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Sustainable Supply Chain Packaging Increasing Density For High Cube Low Weight Textiles, Caryn Espy
Sustainable Supply Chain Packaging Increasing Density For High Cube Low Weight Textiles, Caryn Espy
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This thesis explores techniques for efficient, sustainable packaging of high cube, low weight products. It is based on a project initiated at Macy’s Merchandising Group, a product development division of Macy’s Inc. The company challenged its interns to create an environmentally conscious business proposal that would also reduce expenses. This thesis is an extension of the original proposal.
As part of the production of soft goods at Macy’s, samples of each item are sent air freight from overseas manufacturers to theNew York Cityheadquarters. Sample shipping amounts to a significant expense because products are sent via air freight.
In the process …