International research identifies challenges to widespread adoption of sustainable packaging
International research into sustainable packaging carried out by global packaging, product, and material test and inspection company Industrial Physics has found that almost half of the 255 global packaging professionals (49%) surveyed said meeting testing standards was one the biggest challenges they faced in wider adoption of sustainable packaging materials. The research goes on to reveal that almost three-quarters of those surveyed...
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LogistiQ, a “100-Year-Old Startup,” launches at MODEX 2022
Subsidiary of LEWCO offers complete solutions for customers LogistiQ, the first fully vertically integrated business in the e-commerce material handling industry, will make its debut at MODEX 2022, March 28-31, in Atlanta. Though technically a new company, LogistiQ has deep roots in the industry. It’s a subsidiary of LEWCO, Inc., a leader in conveyors and industrial ovens which was founded in 1917. A “100-year-old startup,” LogistiQ...
Targeting everything targets nothing
When looking for growth, most leaders don’t want to leave any stone unturned. Where can we find new customers? Maybe this segment or that segment? Why not both? The problem is, the broader the net, the more diluted the message. No matter how hard you try, you can’t be everything to everyone. If you try, you lose distinctiveness and differentiation – a key competitive advantage. For example, take a simple product,...
Manufacturers cutting freight costs amid rising rates
Partnering with a 3PL can help manufacturers save an extra 10 to 18% off already discounted truckload and LTL freight costs For companies looking for relief from high shipping costs and market volatility, a professional, third-party logistics (3PL) provider can save an extra 10 to 18% off truckload and LTL freight costs if they routinely make multiple shipments to multiple locations and work with numerous freight carriers. For every...
Realistic expectation of artificial intelligence, four things you should know
While we are still a few decades out from seeing most businesses and industries use artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations, there is certainly greater adoption than there has been in years past. According to a top IT training company, 2021 saw a sharp uptick in respondents for their annual AI Adoption in the Enterprise survey, (nearly three times than the previous year), as well as 61% of respondents showing that they are...
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