A group of 14 early adopters representing major healthcare supply chains has summarized the results of an industry-wide effort to exchange standardized product data using the GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN).

Genco Supply Chain Solutions plans to use part of a $6.1 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to purchase hydrogen fuel-cell power units for use in a lift truck fleet Genco operates for Kimberly-Clark.

Saddle Creek Corp., a third-party logistics provider (3PL), has opened a West Coast distribution center (DC) for Riviana Foods Inc. and New World Pasta Co., the North American subsidiaries of Spanish food group Ebro Puleva.

Third-party logistics provider (3PL) Evans Distribution Systems has taken on three new logistics projects at facilities in Lenexa, Kan., Houston, and Memphis, Tenn.

A security program can help improve the safety of employees, assets and operations, while reducing operational costs.

Material handlers can improve end-of-line packaging sustainability by reducing stretch film consumption.

Companies looking to rebuild the workforce this year will confront new challenges in the labor market.

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