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How Can Businesses Keep the US Food Supply Chain Moving While Reducing the Impact of COVID-19?
Due to global quarantine, the food supply chain in the US has been upended, increasing pressures on the systems, retailers, distributors and companies in the food industry. I
Strength of Industries
Apply for the 2020 Food Logistics Green Providers Award
Remembering Eric Prieur, Food Logistics’ 2020 Champion of the Year
Food Industry Groups Form Partnership to Ensure Sufficient Food Supply Amid COVID-19 Crisis
MODEX 2020—The Year of Hand Sanitizers, Elbow Bumps and Puppies
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How ELD Implementation Carries Critical Decisions for Food Manufacturers with Transportation Fleets
Fleet managers must think strategically about the data they need to manage their food distributor’s compliance, performance and their drivers’ behaviors.
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Online Grocery Shopping Surges to Record Levels in US during COVID-19 Crisis
The coronavirus outbreak has prompted a surge in online grocery shopping, increasing 193% since August 2019.
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How to Limit Number of KPIs To Better Measure Supply Chain Success
Here are the Top 6 metrics that can be automated to at least some extent through the use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) or materials resource planning (MRP) software.
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Hendrickson STEERTEK NXT Availability on International MV Trucks & IC Bus CE Series buses
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announces the expansion of its STEERTEK NXT portfolio.
Lytx Helps Make the Job Easier and Faster for Fleet and Safety Managers With New Solution
Lytx Badge uses machine vision to make it simpler and easier for fleets to manage driver-vehicle assignments.
John S. Connor Global Logistics Acquires Terminal Shipping Company Inc.
With the combined expertise, Connor will provide expanded vessel agency services to all USEC ports from Maine to Florida.
How Can Businesses Keep the US Food Supply Chain Moving While Reducing the Impact of COVID-19?
Due to global quarantine, the food supply chain in the US has been upended, increasing pressures on the systems, retailers, distributors and companies in the food industry. I
Foodservice Distributors Urge US Government to Provide Greater Aid
The International Foodservice Distributors Association has released a statement hoping the United States government will expand on its CARES act to provide more aid to consumers and businesses.
US Foods Donates $2.5 Million in Food and Supplies For COVID-19 Hunger Relief Efforts
The donations equate to more than 150 semitruck loads of product.
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Strength of Industries
What is it like to live and work during this COVID-19 crisis? How is it affecting businesses big and small? What should future workers understand about this time? Share your Story of Strength with us.
10 ways ERP software helps manage logistics
7 Ways Transparency Maintains Customer Loyalty
ORBIS Unveils XPRESSBULK
Food Logistics Interviews The Raymond Corporation at ProMat
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Demand for Warehouses Will Grow by 7%
The market is driven by the growing demand for refrigerated warehousing.
Blockchain’s Data Problem in the Food Supply Chain
Blockchain indeed has the potential to help create a more secure and transparent supply chain, but it’s going to need a few tweaks.
How ELD Implementation Carries Critical Decisions for Food Manufacturers with Transportation Fleets
Fleet managers must think strategically about the data they need to manage their food distributor’s compliance, performance and their drivers’ behaviors.
Crisp Releases Data Modeler For Better Consumer Demand Predictions
Crisp is tapping into real-time analytics in European food buying in the hopes of prediction American consumer behaviors as the pandemic goes on so that food processors can better prepare.
PMA Aims for Visibility During COVID-19 Pandemic
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) held a town hall to discuss the industry's response during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is showcasing what the "new normal" is.
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Installs TouchPath System to Increase Production Capacity
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. has implemented international supply chain solutions provider TouchPath’s ‘TouchMES’ manufacturing execution system.
Cold Chain, Logistics in Food Supply are Shuffling Senior Management
Logistics and cold chain companies are ramping up senior management teams, hoping to better prepare for the rest of 2020.
McDonald's, Del Monte Among Many in Food Restructuring Supply Chain Management
As companies who handle food look to revamp the supply and cold chain process, management teams also see evolution.
Polar Leasing Offers 24/7 Backup Refrigeration during COVID-19 Crisis
Polar Leasing announces an expanded program designed to respond to the new coronavirus crisis faced by the healthcare and retail store industries.
Ready Launches Virtual Kiosks for Safe On-Premise Pick-up Food Ordering
This technology allows restaurants to shift to a contactless on-premise pick-up ordering model, supporting the safety of the community and allowing businesses to remain operational.
ServSafe Offers New Safe Food Handling Training Modules on Takeout and Delivery
ServSafe released two newly created training videos to help aid during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
GCCA and Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Partner to Help Food Supply Chain
The GCCA has partnered with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States to assist hundreds of distillers who are producing hand sanitizer to help solve the national shortage.
Online Grocery Shopping Surges to Record Levels in US during COVID-19 Crisis
The coronavirus outbreak has prompted a surge in online grocery shopping, increasing 193% since August 2019.
Partners Must Keep Standards With Blockchain to Prevent Bad Data
GS1 has developed guidelines to follow to ensure partners have good practices when adopting blockchain technology.
Strength of Industries
What is it like to live and work during this COVID-19 crisis? How is it affecting businesses big and small? What should future workers understand about this time? Share your Story of Strength with us.
Consumers Have Trouble Online Grocery Shopping During the Coronavirus Outbreak
More than 40% of the U.S. population has been ordered to "stay home," prompting a surge of online grocery delivery.
Foodservice Distributors Praise Passage of CARES Act and Stress More Must Be Done
Mark Allen, President & CEO of the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) issued the following statement on March 27 about the CARES Act.
How to Limit Number of KPIs To Better Measure Supply Chain Success
Here are the Top 6 metrics that can be automated to at least some extent through the use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) or materials resource planning (MRP) software.
How Propane Forklifts Improve Bottom Line and Carbon Footprint
By managing and improving environmental and economic performance with propane, businesses can decrease their carbon footprint, enhance worker safety and comfort, increase productivity and lower operating costs.
How Technology Drives Track-and-Trace Trends in Food Logistics
Here’s how the demand for real-time visibility and technology improvements drive growth in track-and-trace options.
Food Processors and Retailers See Major Board Evolutions
Those who are responsible for food safety and quality are seeing significant changes in boards and leadership as many new appointments join, while others step down in a variety of organizations.
Transplace Board Gains Seasoned Astronaut
Transplace, Applied Insight, Intellicheck, Hiber and FourKites are among the numerous technology providers in the food supply chain looking to new leaders.
MSC Adds 5,000 Star Cool Units Catering to Fresh Produce Demand
MSC is leaning into the growing demand for fresh fruits and vegetables by integrating Star Cool refrigeration unit directly into the container to extend the shelf life of products.
Digitizing the Food Supply Network to Improve Freshness, Customer Experience, Security
New technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital consumer-driven supply chains address critical problems that have plagued food manufacturing and delivery for decades.
