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Last-Mile
The Future Outlook of Last-Mile in Grocery
Today, optimization technology, delivery options and software are growing and holding firm as pivotal pieces in the last-mile of grocery. Access this content to learn about what types of technology are on the rise for last-mile delivery in grocery.
Worker Safety
Software and Data Analytics Platform to Improve Worker Safety
Design-Build
Miner Acquires Dependable Dock & Door
Automation
3-Runner Pallet to Improve Handling Efficiency in Automation
Design-Build
Conducting Site Due Diligence Avoids Costly Delays
Automation
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: enVista's Thomas Stretar Talks Warehouse Automation
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3PL/4PL
Nominations Open for 2024 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award
3PLs and cold storage providers remain a key puzzle piece to building and nurturing partnerships, cultivating resilience and helping companies in the cold food space overcome supply chain disruptions. Submissions close March 22.
Webinars
SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
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Register now to hear from experts about the State of Today’s Supply Chains through topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Electrification, Company Culture and more.
Sponsored
Transfer Loads From One Pallet Type to Another
Columbia's Load Transfer Stations (LTS) optimize your facility's lift truck productivity, reduce labor and shipping costs and help reduce contamination from entering production areas.
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Material Handling Equipment
4 Forklift Battery Trends to Watch in 2024
To better understand the opportunities and challenges influencing motive power decision-makers in 2024, here are the Top 4 forklift battery trends in 2024.
Robotics
Integrated Autonomous Mobile Robot with Lifter and Roller Modules
OMRON launched new mid-range autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) -- the MD-650 and MD-900 with mobile robotic equipment (MRE) from ROEQ.
Trucking
Navigating the Food Distribution Landscape
Here are the challenges and opportunities that characterize food distribution and practical strategies to help businesses effectively address evolving consumer demands.
Automation
Kardex FulfillX Warehouse Execution System
Kardex introduced Kardex FulfillX, a warehouse execution system designed specifically for AutoStore empowered by Kardex systems.
Material Handling Equipment
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Yale Lift Truck's Brendan McCann Talks Optimization
Brendan McCann, director of major accounts, food processing and distribution for Yale Lift Truck Technologies, was named one of our Rising Stars from this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.
Material Handling Equipment
Big Lift Acquires ePicker
Big Lift LLC, a distributor of Big Joe Forklifts, acquired ePicker LLC, a material handling equipment provider that operates a network of material handling distributors.
Sponsored
Delegate your B2B integration to a market leader to simplify your exchanges
Cloud-based SaaS EDI allows the enterprise to focus on their core operations to focus on what matters most. Generix EDI SaaS supports all forms of electronic exchanges, connecting you to your wider ecosystem of customers, suppliers, and partners.
Last-Mile
The Roadmap to Adopting Gig Work Begins with Technology
Rather than depend solely on a gig workforce to improve numbers during busy times, existing technologies can accommodate shortages by enhancing planning and forecasting staffing needs.
Carbon Footprint
TPPL vs. Lithium Forklift Batteries: Which Technology is Winning?
Looking ahead, the price of lithium-ion batteries will decrease with scale, while further engineering advances in TPPL batteries will make them more expensive and less attractive than Li-ion.
Grocery Retail
GrazeCart Acquisition Expands D2C E-Commerce Technology for Farm-to-Fork Suppliers
POS Nation acquired GrazeCart, an e-commerce technology solution built specifically for farmers.
Automation
Autonomous Drone Scanning Technology for Enhanced Warehouse Inventory Management
Anyline partnered with Mondi to introduce a new autonomous drone inventory management software that can scan an entire warehouse efficiently.
Cold Storage
Cold Storage Demand Heats Up as Inventory Freezes
With the ongoing evolution of e-commerce, increasing demand, and scarcity of inventory, the cold storage real estate sector must remain agile and responsive to future market demands.
Trucking
New Space Construction Experiences 50% Drop While Consumer Sentiment Remains Positive: Study
Despite inflation, holiday spending in 2023 outpaced the year before, and the annual growth of spending continues, but the rate of growth is slowing and returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from ITS Logistics.
3PL/4PL
Nominations Open for 2024 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award
3PLs and cold storage providers remain a key puzzle piece to building and nurturing partnerships, cultivating resilience and helping companies in the cold food space overcome supply chain disruptions. Submissions close March 22.
Grocery Retail
How to Make Shipping to Grocery Warehouses and Distribution Centers a Success
By focusing on swift handling, temperature preservation, and efficient inventory turnover, businesses can enhance the overall effectiveness of their supply chain operations in the grocery industry.
Supply Chain Visibility
Supply Chain Rock Stars Unite
Today's supply chain rock stars are the true backbone of the cold food chain.
Robotics
Autonomous Robotic Piece-Picking System for Warehouse Order Fulfillment
The piece-picking system revolutionizes the level of autonomy and reliability of robotic order fulfillment in modern warehouse operations.
Automation
Smart Dock Management Solution
Chamberlain Group launched myQ Enterprise to digitally transform a facility’s dock operations into a more intelligent and automated process.
Sponsored
Delegate your B2B integration to a market leader to simplify your exchanges
Cloud-based SaaS EDI allows the enterprise to focus on their core operations to focus on what matters most. Generix EDI SaaS supports all forms of electronic exchanges, connecting you to your wider ecosystem of customers, suppliers, and partners.
Grocery Retail
U.S. E-Grocery Sales Up 2% Vs. Year Ago
Ship-to-home was the only segment to grow year-over-year as sales climbed to $1.5 billion in January, up 7.8% compared to a year ago.
Material Handling Equipment
Critical Turning Point for Lithium-Ion Forklifts
It is expected that by 2030, the global market share of lithium-ion models will exceed 50% in all classes, and Class 3.1 will become the first forklift type to achieve over 50% lithium-ion rate.
Grocery Retail
3 Tips for Food Manufacturers to Better Serve Retailers
Here are three actionable tips food logistics and supply chain professionals can implement to enhance and streamline their supply chain processes.
Emerging Technologies
Balancing High-Tech Efficiency and Human Touch in Restaurant Management
By embracing all aspects of technology, restaurants can revolutionize their operations, drive better results and thrive in today's highly competitive market.
Grocery Retail
Labor Market, Interest Rates to Play Major Roles in 2024: NRF Economist
After a better-than-expected performance in 2023, what happens with the economy in 2024 could depend largely on the labor market and what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates.
Material Handling Equipment
Ryder Acquires Cardinal Logistics
Ryder System, Inc. acquired Cardinal Logistics, enabling growth and further strengthening Ryder’s position as a customized dedicated contract carrier in North America.
Material Handling Equipment
How Automation Can Solve Problems in the Food Supply Chain
Automation allows farmers and food distributors to streamline their supply chains, relying on less labor to get their goods to market.
Material Handling Equipment
Power Sourcing Option Provides Path for Battery Technology Choices
Hyster Company launched Power Cellect, enabling users to easily switch power sources in electric trucks between traditional lead acid and low maintenance battery solutions.
Automation
AIR Wireless Charger for AGVs
EnerSys launched NexSys AIR wireless charger, engineered for a wide range of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), to automate charging and eliminate maintenance.
Automation
Integrating Building Design, Automation and Management to Improve Cold Storage Efficiency
When supported by advanced energy management strategies that minimize the power draw during peak periods, facilities can achieve new levels of energy and labor efficiency.
Software Solutions
Digital Platform Optimizes Facility Throughput
The Rite-Hite ONE Digital software platform helps unify material handling operations in warehouses, distribution centers, and other industrial facilities.