How labels can help meet the demands of complex e-commerce supply chains
By Andrew Palmer, director of sales, labels and forms at RRD
Brands don’t always consider labels as the first solution for navigating complex e-commerce supply chains. However, strategic labeling is essential to enable the efficient transportation of goods and boost environmental sustainability. Here, Andrew Palmer, director of sales, labels and forms at RRD, explains how labels can help meet the demands of modern-day delivery requirements.
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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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