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4 Technologies Enabling a More Sustainable Food Supply Chain
To keep pace with the burgeoning needs of a rapidly growing sustainability-focused world, the industry must quickly embrace technologies like AI, blockchain, quantum computing and cloud.
3PL/4PL
Technology Consolidation and Sustainability: The Future of 3PL’s Last-Mile
Software & Technology
Building a Safe and Efficient Fleet
Automation
Retrofitting B2B for B2C Warehousing
Packaging
How Cannabis Packaging Turns Sustainable
Pest Management
How the Allure of Lights Attracts Unwanted Pests
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Trucking
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Risk/Compliance
Labor Shortage Sparks Innovations in Technology, Pay Increases
While there are many things that need to be addressed in order for the labor gap to shorten, innovations need to begin in order to prevent future supply chain disruptions.
Transportation
L.I.N.K. | NASA Explains Supply Chains in Space
Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors sit down with Jenny Lyons, deputy manager at NASA’s Deep Space Logistics, Gateway Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, to discuss supply chains in space.
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Software & Technology
Exostar Enables Optimized Onboarding, Collaboration
With one of the most difficult aspects of technology in logistics being fragmentation, Exostar releases a new product to streamline collaboration between businesses and onboarding.
Grocery Retail
Independent Grocers Remain Vital to Economic Regrowth
A study by the National Grocers Association (NGA) found that independent community grocers play a major role in the nation’s economy, with more than 1.1 million jobs with earning wages approaching $39 billion.
Last-Mile
65% of Consumers Willing to Pay More for Faster Deliveries
Consumers are also willing to embrace new technology, as 45% said they are open to seeing drones used for last-mile delivery options.
Trucking
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Labor and Driver Shortage and Port Congestion
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk about the labor shortage, the driver shortage and how retailers are mitigating port congestion.
AI/AR
4 Technologies Enabling a More Sustainable Food Supply Chain
To keep pace with the burgeoning needs of a rapidly growing sustainability-focused world, the industry must quickly embrace technologies like AI, blockchain, quantum computing and cloud.
Risk/Compliance
Labor Shortage Sparks Innovations in Technology, Pay Increases
While there are many things that need to be addressed in order for the labor gap to shorten, innovations need to begin in order to prevent future supply chain disruptions.
Featured Videos
Trucking
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Labor and Driver Shortage and Port Congestion
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk about the labor shortage, the driver shortage and how retailers are mitigating port congestion.
Software & Technology
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk SCN Summit, Biden's New Task Force and the Solar Panel Shortage
Risk/Compliance
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Ransomware Attacks, Shipping Rates and Driver Safety
Software Solutions
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Microchip and Cannabis Shortages and Recycling
Risk/Compliance
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Supply Chain Disruptions, Climate Change and More
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain
Rock Star of the Supply Chain: Mastering the Details of the Global Food Supply Chain with Arman Alim, CTI Foods
3PL/4PL
Technology Consolidation and Sustainability: The Future of 3PL’s Last-Mile
As the supply chain rebuilds a stronger future, technology and sustainability will need to be top of mind.
Software & Technology
New Amazon Fresh Store Debuts Just Walk Out Tech
Amazon opens its new full-sized grocery store in Washington state on June 17, saying it debuts its Just Walk Out technology.
Transportation
L.I.N.K. | NASA Explains Supply Chains in Space
Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors sit down with Jenny Lyons, deputy manager at NASA’s Deep Space Logistics, Gateway Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, to discuss supply chains in space.
Software & Technology
Building a Safe and Efficient Fleet
An effective safety program is one of the smartest investments a fleet service can make to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
WMS/TMS
Omnitracs Releases New Software to Detect Inattentive Driving
As distracted driving has increased in recent years, causing 3,142 fatalities in 2019, SmartSense for Inattentive Drive+ detects and proactively notifies drivers when they become distracted or drowsy, providing in-cab feedback for fleets of all sizes.
Automation
Automation Speeds Up with New Sidebot
New sidebot, Wyzo, launches with high-speed operation coupled with versatility.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Paris Logistics Goes Green
HAROPA PORT commissions Goodman to create a 97,000-square-foot logistics platform connected to the Seine. The location drives development of decarbonized logistics.
Automation
Retrofitting B2B for B2C Warehousing
Having a technologically advanced WMS that provides easily accessible and real-time information data to employees – on-site or at home – is paramount to improving operational efficiencies warehouse wide.
Packaging
How Cannabis Packaging Turns Sustainable
As the cannabis industry continues to scale, the education and availability of sustainable packaging solutions will depend on thought leaders and businesses.
Pest Management
How the Allure of Lights Attracts Unwanted Pests
The majority of captures are light-attracted insects because they are often attracted to the building for the same reason that they end up in the trap -- the lights.
Packaging
1 in 5 Goods Mislabeled Every Year, Costing Manufacturers $89,000 a Year
Minimizing errors that lead to a need to relabel products is the second biggest challenge manufacturers worldwide face in getting new label designs into production.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
$1.6M Funding Helps The Water Institute Establish America’s First Smart Port
The SmartPort facility will serve as a specialized emergency operation center for ports when needed and a place for the exchange of information during non-emergency times.
Last-Mile
How to Keep Food Wholesalers from Being Left Out of Last-Mile Optimization
The wholesalers and distributors who service those grocery stores in the first place do have unique last-mile challenges. And, when the conversation is dominated by the B2C question, those challenges often get ignored or papered over.
Automation
Yard Trucks Become Autonomous
ISEE addresses labor shortage with autonomous solution for yard trucks.
Sustainability
How Beverage Companies Can Achieve a Sustainable Fleet
Looking at sustainable fleets specifically, there are numerous steps that a beverage company can take to reduce emissions, increase route efficiency and safeguard the wellbeing of employees.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Port of Yantian Experiences Blank Sails for 2 Consecutive Weeks, According to project44 Data
The congestion is due to tight controls over a detected COVID-19 outbreak on May 25 amongst port workers, resulting in container liners sending out client advisories on blank sailings.
Software & Technology
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk SCN Summit, Biden's New Task Force and the Solar Panel Shortage
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna review the first two days of the SCN Summit and discuss Biden's new supply chain task force and why there's a current shortage in solar panels on this week's #LINKLIVE.
Warehousing
ManpowerGroup Survey Underscores Strongest Hiring Outlook in U.S. Since 2000
Employers in all 12 U.S. industries report positive outlooks, including: Wholesale and retail trade (+29%) Transportation and utilities (+26%) Durable and non-durable goods manufacturing (+25%).
Warehousing
Lineage Logistics Acquires Kloosterboer Group
Kloosterboer consists of 11 facilities across the Netherlands, France, Germany, Canada, and South Africa, totaling 6.4 million cubic meters of capacity and 790,000 pallet positions and employing over 900 team members.
Software & Technology
Ossia Innovates to Keep Better Track of Trailers
Ossia launches a new IoT system to keep track of trailers at large distribution centers. The goal is to increase safety and drive down costs.
Warehousing
What Warehouses Can do to Minimize Supply Chain Issues
Supply chain executives must incorporate real-time warehouse visibility in their end-to-end supply chain optimization strategies to increase overall distribution efficiencies.
Carbon Footprint
Sustainable Food Chains Matter - Here’s Why
Despite a global pandemic and a host of supply chain disruptions, companies still keep sustainability top of mind in today’s cold food chains.
WMS/TMS
Convoy Gives Shippers More Control Over Their Freight with New TMS Platform
Convoy has launched a new online platform that brings its on-demand truckload capacity offering with its modern transportation management system.
Material Handling Equipment
Seegrid Unveils New Autonomous Tow Tractor
This upgraded version features enhanced Smart Path technology and increases the robotic fleet’s ability to comprehend and make decisions while reliably moving materials throughout facilities.
