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New Year, New Administration – What’s Next for our Nation’s Supply Chains

Here’s what a new president and a newly revamped way of moving products through the chain means for the future of the supply chain.

L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Fashion and Reverse Logistics

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down and discuss the fashion supply chain and how reverse logistics plays a role.

L.I.N.K. | Sourced Craft Cocktails CEO Flips Business Model Amidst Lockdown

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel asks Sourced Craft Cocktails CEO about what it was like to switch the company's business model in the middle of quarantine and the technology provider that made it happen.

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How Multipurpose Robots Gain Momentum in 2021

Here are 10 predictions driving the increased momentum of autonomous robots in the grocery environment.

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Study: 20% Global E-Commerce Growth Fast Tracks Supply Chain Tech Adoption

Technology adoption is growing rapidly across the supply chain to support vehicle automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and computer vision systems.

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New Year, New Administration – What’s Next for our Nation’s Supply Chains

Here’s what a new president and a newly revamped way of moving products through the chain means for the future of the supply chain.

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Walmart and HomeValet Partner to Pilot Smart Box Technology for Fresh Deliveries

This technology gives consumers the ability to receive secure, contactless deliveries while maintaining the appropriate temperature for chilled items that would have otherwise spoiled sitting on the front porch.

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Safecube Introduces New Digital Tracking Solution for Sea Freight Flows

Safecube has launched a new track and trace solution called EasyTrack, a 100% digital solution for sea freight flows.

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Consumer Grocery Shopping Behaviors -- What’s Changed Amidst the Pandemic?

As consumers continue to adapt through shutdowns and re-openings, grocery and food brands are tapping data to understand where to head next to keep customers loyal and safe.

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Loftware, NiceLabel Combine to Become Largest Labeling Company in the World

The combined organization will provide the broadest range of cloud-based labeling solutions for direct and channel partner customers across the globe.

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Softship Launches Port Cost Calculator to Streamline and Automate Port Costs

Port cost solutions are important, as more ports and ocean carriers institute business continuity plans to keep product moving in and out of the United States.

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3 Ways a Digital Food Safety System Can Drive Operational Efficiencies

Whichever digital food safety solution you choose, your organization will be more efficient and one step closer to a more reliable, safer operation.

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What the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Means for Your Cold Supply Chain

At the heart of the New Era of Smarter Food safety is technology; the Blueprint’s clear objective is to empower organizations to utilize all of the technological tools that we have at our disposal to improve food safety.

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How MaxiaNET Improved Product Freshness and Quality Using Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility

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North Carolina Ports Partners with the Scoular Company to Expand Agricultural Opportunities

Council of State approved the long-term lease for Scoular to develop an at-port facility that will receive, store, and load agricultural products.

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Robotic Micro-Fulfillment Centers Forecast to Fulfill 8% of US Online Grocery Orders in 2025

In this first report of the new year, the focus is on one positive that has come out of the COVID-19 crisis – the growth in the number of retail-based MFCs, and the openings this offers for manufacturers of automation equipment.

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Spot Truckload Activity Starts 2021 at Quick Pace

Spot truckload activity during the first full week of 2021 picked up where it left off at the end of 2020, with big increases in load and truck posts as shippers worked through freight that was backlogged during the holidays.

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FreshDirect Unveils Top Food Trends for 2021, Expect Online Grocery to Stay

FreshDirect announced its top food trends for 2021.

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Lineage Logistics Teams Up with Turvo to Launch Lineage Link

The platform gives customers an unprecedented level of insight and control to enable more agile and informed decisions, providing visibility across locations, orders, inventories, transportation and warehouse appointment scheduling.

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ProAmpac Acquires Rapid Action Packaging

With this acquisition, ProAmpac expands its manufacturing capabilities to produce primary packaging for ready-to-eat and fresh prepared foods, broadening its sustainable product offering for retail food markets.

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Fashion and Reverse Logistics

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down and discuss the fashion supply chain and how reverse logistics plays a role.

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Aligning Driver Schedules to Freight Flow is Key to Profitability and Driver Retention

Technological advancements will help the trucking industry effectively ride the wave of volatile freight markets and have a competitive edge while keeping costs contained and drivers happier.

To profitably keep up in this rapidly changing market, grocers must replicate the consumer-facing disruption within their backend financial operations.

Digitization Express Lane: The Future of Supermarkets

To profitably keep up in this rapidly changing market, grocers must replicate the consumer-facing disruption within their backend financial operations.

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Atlanta Tops DAT List of Top 10 Markets to Find Spot Truckload Freight in 2020

Atlanta was the hottest place to find spot van and refrigerated truckload freight in 2020.

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Study: Autonomous Ship Market Worth $165.61B by 2030

Rise in operational safety of ships and increase in demand for cargo transportation through marines drive the growth of the global autonomous ships market.

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UNFI Commits to 10-Year Targets in Waste Reduction, Climate Action and Food Access

One of UNFI's goals is to establish science-based emissions reduction targets covering operational and value chain emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2022.

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MHS Acquires TGW U.S. Conveyors Business

TGW U.S. Conveyors will help accelerate MHS’ product strategy and growth plan in the food and beverage space.

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How to Protect Supply Chain Employees from Contracting COVID-19 this Winter

There are measures to implement today to ensure companies are taking all possible precautions to keep essential workers safe for tomorrow.

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Geotab Introduces GO9+ Telematics Solution

This solution is ideal for fleets that need to upgrade their devices in advance of the 3G shutdown and subsequent device migration coming in 2022.

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L.I.N.K. | Sourced Craft Cocktails CEO Flips Business Model Amidst Lockdown

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel asks Sourced Craft Cocktails CEO about what it was like to switch the company's business model in the middle of quarantine and the technology provider that made it happen.

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Tips for Brick-and-Mortars to Survive the Second Lockdown

While the pandemic has motivated shifts to online, it most certainly will not destroy the offline retail experience entirely.

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InnoLIFT Debuts XXL Straddle Loader

InnoLIFT self-lifting loaders are ideal for virtually any last-mile delivery need, including food and beverage distributors.

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Exoskeletons are Here to Stay for Food Logistics Operations

Exosuits and exoskeletons have moved beyond science fiction and into reality, helping facilities combat worker fatigue, strain and other risks that lead to musculoskeletal disorders.