As global e-commerce continues to scale by leaps and bounds, small mom-and-pop upstarts strive to carve a niche out for themselves, taking on the giants in this intensely competitive landscape. While web design, hosting, and marketing are now well … [Read more...] about A Brief Primer On Material Handling For eCommerce Upstarts
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Pallet Rental: What Does CHEP Do?
CHEP pallets dominate the pallet rental market for fast-moving consumer goods. CHEP, a Brambles company, is the world’s leading provider of pallet and container rental or hire services. As of May 2023, the company was serving 500,000 customer … [Read more...] about Pallet Rental: What Does CHEP Do?
The Future of Retail: Transforming the Shopping Experience Through Digital Innovations
The retail industry is at a pivotal point, with digital innovations changing how consumers shop online and in brick-and-mortar stores. The global pandemic accelerated the pace of digital transformation, forcing retailers to adapt and … [Read more...] about The Future of Retail: Transforming the Shopping Experience Through Digital Innovations
UN blueprint presents strategies for reducing worldwide plastic pollution
Confronting plastic pollution: boosting reusable options like refillable bottles, bulk dispensers, deposit-return schemes, and packaging take-back schemes could trim plastic pollution by 30% by 2040. Plastic pollution could plummet by as much … [Read more...] about UN blueprint presents strategies for reducing worldwide plastic pollution
Boom: ‘Boomerang Employees’ the Answer to Canada’s Talent Shortage?
Boomerang employees: many of them are open to returning to previous employers. A significant majority of professionals (79%) express openness to rejoining their former employers before the Covid era, with half confessing that their original … [Read more...] about Boom: ‘Boomerang Employees’ the Answer to Canada’s Talent Shortage?
Explore different box types offered by packaging manufacturers
Box types vary. This guide can help you choose the right one. It can be confusing choosing what kind of box is right for you among so many different kinds, from paperboard to plastic. So, we aim to make your life easier by providing this guide … [Read more...] about Explore different box types offered by packaging manufacturers
Free Pallets – Ten Places to Find Them
Editor's note: Do you have pallets that need to be removed? People looking for free pallets have posted their contact information in the comment section below. Wondering where to find free or low-cost pallets? I often receive inquiries about where … [Read more...] about Free Pallets – Ten Places to Find Them
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Having Your Company Featured in an Industry Magazine
A company feature can provide several benefits, but there are cautionary notes to consider before you agree to participate. As a niche trade journalist, sometimes I am tasked with cold calling a company to see if there is interest in being … [Read more...] about Understanding the Pros and Cons of Having Your Company Featured in an Industry Magazine
Sailing Smoothly through the Sea of Spotlight: Preparing for an Industry Magazine Interview
Are you preparing for an interview or to appear on a podcast? You can make a bigger splash by taking some time to prepare. Being asked to feature your company in an industry magazine is akin to being given a VIP pass to an elite club - it's … [Read more...] about Sailing Smoothly through the Sea of Spotlight: Preparing for an Industry Magazine Interview
The Role of Packaging in Marketing & Branding
Packaging in marketing can play an important role. Here's how. Many think about packaging as the necessity to layer and cover their product, but in reality, it's more than that. According to the father of Marketing "Philip Kotler," there … [Read more...] about The Role of Packaging in Marketing & Branding