Slow To Connect

Foodservice distributors have been reluctant to invest in technology that could help streamline the supply chain.

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Streamlined Practices for Cross-Border Logistics

Cross-border trade has become a cornerstone of economic growth around the world. Still, navigating the complexities of international logistics can be a daunting task.

Many experts cite IoT as the most promising emerging technology solution for the cold food chain.

Emerging Technologies Reshaping the Future of Supply Chain

These disruptive technologies are altering the way organizations do business. They’re creating alternative means of connecting data, providing visibility, enforcing safety and more.

Shattering Glass Ceilings at This Year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum

Register today for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.

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Port of Oakland Names Director of Aviation

Personnel updates sees new appointments at Port of Oakland, Merchants Fleet and more.

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DAT Announces CEO and Other Role Growth

Personnel updates sees new appointments at DAT, Target and more.

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PCS Software Promotes CFO from Within

Personnel updates sees new hires and promotions at PCS Software, Dematic and more.

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The Rise of Warehouse Orchestration Through Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics

Warehouse orchestration, leveraging predictive and prescriptive analytics, emerges as a transformative approach to optimize warehouse operations.

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Synergy Logistics Promotes from Within as Business Ramps Up

Personnel updates sees new hires for FreshRealm, Motiv and more, with memoriam for the founder of BSY Associates.

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5 Questions to Ask Before Electrifying Indoor Operations

The opportunity to electrify is more real than ever, but what should you know about electrification of indoor forklift applications?

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Active Seat Belt Safety System to Reduce Truck Driver Injuries

Customizable by fleets, E-SMART Seat Belt detects if the driver is not wearing the seat belt and limits (or slows the vehicle) to a predetermined speed.

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DeepHow Introduces Smart AI Quizzing for Skilled Workforce Training

Leveraging advanced generative AI technology, this feature ensures personalized learning experiences while continuously verifying employees' skills.

ChargePoint Releases an Enhanced Integrated Charging Experience for Fleets

ChargePoint announces enhancements to its software offering which enables electric and mixed fuel fleets to find, use and pay for charging from a single application.

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80% of Companies Grew Revenue in 2023 by Investing in Supply Chain Technology

Cleo finds that technology investments are increasing organizations’ ability to deliver on their supply chain commitments, resulting in accelerating profitability, revenue growth, competitive differentiation and efficiency.

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Balancing Gender Diversity: Alexis Asks

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. In logistics, fostering gender diversity is crucial to create a more inclusive and innovative supply chain.

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U.S. Transportation, Logistics Industry Slow to Adopt AI

The study identified that U.S. T&L companies cite cost (23%), fear of disrupting existing processes/services (12%) and trouble identifying the right partners/suppliers (11%) as the biggest barriers to implementing technology.

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Autonomous Robotic Piece-Picking System for Warehouse Order Fulfillment

The piece-picking system revolutionizes the level of autonomy and reliability of robotic order fulfillment in modern warehouse operations.

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Index Reveals LTL and Truckload Q1 Expectations

The latest release of the index expects LTL rates to remain relatively flat with subtle fluctuations and truckload rates to continue hovering near the floor established in Q2 of last year.

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Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2023

Thank you for your continued readership in 2023. Here are the Top 5 most viewed articles from the year.

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Automation and Communication to Streamline Deliveries

FourKites’ latest Appointment Manager enhancements provide supply chain partners with a more seamless appointment management process that saves time.

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A Telematics Solution for AI-Powered Fleet Safety, Risk and Operations Management

This offering delivers telematics alongside cutting edge AI-powered driver and vehicle safety capabilities, all on a single device and a single software platform.

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The Next Gen in Composability Tools and WMS Solution

Softeon introduces its next generation composability tools and warehouse management system solution updates.

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Produce Stakeholders Say Weather and Input Costs are Negatively Impacting Business

With growers, producers and packers comprising a majority of survey respondents (55%), the data underscores how increasing volatility and unpredictability limit the fresh produce sector as a vital industry.

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Supply Chain Network Revamps Top Software & Tech Award: Submissions Close Sept. 22

NEW THIS YEAR: This award is now a new product award, honoring new-to-market software and technology solutions in both Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive audiences. Submissions close Sept. 22.

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How Automation Helps Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions

Automation is appearing in areas of business never seen before. Jason Lockard, SVP of managed logistics of BlueGrace Logistics, talks automation, disruption, labor shortage and other trends impacting shippers, live from ProMat.

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Kaleris Announces Updates to Yard Management System

Kaleris introduced two updates to its yard management system (YMS): a driver pre-check-in app and gate kiosk that together reduces wait time at the gate for higher velocity and productivity and an Enterprise Visibility Suite.

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Truck-Mounted Forklift Range

Manitou has released two new truck-mounted forklifts with vertical masts to the North American Market.

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GreyMatter Aligns with Gartner's Supply Chain Predictions for 2023

GreyOrange has announced the release of GreyMatter and how the platform coordinates and assigns the work activities of warehouse robots to maximize productivity, speed, accuracy and safety in end-to-end inventory fulfillment operations.