Sustainability Insights with Berry Global for Earth Day 2021

As we celebrate Earth Day (which turned 50 last year), the topic of sustainability becomes prevalent. There is a lot of...

We’ve all read the letters, seen the news, and watched as raw materials of all kinds go on allocation or worse, become scarce for...

Your business used to provide perks—a fancy coffeemaker, a gym membership, a mini-fridge stocked with free drinks, and more....

Supply chain flexibility is this year's buzzword in the wake of COVID-19, but supply chain quality remains equally important. If...

Times are tough, which means that it may be time to start looking at how you can cut costs. Here's one you may not have...

You'd think that the supply chain world would have adjusted to a new normal by now, but the virus keeps proving us wrong. From a...

No matter what happens, cargo needs to keep on moving. Because warehouse workers and other supply chain employees are essential,...

Maybe you've been working with one supplier for years, and it's gone just fine. Then, COVID-19 struck and disrupted most supply...

COVID-19 forced 95 percent of the U.S. economy into shutdown earlier this year, spurring the largest unemployment rate (14.7%) in...

Do you want to create a sustainable supply chain? In the past, supply chains were often harmful, with high carbon footprints due...

As your supply chain continues to grow in complexity, there will be more threats to your security. Your network will encompass...

Which trends are set to change the world of supply chain management? 2020 is going to be an interesting year. Not only is the...

Your business is often only as strong as its freight management. Better freight management can make it possible for you to save...

Times are tough for companies looking for supply chain workers. As Baby Boomers retire and more high school seniors are pursuing...

Before you start optimizing your supply chain strategies, you need to choose a shipping method. There are three major shipping...

It's time to ditch those outdated tactics. Supply chains tend to be large and unwieldy, and that leads many companies to avoid...

With the holiday season coming, it's important to plan ahead. You need to know that your supply chain is going to be able to...

Generation Z is coming of age. They're entering the workforce and becoming part of the economy. And that's driving many retailers...

Shipping to Puerto Rico is more complex than it might seem. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, which means it's not an...

It's important for any business to begin with the right suppliers — but it's even more important for those in the food services...

Whether you're looking for a new MRO company or are interested in developing an internal MRO department, it's important to be...

What are the current supply chain technology trends? As we enter the last half of 2019 (and cast our eyes on 2020), there are a...

An advanced enterprise software solution, SAP can help optimize and improve upon the performance of a transportation management...

Two-day, one-day, and same-day shipping—it's becoming a trend. How can you match customer expectations when they keep rising?...

In the hotel business, your profit is often controlled by your supply chain. The more you can cut your supply chain costs, the...

As a hotel, perfecting your operations is an ongoing job. The more you're able to fill gaps in your operations, the more value...

For many, it's an exciting new trend—even Forbes is jumping on the bandwagon. But it actually spans back hundreds, if not...

AI is already influencing the supply chain. From predictive analysis to reactive maintenance, artificial intelligence can be used...

Does your business perform require procurement, shipping, and logistics? If so, you may be missing out by not hiring an...

Schools are often working within strict budgets, as well as guidelines and standards that they need to meet. Consequently, the...

When it comes to healthcare and hospital supply chain management, there are many opportunities to save money, but it can be...

5G technology is a new, advanced wireless communication system, which is slowly rolling out through 2019 and should become more...

How old is your equipment? As your equipment ages, it can lead to significant supply chain disruptions—but it can be difficult to...

We live in an on-demand culture. Today’s customer expects to receive items that they purchase within a couple days, no matter...

For the past few years, blockchain technology has been hitting the news regularly, being implemented in everything from real...

As businesses scale, they need to investigate the accuracy of their inventory management and forecasting processes. Demand...

How responsive is your organization's supply chain management? Is it able to resize itself on-the-fly to account for fluctuations...

Cloud computing is expected to grow by 17.3% in 2019, its industry totaling $206.2 billion. Through cloud technology, companies...

When paired with the Internet of Things, machine learning can create a truly powerful system for supply chain forecasting....

Omnichannel selling is an approach to retail sales that is designed to give the customer seamless brand experiences, whether...

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, supply chain management and logistics is one of the most coveted...

One of the most popular trends that the corporate world has seen in the last few years is environmental friendliness,...

How does your organization manage supply chain disruptions? Supply chain disruption is at its highest rate in three years, and...

Behind the scenes and across many industries, supply chain management is changing. Approximately 60% of businesses have found...

Target is one of the largest retailers in the U.S., and for good reason. Their sales strategies, marketing efforts, and supply...

As the new year approaches, consider an audit of your existing supply chain management. Supply chain management is about more...

Effectively managing your company's supply chain can lead to increased revenue and less expense on preventable problems. However,...

A critical part of the manufacturing business is transportation logistics management. Commercial vehicles, especially large...

Digital communication is changing the way we connect, work, and shop. Grocery stores and big box stores are faced with the need...

Today's consumers demand more flexibility and satisfaction than ever before. If they aren't happy with a product, they want to be...

Economic growth is occurring at a dizzying rate across a wide variety of industries. As consumers shift from shopping in-store to...

Holiday retail sales are beginning earlier than ever, which means that retailers need to be fully staffed earlier in the year as...

With healthcare costs rising across the board, it's critical for hospitals to examine every area in which overspending may occur...

Supply chain management has seen an increase in complexity over the past few decades. No longer are supply chain managers just...

In recent years, there's been a strong movement to eat more locally grown foods. People want to support local farmers and they...

Strategic procurement teams must be able to work closely with many departments throughout the organization, while still keeping...

Holiday spending accounts for over $650 billion every year in the United States alone. Many businesses make the majority of their...

Managing a hospital supply chain can be challenging in and of itself. Add supply chain disruptions to the mix and challenging...

Throughout the food supply chain, food supplies come from many places, travel for long distances, and are handled by many people....

With US unemployment at just 3.8%, companies have their work cut out for them when it comes to attracting (and retaining) the...

In today’s regulated supply chain, the end of a product lifecycle is just as important as the beginning. Your manufacturing...

There’s nothing worse than when the food in your refrigerator goes bad. We’ve all been guilty of letting our leftovers hang out a...

Over the last decade, there has been a flowering of e-commerce. Everyone is ordering everything online, and if you don’t have...

“Alexa, order fresh towels.” The next time you stay at a hotel, you may find yourself talking to a smart speaker instead of a...

The future of transportation is autonomous. Whether you’re shipping goods across the sea or across the highways, your products...

One of the tricky things about managing a supply chain is that even the smallest problems don't happen in a vacuum. One issue at...

To get an idea of just how important brand consistency is, think about your business like a restaurant. When someone comes into a...

Perishable items are simply defined as anything that can "decay or go bad very quickly." This includes food, beverages, and...

Over the last few years, businesses in nearly every industry that you can think of have looked for new opportunities to create...

Just how important is your supply chain to your organization? In one word, very. According to one recent study, 79% of companies...

Every type of business has its seasons - which can be both positive and negative depending on which industry in particular that...

 Yesterday’s science fiction is becoming far closer to reality as industries along the supply chain are dramatically increasing...

You probably know that e-commerce sales have been soaring over the past few years. This website shows that retail e-commerce...

If you had to make a list of all the concepts that supply chain managers absolutely hate, "waste" would undoubtedly be right at...

To say that tariffs and trade agreements can have an impact on the way the global supply chain operates is a massive...

Most companies have volumes of data about the general buying categories of its customers. You likely have buyer personas for your...

In a traditional customer feedback process, a customer (usually one that is either very satisfied or very upset) will respond to...

There's an old saying that tells us that in the world of business, you need to go where your customers are. But due to the...

In the digital world that we're now living in where buying a particular product is as simple as clicking a computer mouse a few...

It's true that the decision to outsource certain aspects of your supply chain services is a big one. But, in...

Never underestimate the value of having an expert on your side. If your supply chain is struggling to meet its goals or seems to...

Technology is continuously growing and improving — and the supply chain industry can benefit from the many improvements that come...

To get the best start to the new year, successful supply chain companies need to focus on ways to optimize their supply chain...

As technology changes the way that businesses operate in both the B2B and B2C realms, businesses have to quickly adjust their...

As 2017 reaches its final weeks, we reflect back on this year's blunders in supply chain planning. While basking in the afterglow...

Cleanliness is the best tactic for preventing foodborne illness. While working in the food service industry, you've likely heard...

In many ways, a supply chain is more than just a series of processes - it's a living, breathing entity that needs to be...

Each year, foodborne illnesses and diseases cause thousands of Americans to become sick, hospitalized, or even die. The most...

Consider supply chain management the "B" in the ABC of your company’s business process, with A being your product and C the...

Technology and innovations play an undeniable role when it comes to supply chain efficiency, but that doesn't mean there's no...

In a lot of ways, a supply chain is almost like a living, breathing entity - something that negatively affects one area of the...

Bed & breakfasts combine the best aspects of hotels and restaurants: the comfortable cozy rooms and the tasty meals. But...

While most businesses only have to deal with online threats, supply chains have an even tougher job. After all, there are often...

Ever heard that saying, "one man's trash is another man's treasure?" At Dell, they are taking those words an extra mile by...

If your company has been struggling to find innovative, young employees to fill vacant positions, perhaps it's time to completely...

In the past few years, many high-profile cyber security breaches have affected large supply chains. Target saw 110 million...

When it comes to the food and beverage market, Nestlé dominates over the competition as the world's biggest company of its kind....

Research shows consumers value companies that prioritize customer service, transparency, and providing excellent products. Those...

Tax season is still far off, but you can make doing your taxes much easier on yourself if you prepare properly for filing....

When it comes to back-to-school shopping, you might think that parents are carrying the brunt of the financial burden. While...

Unilever has officially achieved zero waste, and now it wants to help other companies follow suit. But what exactly is zero waste?

Summer is here and you're on holiday from work - but that's no reason for your brain to take a poolside nap! When you're working...

The driverless car will certainly play an important role in your supply chain optimization within the upcoming years. Last year, ...

According to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a company's supply chain is responsible for four times the direct emission...

Within the United States, the National Safety Council (NSC) routinely checks the ergonomics of a workplace, even for employees...

As active shooters in workplaces have become more and more common, it comes as no surprise that week 3 of the National Safety...

Week two of National Safety Month is all about worker fatigue. Fatigue in the workplace can have disastrous consequences,...

Before beginning any building maintenance and repair work, it's vital that you protect yourself against accidents. Slip and fall...

When most people think about the Internet of Things (IoT), they envision consumer-level products — usually wearable fitness...

Implementing sustainable supply chain practices is an essential part of cultivating a business for the twenty-first century. But...

Cybershoring, or robotic automation within your supply chain, is a pressing topic of discussion all over the globe. Otherwise...

We hear it often, but it’s important to reiterate: whatever the customer wants, they get. Those words are never as true as they...

The late John Wooden focused on fundamentals. In much the same way, any business seeking success in the procurement management...

Despite all the recent hype surrounding healthcare policy, the fact remains that technology — not politics — will likely be the...

Considering the overall supply chain when making packaging decisions will help to reduce costs. Evaluating how packaging moves...

Although methods such as strategic sourcing have improved indirect supply chain performance, one could argue that these methods...

Food waste across the hospitality supply chain is quickly becoming a global crisis. According to the U.S. Food and Agriculture...

With the current climate in Washington regarding the healthcare debate, inevitable changes in the U.S. system will affect every...

Hotel rooms run out of toilet paper. Customs officers hold avocados hostage without process. Questions arise about mystery meat....

Supply chain management traditionally focuses on coordinating the flow of goods and services from suppliers to manufacturers, to...

Supply chain management teams continually seek to increase efficiency and productivity while anticipating delays and changes in...

Severe weather conditions test the strength of any supply chain. Regardless of whether a forecast indicates the approach of a...

You can’t open a major tech news site these days without encountering the words “big data.” Tech journalists have written...

Supply chain management is poised on the brink of a major seismic rift that will permeate every level of the sector.  The entire...

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is an important part of every organization, whether small or large. SCM is the active management of...

In the foodservice industry, there are few better examples of great procurement management than McDonald's. Excellent procurement...

Innovation is at the heart of many kinds of success. For supply chain management, innovation means making a business more...

When most of us think about food safety, we think about how our food is produced: what pesticides were used in growing produce,...

Successful supply chain management requires a company to recover from disruptions, which are a normal part of any business. The...

Sanitation generally refers to practices that prevent humans from coming into contact with agents of disease, such as...

Supply chain management is always evolving. In fact, the smartest techniques for supply chain optimization are always shifting,...

Proper hospital inventory management can be tricky: administrators and healthcare supply chain professionals must make sure their...

When Coca-Cola originally launched its “Share a Coke” campaign in 2013, the soft drink giant saw a huge boost in its already...

With environmental concerns on the rise, eco-friendly cleaning supply alternatives have flooded the industry—in a good...

The time has come to seek outside advice on your business matters. You've hired a procurement consultant, or are in the process...

2016 has been an eventful year for the supply chain industry. Several product recalls have made the news, and though many stories...

As healthcare organizations are being forced to cut costs and find ways to increase efficiency, the supply chain is one of the...

One of the most common phrases we associate with supply chain planning is, famously enough, "supply and demand." However, what...

Since its launch in the 1980’s, autonomous cars have piqued the interests of automobile manufacturers and software developers....

As in any other line of business, supply chain optimization is critical in almost every aspect of the food supply industry. The...

Fluctuating oil prices are proving to be a substantial challenge among businesses in terms of planning their supply chain...

As companies increase their revenue, branch into multi building locations, and expand globally, maximizing interrelated business...

It’s a no brainer to examine costs associated with the goods and materials in your direct supply chain to discover ways to reduce...

With manufacturers using more than 30% of the nation’s energy, corporate sustainability and global warming have been hot issues...

  In a 2016 survey conducted by MHI and Deloitte, a logistics industry group, 35% of respondents said they’d already adopted...

Historically, group purchasing organizations (GPOs) have been primarily utilized within the healthcare industry. In fact,...

In a recent survey by Harvard University, about 2/3 of adults with low paying jobs indicated that they go to work when they are...

When evaluating the efficiency of your manufacturing operations, the most commonly analyzed figures are the items needed to run...

When you are running a business, it's important to look for new ways to reduce waste. Whether you are evaluating alternative...

Your indirect supply chain is a treasure trove of hidden extraneous spend. A frequent challenge with cutting the fat is figuring...

The benign term, "indirect", negates the vital impact improper resource allocation can have on a company's bottom line. Indirect...

To have the most reliable strategic procurement, you need a strong supplier on your team. Even if your supplier relationship is...

Self-driving cars have been on many manufacturers’ minds since Google announced that it had mastered the technology in 2011. With...

Whether you're trying to keep up with customer expectations or align with new industry standards, implementing a sustainability...

Business is booming, and you’re enjoying explosive growth. That’s great…so what’s keeping you up at night? The fear that your...

There’s a running joke that a hospital is where you go to get sick. The reality, however, isn’t very funny. From hospitals to...

The saying, “the more things change, the more they stay the same,” is not only a cliché, it’s a bad one – especially when it...

When you hear the phrase “supply chain automation,” do you think of science-fiction robots gliding around your warehouse, pulling...

By 2020, the market for analytics in the healthcare industry is expected to reach nearly $20 billion, with predictive analytics...

Packaging has been a source of frustration and the object of jokes ever since the days when you practically needed a Swiss Army...

Leading a supply chain’s transformation from a tactical to a strategic approach can make even the most seasoned professional...

From ordering supplies, to staying up to date on the latest technological trends, to meeting optimization goals, procurement...

There’s a seemingly endless supply of information out there on supply chain planning, but a lot of it seems to assume you’re...

It seems as if everyone is talking about the latest and greatest supply chain solutions. In fact, there’s so much buzz about it...

Prevention and preparation are especially important for those working in building maintenance. According to the U.S. Bureau of...

UPC codes have been the gold standard of product tracking and POS transactions for decades. With the proliferation of smartphone...

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about food safety. Most of it revolves around sanitation, pesticides, and GMOs. However,...

Not too many years ago, anyone who wanted to know where a shipment was had to pick up the phone and call someone. It was a manual...

Consumers say they care about sustainability and ethical business practices, but do they really? Would anybody really choose a...

The flu has been spreading across the country with a vengeance this year, and the flu season isn’t over yet. In the U.S., flu...

Even if you didn’t grow up watching Mary Poppins, the myth is a familiar one: Somebody shows up at your doorstep, opens their bag...

Your people know their stuff. You’ve made it clear that strategic procurement is a priority, and they’ve internalized that...

Over the summer, we wrote about the six metrics you should be tracking for insight into your supply chain’s health and...

Supply chain inefficiency is a major factor in healthcare costs. For example, the supply chain now accounts for 25% of...

Everybody is talking about sustainability these days, but some companies are already doing it – and doing it well. One of those...

When you think of an office job the image of a comfortable, air-conditioned, and safe room buzzing with computers comes to mind....

No matter what type of business you’re in, it seems as if there are always a few topics that are so trendy you get tired of...

One of the most beneficial aspects of the Internet is the free flow of ideas. Anybody with Internet access can learn about the...

Not too long ago, we published a blog post on which metrics matter the most for supply chain optimization. If you track those...

From the consumer perspective, stretch film is a lot like a cockroach: It’s everywhere, and it survives all attempts to kill it....

Maintaining a safe workplace is a top issue in any industry, but it’s a paramount concern in warehouse inventory management:...

Hospitals are supposed to be sterile environments. Patients come in with all sorts of bacteria and infections, so to keep them...

The term “supply chain” is becoming less and less accurate. Modern technology provides you with a veritable cornucopia of vendor...

One of the most important—but often overlooked—aspects of supply chain management is shipping. You rely on the materials your...

Procurement management is what drives your organization. How you fare as a business depends almost entirely on what you have to...

It’s understandable that many companies are focused on reducing cost in the supply chain, as stakeholders are typically motivated...

In every industry, companies of all sizes and geographic locations need commercial janitorial supplies in order to operate. This...

You’ve probably read it all and received tons of unsolicited advice on optimizing your warehouse inventory management practices,...

While the majority of consumer and media attention is focused on B2C markets, it’s actually the B2B counterpart that’s been...

If any aspect of your business involves shipping, you know that these expenses make up a considerable portion of your operations...

Retaining a firm for procurement management and procurement consultant services is a wise move for any organization, as these...

Too many organizations see the supply chain as a necessary cost of doing business, failing to recognize that it holds enormous...

Although the economy has made steps towards recovery since the Great Recession of the late 2000s, companies in all industries are...

Much has been said about millennials and their impact on almost every field: the workplace, the way brands advertise, the way...

Anyone who is even partially responsible for supply chain management can tell you how important it is to track the proper...

For some healthcare managers, inventory is one of those necessary evils, something that has to be dealt with even though it's...

Those in the supply chain management field know that the level of emissions from trucks is one of the most publicly denounced...

In every field, there are companies that innovate and set the bar so high that other businesses have no choice but to try to...

The picture of the modern supply chain is much different than years ago, when great customer service involved on-time delivery of...

E-commerce is experiencing a boom in growth as companies turn to online selling as a means of supplementing their brick and...