG Brands: Leverage Shipper Intelligence Technology Amid Supply Chain Challenges

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Technology Leads to Category Leadership Shipping technology has significantly improved in recent years and is now a massive determinant of CPG brand success. More Visibility and Transparency Shipper intelligence technology provides CPG brands with increased, accurate visibility to track shipments and collect supply chain performance data.

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Shipping Dangerous Goods 101: A Guide for Brands

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With this expansion comes challenges, such as the shipping and handling of products classified as dangerous goods. We’ll look at their classifications, how to identify them and considerations when shipping and handling them abroad. As a result, they are subject to handling, shipping, packaging and transportation regulations.

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How to Deal With Shipping Delays

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Shipping delays are inevitable even with the most efficient carriers. Dealing with shipping delays is no rocket science but first, we’ll bust a few delay-related myths along the way to make it easier for you. Shipping Delays are More Common Than You Think. On the contrary, shipping delays are more common than we believe.

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An E-Commerce Business’ Guide To Shipping Policy

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A little analysis of your customer behavior at this stage or simply asking for their feedback will give you an insight into how your shipping policy impacted their purchasing decision. But why are these shipping policies so crucial that 67% of shoppers check a store’s policy before making a purchase?

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The Global Reach and Sustainable Impact of Green RFID Technology

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It is a technology that uses radio waves to read information stored in an antenna — at retail, this is most commonly placed in a sticker or tag — without requiring physical contact or a line of sight. One of the most environmentally destructive aspects of the retail industry is the supply chain.

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Kroger Doubles Ship Assortment Via 3rd-Party Marketplace

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For Kroger , the expansion of its Ship e-Commerce assortment through a third-party marketplace is the latest example. Starting this fall, more than 50,000 additional items will be available to Ship customers across multiple categories including natural and organic, international food, specialty items, housewares and toys.