Barry HochfelderBarry Hochfelder served as the former editor of Supply and Demand Chain Executive. From the AuthorTransportationAre Autonomous Vehicles the Next Wave of Last-Mile Technology?Fully driverless trucks are still a way down the road, but they might solve the driver shortage, save money, improve efficiency and help the environment.Cargo TheftCargo Thieves Hunger for Food ShipmentsFrom corn and wheat to canned tuna and octopus, no region is exempt.Cold ChainProtecting the Food Supply in TransitReefer and trailer manufacturers are constantly innovating to keep the food supply safe while meeting government regulations.TruckingTruckin’ for a Greener EnvironmentAmerican Trucking Associations (ATA)It’s not easy, but 3PLs and transportation providers are working toward sustainable fuels.Ocean Ports & CarriersOcean Shippers Make Waves in Customer ServiceNew routes and technological advances mean more safety and efficiency for food and beverage.AI/ARAI and the Supply Chain of Today and TomorrowArtificial intelligence is a reality, but many industries are slow to adapt. Here’s how to do it.Ocean Ports & CarriersNew Port Wilmington Facility, USDA Program Expedites Fresh Fruit ImportsU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)New facility and USDA program at Port of Wilmington keeps produce safer and healthier for consumers, while increasing bottom line for shippers.3PL/4PLWine Consumption Surges, Creating Opportunity for 3PLsPeople have been drinking wine for 10 millennia. Modern logistics makes it easier to enjoy around the globe.WMS/TMSTMS in the Changing World of Food & BeverageChoosing the right TMS takes some work, but it can make all the difference.Cold ChainFor 3PLs, the Food and Beverage Industry Adds More ComplexityCost, consumer demand, regulations and the ‘Amazon Effect’ offer new challenges that must be met.Cold ChainChina’s Cold Chain Is Growing to Meet Demand Despite Its Many Broken LinksAs Chinese consumers' desire for fresh foods and other perishables grows, the country's fragmented and inefficient cold chain can't keep up.Emerging TechnologiesBlockchain and the Food Chain: A Track & Trace Dream Team?Adapting the financial technology can make the food system safer.Page 1 of 2Next Page
