Food Logistics

Top Tech Startup Award: AI-Powered Automation Takes Over

From AI and robotics to fulfillment execution and real-time visibility, many of today's tech startups are poised to disrupt the supply chain space in a big way.

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Top Software & Tech Providers Award: Emerging Technologies Make the Difference

Fast forward to three years later, and it’s these emerging technologies still making the difference for companies in need of flexibility, efficiency, safety, visibility and more.

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Supply Chain Network to Moderate Discussion on Humanitarian Logistics at Manifest

This panel will talk about the state of procurement, how to support humanitarian logistical needs and more.

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Transportation Leaders Need a Greater Voice to Overcome New Supply Chain Challenges

Here are some primary reasons why it’s crucial for transportation and warehousing leads to be included in the overall strategy.

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Live from Manifest: Future-Proofing the Supply Chain

Thought leaders will be discussing everything from sustainable supply chains and the implementation of 5G networks to micro-fulfillment, visibility, e-commerce and more.

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Why Quiet Quitting Presents a Unique Challenge for the Packaging Industry

Here's the personnel challenges impacting packaging and how leaders can take action.

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Freight Outlook Presents Balancing Act for Shippers, 3PLs, Carriers

Balance has been returning to the freight market, but a recession could be next, according to industry experts.

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Warehouse Execution Software Gained Most Traction in U.S.

Control software will remain the largest segment throughout the forecast period to 2027.

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How to Boost Plant Operations and Employee Retention

Clear communication, employee feedback, up-to-date safety protocol and training opportunities are imperative for smooth operations and employee peace of mind.

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Data Connector to Help Maximize the Power of Supply Chain Data

Data Connector allows analysts to incorporate hundreds of data points from FourKites directly into their custom analytics platform of choice.

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Business' Connect with Non-Profits to Make Strides in Disaster Aid Access

ALAN launches an initiative, with funding through a Walmart Foundation grant, to help non-profits build stronger disaster supply chain networks.

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The Rise of Healthier Food Options and Sustainable Packaging

Healthier options and sustainable production and packaging will top the list in 2023.

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Hapag-Lloyd Expands Involvement in Terminal Sector with J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Acquisition

J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited is a leading private terminal and inland transport service provider in India.

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Jungheinrich to Expand Warehouse Automation with Storage Solutions’ Acquisition

Jungheinrich and Storage Solutions will jointly drive the further development of innovative automation solutions.

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Supply Chain Evidence Management Platform

Digitally verifiable attestations, representing proof of an event, provide chain of custody data to automate compliance and audit tasks, reducing the error-prone and costly manual handling of these artifacts.

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Warehouse Automation Technologies Built to Serve New “iGeneration” of Workers

An all-new supervisor management console provides leadership with a high degree of flexibility and agility to customize data, dashboards and analytics specific to their operation and needs.

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Food System Reform Amid a Climate Crisis

By working with nature (rather than against it) and transitioning to more inclusive, sustainable and climate-resilient practices, crops can be grown more efficiently and regeneratively.

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How Leveraging Standards Through Technology Can Future-Proof Supply Chains

In 2023, increased visibility is essential to building resiliency and sustainability.

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Alexis Asks: A 2023 Outlook on Cross-Border Freight

A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Today's talks about new compliance and regulations in freight.

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Supply Chain Professionals Predict Chaos in China

As compared to some 66% in 2022, there was an increase in the percentage (73%) of supply chain professionals expecting Chinese New Year to further disrupt the shipping industry this year.

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3 Ways to Beat Holiday Shortages

Here are a few ways to start preparing the supply chain to avoid shortages ahead.

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Growing Need for Recent Supply Chain Policies and Further Federal Action Post-Pandemic

Industry input prices and demand remain above pre-pandemic levels, exposing a need for supply chain policies and even further federal action to be taken.

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How to Maximize Financing in Food Logistics Industry

Financing can help a company achieve its goals, whether obtaining new equipment, expanding operations, smoothing out seasonal business, acquiring new business or something else.

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East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Acquires Allied Brothers Intermodal, Inc.

Allied Brothers’ trucking operation accommodates both local and long-haul drayage capabilities with service to and from the Ports of New York and New Jersey.

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L.I.N.K.| Crafting Company Culture in a 3PL World

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant sits down with Frank Dreischarf, Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at R2 Logistics, to discuss ways to incorporate a diverse and influential company culture, in part 1 of this 3-part series.

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Top Issues Food Businesses Can’t Take for Granted in 2023

For food business leaders, it’s clear that in 2023, staying ahead of the pack must require a vision and commitment to building toward the future.

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Warehouse Space Constraints, Industry Consolidation, Labor Crises Drive 3PLs to Automate

Digital automation will accelerate through 2023, creating opportunities for supply chain leaders to build a tech stack that cuts costs, increases visibility and improves the customer experience.

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Cyber Threats Top Economic Risk

Cyber incidents such as IT outages, ransomware attacks or data breaches, rank as the most important risk globally for the second year in succession.

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The Truckload Rate Outlook for 2023

How will these trends affect the truckload rate outlook for 2023? Here’s a closer look at what’s happening now in the sector and how freight market conditions might evolve in the year ahead.

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What’s Causing the CO2 Shortage and How to Remedy it

If CO2 shortages remain serious enough, it could also have negative impacts on health, safety and medical concerns.

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Inflation, High Fuel Costs and Shipper Prices to Threaten Truckload Carrier Profitability in 2023

Data shows a continued downward trend in truckload but surprising strength in LTL, while the power of general rate increases and surcharges prop up express parcel rates and drive ground parcel to record highs in the quarter ahead.

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High Salary, Annual Raise Not Enough to Retain Supply Chain Workers: Study

78% of respondents reported a higher turnover rate in the previous 12 months, and 61% expect this to continue or get worse in the year to come.

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Cargo Theft Remains Top Concern in Supply Chain Space

Increases in theft activity around major intermodal hubs were significant.