Slow To Connect

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

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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain 2023

June 6, 2023

Topics revolve around Procurement, Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Achieving a Sustainable Footprint and more.

Supply chain threats come in a number of formats and target various sectors of the supply chains.

Top 5 Supply Chain Threats to Impact Supply Chains in 2023

Even though many of today’s cold food chains continue to face the same disruptions, bottlenecks, challenges and threats they’ve been facing the past 2-3 years, understanding and overcoming such threats will help companies achieve some stability.

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Nominations Close March 31 for 2023 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award

This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry. Submissions close March 31.

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Closed Loop Sustainability Program for Rack Recycling

Nucor Warehouse Systems announced its new corporate responsibility and sustainability initiative called Closed Loop Sustainability.

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Big Joe, Thoro.ai Release Autonomous Pallet Mover

Big Joe Forklifts has revealed its Pallet Mover, a new user-directed autonomous mobile robot (AMR) at ProMat 2023.

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Seegrid Expands AMR Capabilities

Seegrid debuts AMR Interoperability at ProMat 2023.

Yale Rebrands to Yale Lift Truck Technologies

Yale announced their new brand identity and positioning in the supply chain industry.

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AI and Image Recognition Platform

Peak Technologies introduced Peak Analytics which is a powerful supply chain AI and image recognition solution for high-volume logistics.

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Software Chain Execution Software

Made4net revealed the latest release of their SCExpert software, version 4.12.

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TruckBot Automatically Unloads Trailers and Shipping Containers

This autonomous robot can unload up to 1,000 cases per hour and will be showcased at ProMat 2023.

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Wireless Lift Truck Charger

Resonant Link has unveiled their 19.2 kW, 400 A wireless lift truck charger.

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The First Human-Centric Robot is Here

Abiligity Robotics has announced the launch of Digit, the first human-centric robot.

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Autonomous Mobile Robot

OTTO Motors has released an autonomous mobile robot and has a new update to their software.

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Shipper’s Guide to Planning Ahead

Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. Shippers are going to buy more inventory because they have confidence order volumes will increase and revenue will be stronger through spring.

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Traceability Data and Emerging Technologies Boost Business Growth

With the right tools, data can improve traceability, visibility, and confidence in boosting operational awareness and efficiency.

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Alexis Asks: Inspiring Women to Keep On Trucking

A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics in the supply chain. On International Women's Day, we look at women in supply chain and how to inspire the next generation of female drivers.

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How Education and Training Can Improve Workforce Development

Toyota, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the British International Freight Association are all improving workforce development by providing education and training to those who are less fortunate or need assistance.

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Survey Finds Industry Leaders Want More Flexibility and Agility

Fleet Advantage revealed the results of its latest industry benchmarking survey where the company received ideas from industry leaders on a range of topics from fuel to the environment.

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Overhaul Obtains SensiGuard

Overhaul has acquired SensiGuard security services from Sensitech.

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Labor Analytics Created to Help With Continued Labor Shortage

Extensiv launched Labor Analytics, a business intelligence tool built within Extensiv 3PL Warehouse Manager to help 3PL providers use real time data and historical trends to provide actionable insights on individual and team performance.

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New Laws All Over the World for EPR Packaging

Andorra, Italy, France, Spain, Greece and the Netherlands are all starting the year off with new EPR packaging laws in 2023.

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Record Set in 2022 for Most Industrial Leases

In 2022, a record was set for 1 million square feet industrial leases. Over 63 leases were signed in 2022 and the average size of the place leased went up from 2021.

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Welcome to the Future: Intelligent Automation Software Bots Revealed

Datamatics will unveil 12 Intelligent Automation software bots for supply chain & logistics operations and finance processes.

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Cold Chain Connect App

Emerson has introduced the stand-alone CC200 case controller.

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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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A Little Bit About The New Associate Editor: Emry Lloyd

Emry Lloyd introduces herself as the new associate editor for Food Logistics and Supply and Demand Chain Executive. She is a South Jersey native and graduated from Rutgers University in 2021.

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3PL vs. 4PL: Which is the Right Fit for You?

The main difference between the two scenarios is the degree of connection that the provider has to the client and their entire network.