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Reimagine, reuse, recycle: How to reach sustainable packaging targets in retail

McKensey

Retailers face costly packaging supply constraints, making it harder to contend with consumer and regulatory pressure to be more sustainable. Four actions can help.

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Digital twins: The key to unlocking end-to-end supply chain growth

McKensey

Complexity, COVID-19, and competition have upended supply chain organizations. They can reignite revenue growth and deepen resilience by deploying AI-powered digital twins.

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Tractor Supply cuts diversity efforts and Black farmers association fights back

Work Life

The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts. ” Tractor Supply declined to comment further when reached on Tuesday. .

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How transparency and traceability are reinventing the future of business

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But a growing number of companies view transparency in their supply chains and manufacturing processes as a competitive advantage, and they’re not waiting for regulators to mandate disclosures. Last week, GS1 US, a member of the GS1 standards-setting organization, convened its annual supply chain conference.

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Walmart to give workers bonuses and train them for trade jobs

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stores and supply networks that will give them an opportunity to move into roles in facilities maintenance, refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and automation. The retailer said that $87,500 had been the average that new truck drivers could make in their first year. Anne D’Innocenzio AP Retail Writer

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Can ergonomics in the workplace boost employee retention?

Insperity

It sets the right tone when your onboarding process includes helping each new employee get the tools and supplies they need to work comfortably and safely on their first day or week. New employees, both those new to the workforce or new to your company, may especially benefit from a quick crash course on the basics of ergonomics.

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The Batra Group Offices – London

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Designing a flexible space for multiple retail brands within The Batra Group Maris Interiors worked with the global organisation behind the big-name fashion brands to create a multifaceted office with the flexibility to showcase different names within the group. The lowest floor is dedicated to showrooms, storage, and flexible event space.

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