The Carrier Landscape Is Changing

February 12, 2016

Understanding your options can yield significant savings.

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Industry Leaders Urge Congress to Take Action to Prevent “Paralyzing” Rail Strike

The national rail strike, which could happen as early as Dec. 5, could threaten the nation’s coal shipments, supply of drinking water and shut down passenger rail.

Ensuring food safety along the cold food chain is a continuous ordeal, one that requires all parties, farm to fork, to participate in.

Separating Fact From Fiction in Food Safety

While ensuring food safety along the cold food chain will always be a challenge, the fact is, separating out the fiction and focusing on the facts that matter will help companies pivot accordingly.

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SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains

December 5, 2022

Let's talk future! Sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk about what’s in store for the supply chain space and more. Register now for the Dec. 5-8 virtual event!

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In-House Food Delivery Apps Help Manage the Last Mile

In-house fleet operating costs are about 40% less than the price of outsourcing to a delivery service.

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How Shippers Gain Competitive Advantage Amid Elevated, Volatile Energy Costs

Shippers can gain a competitive advantage through market-based fuel reimbursement, sourcing SmartWay carriers and exploring alternative modes of transportation in the short term.

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Insight From IT Experts Reveal Exposed Cybersecurity in Supply Chains

A new report shows that the financial sector is not equipped to take on firmware supply chain attacks.

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How Labor, Technology, Security and Logistics Mitigate Today’s Supply Chain Issues

A million things have to go right in the supply chain and only one thing has to go wrong to cause a ripple effect of disruptions.

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How Trailer Pool Technology Overcomes Operational Inefficiencies

Trailer pool technology connects shippers, carriers and receivers to enable visibility of what is happening with the trailer pool in real time at each of the facilities.

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Grain Laundering Arises As Possible New Supply Chain Threat

New research from Windward reveals an increase of 160% in dark activity from bulk carriers in the Black Sea and the possibility of Russian grain laundering.

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Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategy: The Ultimate Guide

The shipping experience now defines the shopping experience.

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5 Ways Destratification Fans Increase Profits in Food Industry

To provide the best customer experience and increase profits, these facilities must take steps to improve their environment and lower costs. One way to do this is by installing destratification fans. Here’s five reasons why.

Grocery retailers’ willingness and increased ability to embrace modern technology and alternative solutions to traditional in-store shopping will play a critical role in long-term success.

4 Grocery Retail Trends to Watch

Here are four trends that should be top of mind for grocery retailers looking to increase profitability and efficiency in today’s market.

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McDonald's Shareholders Push for New Plan on Plastic Packaging

A little under half of McDonald's shareholders pledged support for a filing by non-profit shareholder advocacy group As You Sow. A proposed resolution from the group lists actions specific to the fast food retailer that can help reduce its pollution.

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5 Overlooked Challenges That Can Make or Break E-Grocery Automation

Learn how to make a successful transition to e-grocery automation.

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Earthquake Preparedness: How Parametric Insurance Prevents Supply Chain Collapse

Imagine a major earthquake strikes one of our major shipping ports and airports, where essential goods are transported through. How does the supply chain continue on?

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How Carbon Labeling Can Reduce Food Industry's Carbon Footprint

For CPGs, food manufacturers and logistics teams looking to get involved in sustainability but unsure where to start, carbon labeling is a great first step.

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Thought Leaders Talk State of the Supply Chain in Upcoming SCN Summit

Register now to learn more about what's in store for national and global supply chains. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Electrification in Trucking, Building a Sustainable Supply Chain and more.

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Top Trends in Logistics for 2022

Here's how innovative digital solutions can help companies successfully meet today's challenges and position their supply chain to be more resilient, sustainable and employee friendly.

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L.I.N.K. | How Will the Russia/Ukraine War Affect Procurement?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during an already stressed time for the supply chain could mean serious risks to sourcing and procurement.

Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Rise to the Occasion

Food Logistics reveals the winners of the 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, which recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Why the Supply Chain Will Never Fully Break

Daniel Blank, director of labeling and printing for Barcoding, Inc., explains why the supply chain may bend or twist but never fully break.

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Keeping Supply Chain Threats at Bay: Adapt to the Current Constant-Change Environment

Manish Sharma, CEO of operations, Accenture, details how artificial intelligence, digital twins, data and more help companies adapt to the current constant-changing environment.

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How Temperature Control Systems Achieve Freshness in Today’s Food Logistics

Here's how temperature control systems can help advance freshness and drive a better customer experience throughout the entire supply chain.

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Secrets to Curbing Driver Turnover

Top fleet performers identify what appears to drive turnover within their fleet and use it as an opportunity to improve company culture or specific programs to improve retention.

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L.I.N.K. | Continue to Invest in Yourself

Vice president of customer experience of U.S. Xpress, Julie Van De Kamp comes on the podcast and explains why it is so important to keep investing in yourself to grow your skills in the supply chain.

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How Video Telematics Helps Food and Beverage Industry Prioritize Safety and Reduce Insurance Premiums

By investing in safety and incorporating emerging technologies into the daily business acumen, food and beverage fleet operations can cement the appeal of their predominantly high-exposure workforce to insurance carriers.

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How to Build a Sustainable Transportation Plan

For shippers, transportation network efficiency means they can both achieve their sustainability goals and lower their cost structure. It’s a formula that is both good for the environment and for their bottom lines.