Packaging

Aldi Sets Sustainability Goals as Consumers Call for Less Waste

April 3, 2019

Aldi is the latest supermarket chain to announce a sustainability push — an effort the company says will help it trim costs and stand out in a crowded field.

Amazon, Facing Pressure, Agrees to New Environmental Disclosures

February 21, 2019

Bloomberg

For years, the world’s biggest e-commerce company has resisted pressure from investors and other stakeholders to disclose more information about its environmental impact.

Blockchain, Emerging Tech and Supply Chain Gender Gap to Headline ProMat Show

The manufacturing and supply chain conference is coming to Chicago April 8 to 11

February 11, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Keynotes focusing on leading trends, best practices and what's next in best-in-class solutions promise to give attendees actionable insights into making their entire supply chains work more efficiently and profitably.

The New DC: How Technologies Are Changing Distribution Design

February 6, 2019

Chris Slover, SCB Contributor

Pricey real estate, cheaper technology and continued labor challenges will continue to drive automation in tomorrow's distribution centers. What’s on the horizon?

TechWatch

What Impact Will Automation Have on Warehouse Workers?

February 6, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The modern-day warehouse is serving as a laboratory for the introduction of innovative supply-chain technologies. But the implications for human workers remain uncertain.

American Chain Restaurants Had a Tough Year and 2019 Looks Worse

It’s not going to get much easier for the restaurant industry.

December 28, 2018

Bloomberg

After facing stagnant sales and weak customer traffic in 2018, U.S. restaurants will encounter more headwinds next year, including rising food and wage costs.

U.K. Plans to Bill Packaging Makers for Their Plastic Pollution

December 18, 2018

Bloomberg

U.K. packaging manufacturers will have to pay for the full cost of dealing with the waste their goods produce under new government plans.

In Cancer-Linked Packaging Test, Whole Foods Ranks Worst

December 12, 2018

Bloomberg

Whole Foods Market, hailed for its high standards for healthy food, ranked worst in a study of five major U.S. grocery chains for chemicals it uses in packaging.

TechWatch

Adapting to Automation: Lessons for Long-Term Success

December 12, 2018

Jeff Christensen, SCB Contributor

Automation brings gains in productivity, efficiency and safety. Here’s how to leverage the latest technologies.

Once-Profitable Holiday Trash Surge Could Now Bury Struggling Recyclers

December 10, 2018

Bloomberg

Americans generate 25 percent more trash during the holidays and, historically, that’s been a gift to the companies that sell it to recycling processors overseas.

Packaging

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.