Warehousing / storage
Best practices
3D printing for next-generation eye-wear
Eyeing off the future in glasses Inspiration led to eye-wear frames made in metal and plastic using 3D printing Unique and tailored designs are possible Unprecedented material efficiency; almost no waste, no stock... A few years ago, the designer Patrick Hoet read about pioneering developments using...
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Standardising chemical product containers cuts waste in automotive sector
Seeing room for improvement is where it all starts Plant identifies how to reduce hazardous waste, save money and improve efficiency Measures cut hazardous waste by around 33 %, save staff time, and reduce production costs BRUSS Juntas Técnicas designs and manufactures high-end sealing systems for...
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Optimised and pooled logistics, co-transportation with other companies
Trends like online shopping, just-in-time production and delivery, and increasing warehouse costs are forcing logistics operators to deliver more frequently, which often means under-capacity loading. At the same time, fuel and vehicle costs are going up and consumers are conscious of the...