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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.
Rail & Intermodal
Potential Canadian Rail Strike Causes Increased Stress Along West Coast
Food Safety
Building a Strong Food Safety Culture Across the Food Supply Chain
Food Safety
How Recall Response Optimizes Food Supply Chain Safety
Risk/Compliance
Business Leaders Align New Strategies to Offset Risk
Supply Chain Visibility
Cyberattacks, Labor Shortages, Oil Prices Top Threats to Supply Chains
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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!
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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
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Risk/Compliance
U.S.-German Partnership Faces Loss of Trust but High Expectations
Declining optimism since 2022 may reflect a sense of disappointment rather than entrenched pessimism, as expectations in the partnership remain very high.
Trucking
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Underscores Critical Importance of Modernizing Interstate Highways
From 2022-2050, freight moved annually in the United States by trucks is expected to increase 93% in value (inflation-adjusted dollars) and 47% by weight. U.S. business logistics costs reached $2.3 trillion in 2022, representing 9.1% of U.S. GDP.
Automation
Loading Dock Communication System
APS Resource introduced the APS&GO 2.0 loading dock communication system.
AI/AR
AI-Powered Supply Chain Traceability Tools
TradeBeyond introduced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered supply chain traceability tools, allowing global brands and retailers to improve visibility and reduce risks in their supply chains.
Carbon Footprint
ESG Toolkit
TT Club debuted an active toolkit to assist members, partners and service providers in the development of relevant policies as they pertain to environmental, social, governance (ESG).
Risk/Compliance
How ID Verification Can Combat Cargo Theft
By implementing advanced ID verification processes, businesses can ascertain and authenticate the identities of drivers and personnel involved at every stage of logistics operations.
Risk/Compliance
Steps to Mitigate Risk in Cargo Theft
Trust and cross-industry cooperation, in addition to utilizing prevention methods informed by data, will best position organizations to efficiently maintain risk mitigation against rising threats such as theft.
Risk/Compliance
Escalating Middle East Tensions Trigger Surge in Freight Rates
As the situation unfolds in the Middle East, stakeholders are closely monitoring developments and preparing for potential impacts on global trade and shipping markets.
Risk/Compliance
Safeguarding Platform to Help Combat Fraud in Transportation and Logistics
Descartes Systems Group developed Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard to help freight brokers, 3PLs and shippers identify and prevent fraudulent activities related to carrier information, load tracking, and shipment status.
Emerging Technologies
I'm Fine. Everything is Fine.
The supply chains of today are up against the clock in a number of ways, whether it's meeting California's renewable energy mandates, or FSMA's updated regulations, or even just being able to conduct business in an orderly fashion.
Trucking
InRoute Connect to Improve Turnaround Times for Commercial Vehicles in Need of Maintenance
Intangles announced InRoute Connect, a product designed to significantly improve the turnaround time of commercial vehicles in need of maintenance while on the road.
Cold Storage
How to Choose the Right Cold Storage Warehouse
With a multitude of available options, selecting the right cold storage solution can be daunting for even the most well-run operation.
Cold Chain
Cold Chain Track-and-Trace Technology to Exceed $7B
ABI Research projects that worldwide revenues from food cold chain track-and-trace operations will surpass $7 billion by 2032.
WMS/TMS
Improving Traceability with a Warehouse Management System
Technologies like warehouse management systems (WMS) are offering a better way for retailers to gain real-time visibility into inventory levels, locations, and movements.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Container Traders Anticipate Rise in Disruptions and Increase in Container Prices
In the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collision, supply chain professionals are anticipating price hikes, as indicated by a significant rise in sentiment for container price increases released by Container xChange.
Risk/Compliance
Extreme Weather is Top Challenge for Transportation Professionals in 2024
Shippers and carriers are prioritizing climate change, sustainability and new partnerships while capacity is favorable, according to research compiled by Breakthrough.
Risk/Compliance
Avetta Acquired by Private Equity Firm
EQT Private Equity acquired Avetta from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, leveraging its global footprint, purpose-driven approach, and digital and sustainability expertise to support Avetta's ongoing growth journey.
Rail & Intermodal
Biden-Harris Final Rule on Train Crew Size Safety Requirements to Improve Rail Safety
The new rule enhances safety in the rail industry by generally requiring and emphasizing the importance and necessity of a second crewmember on all trains.
Software Solutions
ERP’s Direct Impact on Quality and Efficiency in Food Manufacturing
With the addition of an ERP solution, manufacturers can benefit from a centralized business management system, acting as a single source of truth.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Descartes Strengthens Global Trade Intelligence with OCR Acquisition
Descartes Systems Group acquired OCR Services, Inc. for $90 million.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Impacts Movement of Vehicles, Raw Materials and More
While the full extent of the impact is yet to be determined, the collision is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the Port of Baltimore and its role in the regional and national economy.
Risk/Compliance
Mitigating Supply Chains: More Than Just Table-Stakes
Not being able to see ahead and predict and plan accordingly is what sometimes plagues many of today’s supply chain companies. Here’s why mitigating supply chain threats is of utmost importance heading into 2024.
Risk/Compliance
Supply Chain Industry to Double Down on Risk Management
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Ron Greene, VP of business development at Overhaul, about the rise in labor disruptions and cargo theft, and why companies need to double down on risk management in 2024.
Automation
Dock-to-Dock Track-and-Trace Platform for Food and Beverage Brands
Sojo Industries released Sojo Shield, a first-of-its-kind dock-to-dock software platform that provides immediate and accurate reporting on critical tracking events such as shipping, receiving and transport.
Cold Chain
3 Key Areas to Prioritize for Improved Management of Cold Chain Logistics
Given the size and growth of this complex logistics segment, logistics leaders must improve the control and performance of cold chain management.
Risk/Compliance
Partner Risk Insights Platform to Help Businesses Digitize Third-Party Risk Management
Aon plc launched Partner Risk Insights, a digital platform powered by CoverWallet to help U.S. organizations simplify the way they manage insurance-related third-party risk.
Regulations
Real-Time Document Collaboration
ETQ released the ETQ Reliance NXG quality management system, which includes real-time document collaboration using Microsoft 365, expanded data collection capabilities and user interface features for a better user experience.
Risk/Compliance
CPG’s Hidden Value Source: The Legal Department
By leveraging legal finance, CPG companies mitigate risks associated with litigation and access a significant source of capital.
Cold Chain
Rise in Cargo Theft in Cold Food Chain
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Amy Childress, VP of monitoring, cargo for Copeland, about the reason behind cargo theft’s unprecedented increase and more.
Cold Chain
Keeping Cold Chain Fleets Safe and Efficient in Severe Weather
Advanced fleet technology is the lynchpin of safety and efficiency for fleets managing cold chain logistics, helping to save lives, time, and money when the weather takes a turn.