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Produce Markets, End of Q2 Drive Spot Rates Higher
Spot freight activity slowed during the Fourth of July holiday week as the number of loads posted on the DAT network of load boards declined 20% compared to the previous week. The number of truck posts fell 8.5%.
Food Logistics Editors Talk Education in the Supply Chain with Alan Jagnandan of LaSalle Network
Survey Reveals E-Commerce Shifts in Grocery May Continue Post-Pandemic
Top 5 Reasons You Should Attend SCN Summit
Food Logistics Editors Talk Sourcing in the Supply Chain
Food Logistics Seeks Nominations for Annual FL100+ Award
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Trends in Grocery Supply Chain Warehouse Management Systems
Logistics experts discuss the latest in warehouse management systems for grocery and online retail supply chains.
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Borders and Trade Remain Open Despite COVID-19
COVID-19's impact on the fresh produce industry has been catastrophic.
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Samsara AI Dash Cams analyze the road and driver behavior in real-time, improving drive safety and reducing fleet costs.
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Produce Markets, End of Q2 Drive Spot Rates Higher
Spot freight activity slowed during the Fourth of July holiday week as the number of loads posted on the DAT network of load boards declined 20% compared to the previous week. The number of truck posts fell 8.5%.
Leveraging Building Information Modeling for Facility Management Solutions
A general contractor familiar with BIM and how to integrate FM-specific data can help navigate the interoperability of the two systems, unlocking untapped potential.
Kalera to Open Texas’ Largest Vertical Farming Facility in Houston
By placing its farms directly in the communities that they serve, Kalera is able to supply national retailers and foodservice distributors without a long haul across the country
Transportation Chain: Emerging Technologies and Trends in Trucks, Trucking and the Supply Chain
We look at technologies and trends that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and their effects on the freight and transportation industry, trucks and their suppliers and drivers on the road and on the frontlines.
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Transportation Chain: Emerging Technologies and Trends in Trucks, Trucking and the Supply Chain
We look at technologies and trends that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and their effects on the freight and transportation industry, trucks and their suppliers and drivers on the road and on the frontlines.
Food Logistics Editors Talk Education in the Supply Chain with Alan Jagnandan of LaSalle Network
Food Logistics Editors Talk Supply Chain Threats
Food Logistics Editors Talk Sourcing in the Supply Chain
Food Logistics Editor Talks Labor Shortage in Trucking
Transportation Chain 3: Labor Shortage in Trucking
Improve the Driver Experience
Fatigue and burn out in drivers can be detrimental. Make day-to-day tasks easier for them with an all-in-one Driver App.
Companies in Food Chain Support New Hires
Companies that support the delivery of food to the market have hired new executives.
Surveys Reveal Significant Shifts in Consumer Behavior During Pandemic
The survey found that 13% of respondents purchased groceries online for the first time during the pandemic.
Refraction AI Launches Robot Grocery Delivery
Approximately the size of an electric bicycle, the REV-1 delivery robot is lightweight, nimble and fast enough to operate in the bike lane and on the roadway.
ORBIS Launches New Sustainability Initiative to Repurpose Coastline Waste
ORBIS’ Ocean in Mind program incorporates packaging made with recycled plastic material recovered near major waterways, helping to clean up coastline waste and stimulate local economies.
Logistics Companies Seek Greater Experience
A variety of logistics providers that handle food and beverages are looking for experience within their organization, adding new executives to teams.
Florens Asset Management Company Expands Refrigerated Shipping Capabilities with 5,000 PrimeLINE Units
In response to increasing global demand for refrigerated shipping, Florens Asset Management Company Ltd has expanded its refrigerated intermodal container offerings with an order of 5,000 Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE units.
7 Out of 10 Americans Believe Grocery Shopping Will Permanently Change Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Forty-four percent of respondents said the top challenge they face when grocery shopping today is product shortages. Aside from this worry, 42% of those surveyed also said that they now worry about the cleanliness of the products they buy and the grocer
Why the Circular Economy Will Boost Resiliency Well Beyond COVID-19
COVID-19 has accelerated the implementation of circular economy principles and sustainable procurement practices due to the proven efficiency, resiliency, collaboration and innovation gains.
Study: Big Data Analytics Among Top 3 Deployment Priorities for Enterprises
Assuming that the COVID-19 virus is contained by August and that global markets will be able to recover by the end of the year, the market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 28.9%, reaching $68.09 billion by 2025.
An Update of Potential Impact of Commodities Prices to Further Outbreaks of COVID-19
This Mintec report looks at a number of products experiencing significant price movements, based on ‘second wave’ COVID-19 outbreaks.
Consumer Concern Over Food Safety Highlights Potential for Digital Assurance
Food safety (55% of respondents) and health issues (53%) were regarded more important than wider external factors, such as environment (38%) and social aspects (35%).
Understanding Product Attributes is Key for Meeting Consumer Needs
In the face of a changing consumer landscape, CPG brands can take advantage of data-driven solutions that will help them connect directly with the consumer and meet their desire for an individualized experience.
Aptean Announces the Acquisition of DIN Solutions, Strengthening its Leadership in the Food and Beverage ERP Market
Aptean announced the acquisition of Netherlands-based DIN Solutions, a full-service provider of specialized food and beverage enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for middle-market organizations in the Benelux region.
Picnic Selects TGW as Partner for Highly-Automated Fulfillment Center
The online supermarket will use a FlashPick system, which is powerful but flexible at the same time, with three temperature zones and a shuttle system at the core of the solution.
FoodChain ID Sees Demand for Compliance Solutions Skyrocket Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
The complexity of today’s supply chain means there is more risk.
PMA launches the Essentials of Produce Safety
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has announced the launch of its e-learning certificate course Essentials of Produce Safety, an entirely online, affordable and in-depth program covering the key challenges and best practices in produce safety.
McLane Deploys Zero-Emission Class 8 Trucks Further Reducing Carbon Footprint
Deploying heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles furthers McLane’s Green Advantage initiatives to reduce the company’s environmental impact.
Retail Imports Improving Slightly, But Still Below 2019
U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.53 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in May, the latest month for which after-the-fact numbers are available.
How a Real-Time Temperature Monitoring Solution Helps Reduce Supply Chain Product Losses
Real-time supply chain monitoring solutions that leverage reusable data loggers are enabling enterprises to minimize product loss and actively reduce their carbon footprint.
Food Logistics Editors Talk Education in the Supply Chain with Alan Jagnandan of LaSalle Network
Food Logistics editors interview Alan Jagnandan, vice president of LaSalle Network, to discuss education in the supply chain, how companies should be hiring for key roles and what specific sectors are thriving in supply chain education over others.
A Frozen Food Revival Study Indicates the Changes in Shopping Habits Will Be for the Long Term
With more shoppers than ever being drawn to the category since mid-March, the results of the exclusive study highlight value for money and reduction of food waste as two of the main reasons that the popularity will remain.
As Climate Change Threatens the Global Water Supply Chain, Here’s How the Water Industry Can Respond
In the face of climate change, the food and beverage industry needs to focus on machines for a more efficient, sustainable water supply.
OmniTRAX’s Stockton Terminal and Eastern Railroad Works with San Joaquin Partnership to Launch Rail-Ready Sites Program
The program, started last year at the Winchester & Western Railroad (WW) in West Virginia and New Jersey, delivers the benefits of rail to shipping customers through rail-served sites.
