Flowers Foods Inc. Form 10-Q

August 11, 2016

Federal Gas Tax Holiday vs. the Highway Trust Fund. What’s Next?

President Biden is calling on Congress to make sure that the gas tax holiday has no negative effect on the Highway Trust Fund. But, critics feel otherwise. Let's discuss.

Many of today's companies are now investing in supply chain technology to improve worker, operator and driver safety.

The Great Reshuffling Puts Frontline Jobs First

The supply chain is now considered to be the pandemic's must-have college degree. Here’s why.

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Moving the Needle in Continued Supply Chain Education

Since The Great Reshuffling pushed many frontline jobs to the forefront, post-pandemic, supply chain jobs are here to stay.

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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.

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Transportation and Logistics Sector Faces Employee Onboarding Challenges

Mobile devices and apps – when utilized in tandem with the right business mobility strategy and platform – hold the key to real-time visibility on products, warehouse workers, drivers and everything in between.

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How to Capture Tribal Knowledge

Capturing that tribal knowledge must be systemized in order to gain widespread adoption amongst an organization’s workforce.

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3 Reasons to Automate Stretch Wrapping Capabilities

Upgrading to an automatic stretch wrapper will provide safer and more secure loads, reduce potential injuries and give a quality return on investment.

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3 Considerations When Choosing the Right Forklift Fuel

Propane can provide an affordable energy solution for crews who have a small percentage of the overall budget allocated to fuel and equipment costs, or for those just looking to reduce operational costs in general.

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Food Logistics Editors Talk Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers

Food Logistics editors Marina Mayer, Brielle Jaekel and Mackenna Moralez congratulate the winners of the 2021 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award.

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Tips to Maximize Warehouse Staff During Peak Season

Teams need to be staffed, trained and ready to unload shipments at distribution centers and warehouses, stock shelves, manage the inventory, take orders and pick and pack for delivery.

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How Real Wireless Power Will Transform the Supply Chain

Supply chain managers who can precisely monitor product location can set themselves apart by adding value and subtracting costs.

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Back-to-School Supply Chain Blues

Executives are now demanding more resilient supply chains that can sense, absorb and respond to these risks and come back stronger.

Werner Enterprises developed Werner EDGE, an innovation arm dedicated to developing new solutions that enrich experiences for drivers, associates and customers.

3PLs Keep on Truckin’

The e-commerce boom catapulted the 3PL market into the spotlight, but implementing automation and employing driver safety and recruitment programs help trucking companies keep on truckin'.