Amy Wunderlin

Amy Wunderlin is a freelancer who specializes in the subject areas of supply chain, logistics, construction and technology. She previously served as associate editor of Concrete Contractor, as well as assistant editor for Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics.

Amy joined AC Business Media in November 2016, after spending three years in the newspaper industry. She covered a range of topics, including local government, schools and tourism. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2013, with a degree in journalism.

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Warehouse Automation: What to Expect in 2023

Industry experts expect to see an increase in adoption over the next 5 years, driven by several trends, including an ongoing labor shortage, a more integrated warehouse and the introduction of better and more affordable solutions.

While all signs point to a more stable market following the last few years of uncertainty, 3PLs are still likely to feel the impacts of a New Normal.

Top 10 Trends in Cold Chain

As 3PLs settle into their new normal post-pandemic, several trends stand out for the year ahead.

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E-commerce Drives Mobile Tech Adoption in Field Operations

The demands of e-commerce fulfillment and delivery are requiring investments in disruptive technologies and enterprise-class mobile devices to empower front-line workers.

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FDA Has Suspended 6 Facility Registrations Under FSMA

The 2011 law gives the FDA authority to hold a company’s facility registration if the agency determines food manufactured, processed, packed, received or held there has a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences.

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Where Trucking Stands on Trump's Campaign Promises

President Trump's "America First" economic platform promises to benefit the trucking industry. We check in on how its faring so far.

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Tracking Trump’s Campaign Promises for the Trucking Industry

President Trump promised that America’s truckers would prosper under his administration. Where does the industry stand today?

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Introducing Casey the Container: A Children's Book About Ocean Ports and Carriers

Kristina Bowden brings children into the world of ocean ports and carriers with her first children’s book, Casey the Container.

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Middle America: A Logistics Gold Mine

As speed to market becomes increasingly critical for manufacturers across all industries, interest in Kansas City’s SmartPort has grown.

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Forward Thinking Companies Open Eyes on Food Safety

New regulations alone can't stop recalls from happening, but advances in science, risk-detection technologies and digitized processes can make a big impact.

The power of the smart phone should not be underestimated. Using the phone's GPS, yard managers can locate a truck and send mobile notifications to the driver with instructions.

Opportunities Arise in Yard Management

Executives are paying more attention to yard management solutions to optimize operations across the supply chain.

The Case for Blockchain in the Healthcare Supply Chain

John Kupice, CEO of H-Source, discusses blockchain's entrance into healthcare and how it can address many of the industry's supply chain challenges.

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Profitability or Sustainability? It Doesn’t Have to be a Choice

Dr. Madhav Durbha of LLamasoft offers insight into why–with the proper tools–organizations don’t need to choose between profitability and sustainability, despite current economic uncertainty.

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Vast Exposure of Supply Chain Risk

Managing the supply chain means managing risk. Enterprises can’t do one without experiencing the other in today’s global world.

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Breaking Barriers for Better Data Management

Companies are finally beginning to understand the strategic value of big data analytics across the supply chain, but gaps still remain.

IIot has the potential to boost ROI for food manufacturers, while also giving them a better understanding of consumers.

IoT is Creating a More Proactive Food Supply Chain

The data extracted and analyzed from IoT provides those in the food and beverage industry with real-time variables to operate the most efficiently and cost effectively.

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The Rise of High-Tech Cold Storage

Increased demand for healthy and convenient options, coupled with an ever-expanding global food supply chain, has initiated a need for highly-complex cold storage facilities.

As package types evolve, robotics provides the flexibility to adjust to future package varieties.

Automation Alleviates Labor Pain

The pressure is on warehouse operators to adopt automation not only for greater efficiencies but to simply survive in the market.

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The Rise of Smart Containers

The use of connected shipping containers is growing as the industry continues to fill the visibility gap in the global supply chain.

Crown Equipment's QuickPick remote order picking technology allows an operator to move the lift truck forward via a remote control while they pick and pack the pallet.

Labor’s Impact on Lift Truck Innovation

How the warehousing sector's labor challenges are driving trends and innovation in the lift truck.

Q&A: Procurement Trends the C-Suite Should Take Note of in 2019

Sean Bliss of Corcentric offers insight into the procurement trends C-level executives should be aware of in the year ahead.

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Up Next for IoT in the Food Supply Chain: Predictive Analytics

Advances in cloud software and wireless communications have opened the door for comprehensive data collection at the product level and actionable insights.

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Smart Labels Clear the Way for Consumer, Enterprise Transparency

Retailers, suppliers and logistics providers are increasingly using smart labels to satisfy a desire from the enterprise and the consumer for more visibility.

Dassault Systèmes used the 3DEXPERIENCE Learning Center to manufacture an unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The process was documented and will be used as an example of the center's capabilities. Every type of manufacturing available was used to create the UAS.

Leveraging Advanced Manufacturing Technologies to Drive Digital Transformation

Dassault Systèmes is transforming aerospace manufacturing through innovation at its new experimental learning center.

Target has made significant investments in fulfillment options that revolve around its stores, including curb side delivery.

Retailers Leverage Brick-and-Mortar in an Amazon World

Today’s retailers must focus on the ease of purchase, speed of delivery and overall customer experience to remain competitive in the e-commerce landscape of tomorrow.