June 2018
Intermediate to advanced
248 pages
6h 32m
English
Chapter 2 highlights and discusses the role of packaging in adding value in logistics throughout the whole supply chain. A key argument is to apply a holistic view to the supply chain thus making informed trade-offs between various packaging requirements. The chapter also discusses standardization and packaging postponement, and their impacts on packaging performance.
Traditionally, packaging is often viewed as a ‘necessary evil’ that generates waste. Research and practice, however, have demonstrated that packaging is strategically important and has a significant impact on supply chain performance. A supply chain approach to packaging can ...
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