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Tips and inspiration for your sustainable packaging program
Your organization has decided it wants to make a positive impact on the environment by incorporating sustainable design into its business practices. In addition to the environment, companies and brands (large and small alike) are turning to sustainable packaging for a lot of reasons. Corporate social responsibility, reducing waste, and increasing sales are some additional…
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Make an impact with sustainable packaging
More and more, large organizations are adopting environmentally conscious practices into their overall business objectives. Waste in landfills, trash piling up in our oceans, and a genuine concern for the environment are some of the top reasons that consumers are creating a demand for more sustainable packaging. What is sustainable packaging? In broad terms, sustainable…
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Store Profiling – The Database You Need
For nationwide retailers and franchises providing each of their locations with the exact marketing materials they need can seem impossible. Large locations may receive less than they require, while small locations may throw away half of the kit. Some companies manage this by categorizing small, medium and large stores. However, it’s a difficult balancing act…
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How to Improve Your Print and Subassembly Component Management
Managing Print and Subassembly Materials Can Be a Time-Consuming Task Printed and subassembly materials such as manuals, instruction sheets, cartons, labels, and hardware are crucial components of your final product. They perform an important function and therefore provide value to your customer. These materials are typically relatively low cost, but require a great deal of…
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6 Key Tips to Planning a Successful Promotion
Promotions are a great method of engaging with consumers and expanding your customer base, but they can feel overwhelming to plan and manage. Here are a few tips to guide you in the right direction: 1. Start with a goal in mind Are you interested in promoting brand awareness? Do you want to get more…
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Why You Need to Utilize VMI
If you’re seeking the opportunity to improve your supply chain management – whether it’s because you’re looking to avoid obsolescence or you want to simplify the intense administrative effort, vendor managed inventory (VMI) may be just what you’re looking for. A comprehensive VMI system simplifies the massively complex task of translating your MRP into a…
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VMI Methods – What Is Right For You? JIT? Consignment?
JIT and Consignment are both methods of inventory management. To learn more, read on.
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VMI Requires Automated Data Interchange for Maximum Efficiency
When EDI or XML are integrated with a vendor managed inventory solution it allows for the automation of the typically manual processes of tracking inventory needs, initiating POs and managing invoices. Automated data interchange gives your vendor the ability to access your MRP and measure your inventory levels. They will then use that information to…
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How to Choose the Right VMI Partner
Allowing a vendor to manage your inventory of your materials requires a level of trust. You must feel that the vendor is capable and reliable. How do you ensure you’re choosing the right partner? Check out the following tips to know where to start. Choose a Partner with an Established VMI System Managing a customer’s…
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