Food Logistics

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State of the Industry: Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024

With the help of some supply chain visibility, sustainable measures, more focus on people and the ability to pivot at a moment’s notice, 2024 is anyone’s and everyone’s game to succeed.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain

December 5, 2023

Register now to learn more about what's in store for 2024 and beyond. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Supply Chain Visibility, AI, Cold Chain, Electrification and more.

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Women in Supply Chain Forum: Better Together is Best

This year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum displayed that working together, collaborating together and learning from each other really is what’s best for the future of the supply chain.

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Last-Mile Delivery Platform Acquired by Private Equity Firm

SRT Group, parent company of Stuart, was acquired by Mutares from Geopost.

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Economy Closes 2023 with a ‘Slowcession’

The economy is currently experiencing a “slowcession,” as the freight industry pushes through what feels like a recession, according to data released by ITS Logistics.

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Intelligent Door Seal Solution for Real-Time Alerting

The Intelligent Door Seal Solution is a smart door seal that incorporates Bluetooth and GPS and immediately notifies users when a trailer door opens.

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3 Food Manufacturing Innovations That Enhance ESG Performance

Technologies that support ESG principles and operational performance are evolving to become more effective and affordable every day, enabling food manufacturers to reap the benefits.

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Transparent Platform Helps Grocery Retailers Buy, Sell Manufacturing Capacity

Keychain released Crossroad, a transparent platform designed to empower brands and retailers to view both the availability and pricing of manufacturing line time in the CPG industry.

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Forklift Market to Grow by 50% by 2032

Interact Analysis reveals new business revenue for major forklift companies grew by 21% year-on-year during the first three-quarters of 2023 to reach $19.5 billion.

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Increasing Operating Costs Result in Mixed Business Outlook Among Supply Chain Leaders

A majority (86%) of supply chain professionals expect fuel and other operating costs to increase for another year in a row.

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Online Sales at Regional Grocers Down 13.5% vs. Year Ago

Composite-level sales across 25 U.S. grocery banners dropped 13.5% during a 12-week period ending Sept. 20 vs. the same period last year, according to a report from Brick Meets Click and sponsored by Mercatus.

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Brick-and-Mortar Businesses Lost $1M in Revenue Last Year

Companies with physical locations lost $867,634 in revenue on average in the last year as a result of rising costs, economic instability, labor issues, supply chain disruptions, and operational inefficiencies, according to new research from Motive.

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Top Software & Tech Award: How Automation Provides Path to Efficiency

The overall supply chain software and technology sector continues to grow, boosting e-commerce, optimization, ESG compliance, worker safety and more.

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5 Common Risks in Food and Beverage Industry

Here's why it's crucial that companies proactively work to identify, assess, and manage these risks.

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Printable 5G Cellular Shipping Label to Track Shipments Worldwide

Reelables launched its new 5G Smart Labels, what is said to be the only printable 5G label solution in the world for logistics providers, cargo forwarders, and retailers to track shipments at the piece level as they move through the supply chain.

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Air Cargo Demand up 3.8% in October

North American carriers had the weakest performance in October with a 1.8% decrease year-over-year in cargo volumes.

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5 Ways Vehicle Telemetry Analytics Can Streamline Fleet Management

Such software enables logistics professionals to gather and analyze vehicle telemetry data and then optimize fleet performance and costs.

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How DVIRs are Crucial to a Safe, Reliable Fleet

A big part of being a safe carrier is ensuring that your vehicles are free from damage, defects or deficiencies before they leave the yard. That’s where the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) comes in.

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Freight Economy Shows Growth Going into 2024

The freight industry showed signs of life, bucking a trend of weak performance that began in the second quarter of 2022, according to third quarter 2023 data from the Transportation Intermediaries Association.

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State of the Industry: Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024

With the help of some supply chain visibility, sustainable measures, more focus on people and the ability to pivot at a moment’s notice, 2024 is anyone’s and everyone’s game to succeed.

Top Tech Startup Award: How AI Helps Propel Supply Chain Startups

Today's startups are implementing tools such as AI, automation, smart data capture and more to move the needle and make a difference.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain

December 5, 2023

Register now to learn more about what's in store for 2024 and beyond. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Supply Chain Visibility, AI, Cold Chain, Electrification and more.

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Low Panama Canal Water Levels to Impact Westbound Trade in 2024

The dry bulk and LNG segments have borne the brunt of restricted transits, according to recent research from Container xChange.

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How Manifest 2024 Delivers End-to-End Supply Chain Solutions

Pam Simon, conference chair and EVP programming at Connectiv, talks about the upcoming Manifest show, what attendees and exhibitors can expect and what's in store for the future of the supply chain space.

Navigating the New Procurement Landscape in 2024

Mitigate marketplace disruptions and streamline supply chain operations in 2024 with data analytics and reliable market insights.

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in New Era of Predictive Analytics, Demand Planning, Business Forecasting

By leveraging AI's analytical prowess and adaptability, businesses can navigate the complexities of an ever-changing market landscape with confidence and achieve sustained success in the competitive business arena.

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Women in Supply Chain Forum: Better Together is Best

This year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum displayed that working together, collaborating together and learning from each other really is what’s best for the future of the supply chain.

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How AI Could Revolutionize Food and Beverage Logistics

Some say that if AI is going to take all jobs, maybe it is a Pandora's box that should never be opened. But, AI unleashes exponential increases in productivity, particularly over the hard technical aspects of food and beverage logistics.

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Generative AI to Become Integral Part of Enterprise Software Offerings in 2024

Generative AI is expected to reshape multiple industries starting in 2024, according to a recent report from Deloitte.

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Warehouse Automation Market to Return to Full Growth in 2024

Warehouse automation order intake will begin to grow again in 2024 after the market suffered a tough 2023, albeit at a low rate, according to research from Interact Analysis.

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Frozen Food Coalition Aims to Increase Temperature of Frozen Foods to Slash Carbon Emissions: Study

A move to -15°C could make a significant environmental impact with no compromise on food safety or quality, the study found.

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Digital Transformation to Optimize Customer Experience

In an exclusive interview with Food Logistics, Gabby Avery, director of strategic programs at Ware2Go, breaks down how digital transformation provides advanced order orchestration, enabling improved customer experience along the delivery line.

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How Digitalization Powers Food and Beverage Supply Chain Resilience

Digitalization is the most dependable strategy for companies to minimize the impact of these increasingly common disruptions and improve their agility and resiliency.