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Expert Columnists
The Next ‘Everything Shortage’ is Coming. Are You Planning for It?
Is another “everything shortage” looming? Some signs point to yes — but our industry is much better prepared this time around.
Expert Columnists
The Impact of Exosuits on Safety
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Major Trade Laws Hinge on the Election: How This Impacts Nearshorers
Supply Chain Visibility
New Data-Sharing Mandates are Forcing Retailers, F&B Partners to Instill Trust and Collaboration
Grocery Retail
The Future is Omnichannel
Food Safety
Building a Strong Food Safety Culture Across the Food Supply Chain
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Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Continues to Impact Shipments
Baltimore is running out of freight to pick up due to the lack of inbound shipments, so the containers at port have been sitting for a while.
Warehousing
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
Webinars
SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
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Register now to hear from experts from McKinsey Co., FTR Transportation Intelligence, NetStock and Trailer Bridge talk all things transportation, company culture, Generative AI and more.
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Supply Chain Visibility
Tive, Food Shippers of America Study Reveals 75% of Food Shippers Investing in Supply Chain Visibility Technology
Close to 75% of survey respondents say they’re investing in technologies to support supply chain/shipment visibility, according to new research from Tive and the Food Shippers of America.
Supply Chain Visibility
Supply Chain Pressure Remains Pain Point Amid Red Sea Crisis
The escalation of the “Red Sea Crisis” amid heightened geopolitical tensions between Israel and Hamas has sent ripples through global trade and operations.
3PL/4PL
Total Distribution Acquires D+S Distribution, Integrated Logistics Services
Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Peoples Services, Inc. (PSI), acquired the assets of D+S Distribution, Inc. and Integrated Logistics Services, Inc.
Expert Columnists
The Next ‘Everything Shortage’ is Coming. Are You Planning for It?
Is another “everything shortage” looming? Some signs point to yes — but our industry is much better prepared this time around.
Robotics
Human Augmentation Platform
German Bionic unveiled its comprehensive 360° Human Augmentation Platform, a user-centered ecosystem that integrates the latest versions of the Apogee series e-exoskeletons and German Bionic OS.
Rail & Intermodal
Potential Canadian Rail Strike Causes Increased Stress Along West Coast
The potential Canadian rail strike is causing more stress to West Coast shippers forced to divert containers to avoid potential operational issues, according to recent data from ITS Logistics.
Featured Videos
Mentorship Programs
Women in Supply Chain: Manifest's Pam Simon Talks Embracing the Supply Chain Journey
Pam Simon, conference chair and EVP of programming for Manifest, hosted by Connectiv, named one of our 2023 Women in Supply Chain award winners, talks relationships, work-life balance and embracing the journey.
FLOG Video Library
Women in Supply Chain: ALOM's Lisa Dolan Challenges Conferences to Make a Stage for Diverse Panelists
Cold Storage
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Ndustrial's Charles Tuck Talks Carbon Neutrality in Cold Storage
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain and Pros to Know: Container Maintenance, Marino Group's David Miller Talks Worker Safety
Food Safety
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: PLM FLeet's Don Durm Details Food Safety Best Practices
Automation
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: enVista's Thomas Stretar Talks Warehouse Automation
Software Solutions
Grip Launches Next Generation Order Management System for Perishable DTC Brands
Grip launched Pulse, a state-of-the-art order management system and multi-directional dashboard that provides e-commerce brands with unprecedented insights and control over their operations.
Expert Columnists
The Impact of Exosuits on Safety
It is becoming clear that exos—when well-implemented—have the potential to significantly enhance the supply chain.
Trucking
Unfavorable Freight Rates, Financing Costs to Negatively Impact Trucking Conditions
Highly unfavorable freight rates were the principal headwind for the trucking industry in March as the market remains soft for trucking companies.
Automation
Outdoor Charger for Farms, Ports, Cargo Terminals and More
EnerSys introduced the NexSys+ Outdoor charger, the ideal charging solution for equipment applications exposed to the elements.
Automation
Business Case for Warehouse Automation Has Never Been Stronger
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Sean Wallingford, president and CEO of Swisslog Americas, about why the business case for warehouse automation has never been stronger and the return on investment has never been shorter.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Major Trade Laws Hinge on the Election: How This Impacts Nearshorers
Here’s the most likely effects that a Trump or Biden administration would have on tariffs, trade regulations, and diplomatic tensions over the next four years.
Supply Chain Visibility
Allianz Trade Study Finds 8 Out of 10 Companies Feel Confident About Exports
According to an Allianz Trade survey, eight out of 10 exporters feel confident about exports, despite all of the challenges overseas. However non-payment risk is still top of mind, and 53% of companies are considering relocating supply chains.
Software Solutions
AI-Based Technology to Enhance Next-Generation Safety Systems
PlusProtect is a scalable technology that allows global Tier 1 automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturers to offer enhanced safety features in their next-generation safety systems.
Grocery Retail
E-Grocery Sales Reach $8.5B in April
Growth in spending, driven largely by ship-to-home, generated most of the year-over-year sales uplift as overall penetration held steady and order frequency slipped compared to a year ago.
Supply Chain Visibility
New Data-Sharing Mandates are Forcing Retailers, F&B Partners to Instill Trust and Collaboration
Data sharing among ecosystem partners will be pervasive. The sooner everyone accepts that, the sooner companies can start implementing the kinds of changes that can create competitive advantage and value for all parties.
Supply Chain Visibility
GEP Study Shows Global Supply Chains Operating at Close to Full Capacity
Improving activity across global supply chains are a direct result of healthier demand, which has picked up consistently in the year-to-date after considerable weakness in 2023.
AI/AR
Executives Invest Millions in Sustainability and AI-Driven Supply Chains
A majority (84%) of global businesses report experiencing supply chain disruptions within the last year, according to a new Blue Yonder study, and in the United States, that number was in line at 85%, down slightly from 87% in 2023 and 88% in 2022.
Grocery Retail
The Future is Omnichannel
Because omnichannel shoppers engage more frequently and through multiple channels, they have a higher lifetime value.
Trucking
Shippers Forecast Stabilizing Market for Q3
The Q3 2024 index data reveals an optimistic outlook in business sentiment moderated by limited revenue growth expectations, according to BlueGrace Logistics.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Descartes Data Shows Resilient Economy Despite Global Instability
In April, U.S. container import volumes increased 3% from March and 9.3% when compared to the same month last year, consistent with a strong and resilient economy in the face of global instability, according to data from Descartes Systems Group.
Supply Chain Visibility
project44’s New Management Capabilities to Help Customers Mitigate Supply Chain Disruption
project44 announced new capabilities within the Movement by project44 platform, enabling users to act decisively during a developing crisis.
Robotics
How Robotics Fills the Labor Gap
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Jim Hoefflin, CEO, Softeon, about how automation subsystems help supply chain companies fill a need in their whole ecosystem.
Food Safety
Building a Strong Food Safety Culture Across the Food Supply Chain
Organizations across the supply chain must build and maintain strong food safety cultures by elevating their food safety standards, reducing chemical dependency, harnessing advanced technologies, embracing sustainability, and fostering strong leadership.
AI/AR
DeepHow Introduces Smart AI Quizzing for Skilled Workforce Training
Leveraging advanced generative AI technology, this feature ensures personalized learning experiences while continuously verifying employees' skills.
Food Safety
How Recall Response Optimizes Food Supply Chain Safety
Food suppliers are increasingly embracing RAIN RFID tagging to optimize supply chain safety and ensure real-time insights into product origins, journey stops and expiration dates.
Supply Chain Visibility
End-to-End Planning Platform Provides Real-World Supply Chain Probabilities
John Galt Solutions introduced into its Atlas Planning Platform an end-to-end probabilistic planning approach that provides a comprehensive model of real-world supply chain probabilities.
Trucking
Uber Freight Data Reveals Resilient Economy, Stable Supply Chains
The freight market continues to remain stable and in shippers’ favor, according to recent data from Uber Freight. Consumer spending has recovered from a winter slowdown, and the manufacturing sector has expanded for the first time in 16 months.
Cold Chain
Candor Expedite Unveils New Food Chain Division
Candor Food Chain combines the company’s national shipping services with a fully reusable cold packaging solution that allows pallet and box-sized refrigerated and frozen shipments to go by regular transport.
Trucking
Working Capital Solution for Shippers and Carriers
Cass Information Systems, Inc. launched Amplify by Cass, an addition to the Cass Financial Suite that helps enterprises and their freight carriers improve working capital levels.