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Using readily available technologies and solutions will help automate and streamline internal warehouse procedures and fulfillment processes.
The Dash to the Doorstep—How to Optimize E-Commerce Order Fulfillment for Peak Demand
In order to get ahead of order rushes, e-commerce companies need to ensure that their fulfillment processes are capable of meeting consumer expectations while improving sales margins and maintaining a competitive edge against other players in the space.
April 27, 2020
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What a Time to be in the Supply Chain Biz
August 19, 2020
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COVID-19 and the Grocery Price Rollercoaster
August 3, 2020
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Top Considerations for Cold Storage Facility Development
April 20, 2020
To improve food safety in supply chain management is a combination of the people, processes and technologies involved.
Managing Food Safety Along the Supply Chain
April 21, 2020
The current environment may well turn out to be a tipping point for grocery businesses to accelerate investment in automation and software technology to prepare their supply chains for major disruptions
What Grocery Retailers Can Do to Address Demand Surges Now and in the Future
June 15, 2020
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As devastating and cumbersome as some of these disruptions can be, the supply chain always wins in the end.
State of the Industry: Why Supply Chains Always Win in the End
What a time to work in the supply chain industry. Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. Regardless of the challenges many of today’s cold food chains face, supply chains always win in the end.
December 4, 2024
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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.
December 2, 2024
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Women in Supply Chain Forum: Shattering Glass Ceilings
This event has become more than just a networking space. It’s a pathway for women in supply chain to really embrace being a woman in the supply chain. It’s a journey that we can all take together to learn, grow, nurture and shatter glass ceilings.
November 15, 2024
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This map image shows different zooms of annual flood risk zones in 2050, and risk zones by water level above the high tide line (measured at Fort Pulaski).
Port and Supply Chain Risk from Future Coastal Floods
Unmitigated, sea level rise will affect ports worldwide and their ability to handle goods in transit throughout the inbound and outbound supply chain network.
June 10, 2020
Improving cybersecurity within fresh will require collaboration between technology and operations, both internally and with trading partners.
Addressing Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Fresh and Cold Supply Chain Amid COVID-19
Digital solutions offer significant promise for improving the safety, freshness and efficiency of temperature-controlled supply chains.
June 3, 2020
Intermodal powers on throughout COVID-19 pandemic.
How Rail and Intermodal Power on Despite Global Crisis
Rail and intermodal are critical infrastructure that have helped deliver essential goods during shelter-in-place orders.
June 1, 2020
Functional beverages are poised for 11% over the next four years.
3PLs for Functional Beverages Grow During Global Health Crisis
3PLs will remain an integral part of the distribution process for functional beverage brands looking to scale and get closer to their customers.
May 25, 2020
MSC introduced a new class of 23,000-plus TEU ships, led by MSC Gülsün, said to be the largest container ship in the world, with the lowest carbon footprint by design.
How Ports Remain Important Ingredient Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Today’s ports and ocean carriers institute business continuity plans to keep product moving in and out of the United States amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 20, 2020
Visibility data solutions help identify the contents of a truck and prioritize the most important items, which is especially helpful in meeting demands.
Out of Stock and Delayed—Here’s What’s Going On
Even those with deep experience in food logistics are swimming in uncharted waters.
April 1, 2020
Few events can devastate a supply chain faster than disastrous weather.
Disasters Happen. Here’s How to Weatherproof Your Supply Chain
Severe weather in one part of the world can affect your supply chain from thousands of miles away. Here’s how to protect your business.
May 11, 2020
From shippers to truckers to terminal operators, the industry is utilizing digitalization to ensure chilled and frozen commodities are transported with a farm-to-table approach.
How Smart Ports Digitize Today’s Ports for Tomorrow
The Smart Ports concept is becoming more commonplace, as most global terminal operators are adopting forward-thinking strategies to coexist in a 100% digitized processes environment.
May 6, 2020
Earlier this year, LLamasoft released its new llama.ai platform, a SaaS, AI-powered enterprise-scale decision platform that generates insights, develops predictions and provides smart answers to business users across a company.
Emerging Technologies Will Fill Positions, Not Steal From Humans in the Supply Chain
Technology and automation will not steal jobs away from humans, but instead will fill positions, so employees can focus on more demanding tasks.
May 4, 2020
While discussions about federal truck driver training regulations have been going on for decades, the now delayed regulations will restrict training of entry-level drivers to only training providers registered with FMCSA.
How Delay in Federal Trucker Training Impacts Trucking Industry
Advanced Training Systems LLC outlines how the delay in standardized rules for commercial trucking could impact the trucking industry.
April 15, 2020
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Implementing Traceability Programs for Safer Supply Chains
Here’s how an approach to traceability leads to a safer supply chain.
April 13, 2020
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How a Food-Focused Port Positions for the Future
Owners of perishable cargo need reliability, predictability, capability and capacity in their supply chains.
April 8, 2020
Using a dynamic supply chain digital twin to visualize the state of a supply chain is a way to monitor and analyze a company’s supply chain operations.
The Digital Supply Chain of 2020
Discover how digital supply chains provide complete visibility, from farm to fork.
March 25, 2020
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Not All Superheroes Wear Capes
It’s these champions-turned-superheroes that keep the supply chain and logistics industry moving forward.
March 24, 2020
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Category Partners LLC promotes Cara Ammon
Category Partners has promoted Cara Ammon to senior vice president of research and market intel.
January 14, 2020
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John Vena Inc. hires new controller
John Vena Inc. has welcomed Omar Ford-Bey as its financial controller.
January 13, 2020
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New Year, new editor, same quality content
Food Logistics is happy to announce Marina Mayer as its new editor-in-chief.
January 13, 2020
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Securing the Food Supply Chain: Achieving Traceability and Chain-of-Custody to Minimize Risk
Multi-party networks make recalls more palatable by enabling everyone in the supply chain network to share relevant information in real time and avoid the devastating effects they can have on their customers, brand, and the economy.
December 30, 2019
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Cognitive Automation Has Arrived
Cognitive automation can speed the farm-to-fork logistics digital journey.
December 27, 2019
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Top 10 Food Logistics Articles in 2019
Food Logistics has been covering each aspect of the food supply chain this year, allowing readers to have a range of topics to catch up on.
December 27, 2019
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How Will 5G Affect the Food Industry?
VAI CIO Kevin Beasley on how the emergence of 5G networks will positively impact the food industry.
December 23, 2019
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IoT is the Key to Unlocking Greater ROI in Food Supply Chains
As the digital economy continues to grow, IoT technology has transitioned from a futuristic idea to a tactical tool nearly any logistics company can implement in their supply chain.
December 20, 2019
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Food Logistics Honors Top Software & Tech Providers of 2019
December 17, 2019
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Solid ROI With Temperature Monitoring
Early adopters of temperature monitoring systems in refrigerated trailers often chose the solutions to meet requirements of shippers and receivers.
December 17, 2019
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Smithfield Foods Raises the Sustainability Bar
Smithfield Foods is always looking for ways to make the path from farm to fork as close as possible.
December 17, 2019
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Nailing Down the Basics of Food Chain Security
Criminal organizations are your second-most-likely adversary and their attack vector should not surprise you.
December 17, 2019
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Food Logistics Operators Turn to Advanced DSD Solutions and Mobile Printers as a Game Changer for Supply Chain Visibility
Food logistics operators turn to advanced DSD solutions and mobile printers as a game changer for supply chain visibility.
December 17, 2019
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Tracking Cold Chain Cargo with Temperature-Monitoring Devices
Accurate, irreversible temperature-monitoring devices are necessary for those looking to improve their cold chain tracking practices and reduce unnecessary waste.
December 17, 2019
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Company's Success Relies on its Suppliers
Recalls can be detrimental for brands – both financially and for its reputation.
November 20, 2019
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7 Technologies that Lead to High-Performance Logistics
Technology is available and it’s here to stay.
November 6, 2019