Expert Columns: Page 40

Read up on the latest news and trends provided by the cold food chain's most prominent subject matter experts.

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How Robots Create Safer Workplace for Warehouse Employees

Smart Warehousing

In short, robots can make warehouses safer and more interesting places for humans to work. Human employees feel more fulfilled, they’re less likely to leave, and warehouse owners don’t need to spend money or time rehiring and retraining.

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Climate Change and Climate-Controlled Logistics: A Catastrophic Feedback Loop

It is extremely costly for the cold chain to operate efficiently in warmer-than-usual conditions; simultaneously, the cold chain directly contributes to rising global temperatures.

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Risk/Compliance

Protecting High-Value Shipments Against Theft

To protect against product loss and/or degradation, many companies are investing in real-time location tracking and geofencing technologies that can help provide much-needed insurance policies.

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Carbon Footprint

Food and Beverage Industry is Committed to ESG, but What Does That Mean?

In spite of continued focus, the global food and beverage industry remains fragmented, both in terms of top priorities for ESG initiatives and what industry participants see as the key drivers for pursuing ESG goals.

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Strategies for Supply Chain Leaders Amid Economic Uncertainty

For supply chain leaders, it is imperative to strike a balance between short-term adjustments and the pursuit of long-term goals, acknowledging the pivotal role of talent and teamwork in achieving enduring success in these challenging times.

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Risk/Compliance

Navigating Severe Weather: Essential Tips for Shippers

Coyote Logistics

At the end of the day, human relationships are still the most important factor in navigating any of these challenging scenarios. Here's 6 long-term strategies for severe weather preparedness.

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Risk/Compliance

Preventative Cyber Defense in Food and Beverage Protects Public Health Efforts

By investing in the right areas, food organizations can avoid the reputational risk that comes with digital insecurity.

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How Gen Z is Reshaping Customization, Sustainability and Innovation in the Food Industry

Treacy & Company by Cherry Bekaert

From an explosion of diverse ingredients to swift responses to emerging consumer preferences, the industry is experiencing a series of transformative shifts driven by Generation Z.

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Material Handling Equipment

How Sodium-ion Batteries Challenge Lithium-ion

Lithium battery manufacturers are launching commercial-scale manufacturing of sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries to be used in passenger electric vehicles (EVs). This may indicate the early market adoption and growth potential for sodium-ion chemistry.

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How Drones Help Farmers Reduce Climate Change Impact of Food Supply Chain

As the climate evolves, farmers will need to rely on technology more and more to adapt their growing methods and maintain their harvests.

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It’s time for shippers to prepare for higher freight rates

DAT Freight & Analytics

Analysts predict higher freight rates to come in 2024. DAT provides tips for the food and beverage industry to build operational resilience in anticipation of a market shift.

Sarah Bertram is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT. She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. Her supply chain and traditional G&A consulting background bring a unique perspective to clients who must work across their organizations to drive supply chain initiatives, including Procurement, IT, operations, and the C-suite. At DAT, she has been instrumental in growing the shipper practice. Throughout her career, Sarah has been recognized for developing and executing sales strategies that help clients choose the best analytics solutions for their needs.

Training/Onboarding

Benefits of Employing and Upskilling Foreign Workers in the Food Industry

Here's the benefits of tapping into the global talent pool, the role of the EB-3 visa program in connecting foreign workers with U.S. employers, and why businesses should prioritize investing in foreign workers.

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