Sustainability Theater at MODEX 2020

For decades, reusables have been used in the supply chain to move product faster, safer, more cost-effectively with the goal of reducing a company’s impact on the environment. And now, today’s consumer is looking for reusable packaging on the shelf and in their cart. As today’s leading companies look to better support the circular economy, it starts with the supply chain. Attend to learn how supply chain packaging can help support the circular economy. Key Takeaways: - Better understanding of reusables 101 - Understanding of today’s landscape related to circular economy - Why it matters now from a customer standpoint - How supply chain packaging fits into sustainable strategies

For decades, reusables have been used in the supply chain to move product faster, safer, more cost-effectively with the goal of reducing a company’s impact on the environment. And now, today’s consumer is looking for reusable packaging on the shelf and in their cart. As today’s leading companies look to better support the circular economy, it starts with the supply chain. Attend to learn how supply chain packaging can help support the circular economy. Key Takeaways: - Better understanding of reusables 101 - Understanding of today’s landscape related to circular economy - Why it matters now from a customer standpoint - How supply chain packaging fits into sustainable strategies

There are many benefits to leveraging a reusable packaging program. However, in order to reap all of the benefits for your supply chain, the total cost is a factor. This discussion will give insights on what to look for when it comes to hidden costs and how to increase longevity from your program. Discover how specifying the right program for your pallets, containers/totes, bulk bins and dunnage in your supply chain. Understand what the total costs are when developing in a reusable packaging program. You’ll learn what to leverage when looking for a sustainable program that creates longevity within your supply chain. Know how and where to optimize your program.

Are you a foreign company that has a significant amount of US-based customers? OR do you have a product or service that you’re thinking of taking to market in the US? With the US economy thriving, investors from around the globe (both individuals and institutional) are interested in taking a look at the US market. After all, there are a lot of opportunities: from starting up a branch operation, to joint venturing with US partners and buying existing American companies. However, the investment opportunities in the States do not come without risks. As in any business transaction, a favorable financial climate is only part of the story. Unless one reviews carefully all the aspects of the transaction and all potential risks, what seems like a great opportunity can end up becoming a financial disaster. This session will outline the key points that a company entering the US market should consider carefully before signing on to such a project. Topics for discussion will include: • How to approach the market • Legal considerations/US incorporation and immigration • Accounting considerations – how/when to structure your US entity • Economic incentives and how they are structured / site location • Risk avoidance/liability Key Takeaways: - How to approach the market - Legal considerations/US incorporation and immigration - Accounting considerations – how/when to structure your US entity - Economic incentives and how they are structured / site location - Risk avoidance/liability