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Top Software & Tech Award Honors New-to-Market Solutions

NEW THIS YEAR: This award is now a new product award, honoring new-to-market software and technology solutions in both Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive audiences. Submissions close Sept. 22.

Stop, Drop and Nominate a Female Supply Chain Professional

This award honors female supply chain leaders and executives. NEW THIS YEAR, this award is now ALSO open to Food Logistics' readers as well. Submissions close July 14.

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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain 2023

June 6, 2023

Topics revolve around Procurement, Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Achieving a Sustainable Footprint and more.

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How ChatGPT Could Affect the Supply Chain Industry

Integrating LLMs for the CPG logistics supply chain holds immense potential for transforming the industry. These models empower businesses to make data-driven decisions, enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve overall customer satisfaction.

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Logistics Leaders Concerned with Increasing Operating Expenses, Fuel Costs, Inventory Supply

Inventory supply remains a concern among supply chain organizations, with one in three still grappling with inventory shortages while one in four are contending with oversupply.

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How FSMA’s Food Traceability Rule Presents Challenges and Opportunity

Complying with FSMA section 204 by 2026 will be a challenge. And it will require new solutions to constantly collect traceability data. But solutions now exist that turn the challenge into an industry-changing opportunity.

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Supply Chain Partnership Promotes Women in Supply Chain

Collaboration and partnership are an important aspect of promoting women in the supply chain. Check out the Supply Chain Network's first ever collaboration ahead of the Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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SymphonyAI Acquisition Expands AI Capabilities in Retail, CPG

SymphonyAI acquired 1010data, a technology platform provider of decision science, data management and data analytics.

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E-Commerce in Grocery Retail is Here to Stay. Here’s Why.

Andrew Benzinger, business development manager, AutoStore, details why e-commerce in grocery is here to stay.

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Top 5 Key Considerations for Effective Last-Mile Delivery

Plan your last-mile delivery, use the right technology, create a digital footprint of operations, be customer-centric, and make use of 3PL or your own fleet to get the items delivered.

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Shippers Conditions Slightly Less Favorable in March

For only the third time since May 2020, all four freight factors for the SCI – freight demand, capacity utilization, rates, and fuel costs were positive contributors to the index.

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Autonomous Drone Delivers Groceries, Takeout Food to Local Homes

Kyte is capable of delivering groceries, takeaway food and non-prescription medicines to sparsely populated areas and holiday homes in Norway.

There are several types of technology available in the market that enable temperature tracking across the food supply chain.

Temperature Tracking Heats Up: What Tools and Challenges Should You Be Aware Of?

When temperature tracking technology is implemented and operated correctly, it is an effective solution to ensuring the safety and quality of food for customers.

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How CPG Manufacturers Use Predictive AI to Remain Agile

If manufacturers are struggling to analyze challenges and identify specifically how those challenges will impact operations, they need digital tools that enable predictability and agility.

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Cold Chain Telematics Solution for Refrigerated Fleets

Webfleet Cold Chain helps fleet managers easily monitor, control and record temperature conditions across their refrigerated assets in real time.

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STG Logistics’ Latest Acquisition Adds Over-the-Road Capabilities

STG Logistics acquired Best Dedicated Solutions (BDS), a provider of over-the-road (OTR) transportation services.

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Consumer Brands Association, LabelMaster, Coresight Research Detail State of Supply Chains in This Week’s SCN Summit

SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain kicks off this week, bringing together industry experts and thought leaders to talk trends and technologies in the supply chain space and how they relate to the State of the Supply Chain.

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5 Tips to Avoid Most Common Safety Hazards at Loading Dock

It’s no secret that loading docks are challenged with more safety hazards than nearly any other part of a facility. Here are some of the most common mistakes and tips for how they can be avoided.

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Temperature-Controlled Freight: The Unsung Hero of the Supply Chain

Ensuring that perishable products reach their destination unspoiled and undamaged can be a daunting task. Suppliers need to make sure the right resources are in place, including the relationships, systems and expertise needed to move goods.

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Vertical Cold Storage Acquisition Expands Warehousing Network

MWCold operates more than 545,000 square feet of strategically located warehouse space at two facilities in central Indiana.

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Outsourced vs. In-House Delivery: Which is Best for Your Business?

While outsourced drivers merely aim to complete deliveries as quickly as possible, in-house drivers care about quality. Here's a breakdown of other pros and cons.

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Logistics Industry Experiences Steady Movement for Second Half of 2023: Study

Anticipated revenue maintained a positive trend, only decreasing by 4% across all shippers surveyed, the BlueGrace Logistics study reveals.

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Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers: Adopting and Adapting are Key to Cold Chain Success

This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

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The Key to Safe Pesticide Use

As a steward of the land, farmers base the decisions of how they farm on what will sustain their ability to grow crops. Part of that stewardship involves pesticide applications.

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You Are Your Best Advocate: Women in Supply Chain Award

YOU are your best advocate. YOU AND ONLY YOU. To the women in the supply chain industry who don’t have a mentor, who may not have someone they trust or who may be shy or afraid to ask, please nominate yourself!

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Research Reveals Inefficiencies in International Route Planning

The study highlights the significant amount of time spent by industry professionals on web research, and the urgent need for more streamlined and innovative solutions.

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Understanding the Logistics of the Last Mile

37% of surveyed respondents dedicate over 50% of their overall logistics operations to last-mile delivery services, according to the survey.

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AI for the Food and Beverage Industry

With the value of the market for AI in the food and beverage sector expected to reach $29.94 billion by 2028, the number of food and beverage businesses investing in AI is clearly predicted to increase.

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Linerless and Lean Labeling’s Role in Sustainable Manufacturing

Since a barcode label is required 100% of the time on every item/product within the supply chain, linerless labeling and lean labeling can very quickly help companies achieve goals around sustainability.

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IMO 2023 and the Current State of Ocean Freight

The premise of IMO 2023 is a true promotion of greater energy efficient efforts and a positive step in ocean freight. Here's how owners and operators can find compliance, and make sense of the changes to come.

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Solving Cold Chain Issues with Data and Analytics

Food and beverage producers rely on analytics firms to help them benchmark, negotiate and manage the refrigerated trucking capacity needed to optimize warehouse capacity and dock space.

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What is Cold Chain Package Testing?

Here’s a look at what cold chain package testing is, how it’s done, and why it’s important.

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GEODIS Acquisition Strengthens End-to-End Supply Chain Capabilities

The acquisition enhances GEODIS’ end-to-end supply chain capabilities across the United States, further strengthening its position as a leading provider of logistics services.