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From Bad to Worse to Better: How Today’s State of Supply Chains Present Bright Future

Here’s how technology, visibility and the drive to overturn the labor shortage help improve the current state of the supply chain.

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What More Disruptions will 3PLs See in 2022?

After a couple of turbulent years in the cold supply chain, 3PLs plan for a continued rocky 2022.

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Supply Chains in Grim State. What’s Next?

The supply chain is an absolute mess. Wonder what’s in store for 2022. Hopefully a less gloomy outlook and a brighter future for the global food supply chain.

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From Bad to Worse to Better: How Today’s State of Supply Chains Present Bright Future

Here’s how technology, visibility and the drive to overturn the labor shortage help improve the current state of the supply chain.

Reefer transportation sees continued change throughout the past few years.

What More Disruptions will 3PLs See in 2022?

After a couple of turbulent years in the cold supply chain, 3PLs plan for a continued rocky 2022.

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Supply Chains in Grim State. What’s Next?

The supply chain is an absolute mess. Wonder what’s in store for 2022. Hopefully a less gloomy outlook and a brighter future for the global food supply chain.

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Supply Chain Snarls and the Driver Shortage Heading into 2022

Providing AI-powered solutions and focusing on improving drivers’ experiences will help to attract and retain drivers throughout 2022.

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From Bad to Worse to Better: May Take 1-2 Years for Supply Chains to Recover

John Paxton, CEO, MHI, explains why it may take 1-2 years for supply chains to fully recover from the pandemic and other supply chain disruptions.

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Maersk to Acquire All LF Logistics Holdings Limited Shares

The acquisition will create a strong value proposition for customers targeting the Asian consumer segment.

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L.I.N.K. | Top 5 Podcasts of the Year

Food Logistics thanks all of the listeners and readers for the support and engagement throughout this year. Here are the Top 5 most downloaded L.I.N.K. podcasts of 2021.

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From Bad to Worse to Better: Implement Technology That Provides High Degree of Supply Chain Visibility

Brian Numainville, principal, The Feedback Group, outlines why companies should implement technology that provides a high degree of supply chain visibility.

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From Bad to Worse to Better: Workers’ Benefits Are Key to Labor Puzzle

Aaron Hageman, CEO, Delivery Drivers, Inc., talks workers' benefits and the importance of worker safety.

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Many Metro Regions Already Reaching Pre-Pandemic Employment Levels

Dallas, Austin, Phoenix and Denver held the Top 4 spots in terms of reaching pre-pandemic employment levels in September and October.

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Top 10 Technologies Driving Cold Chain Innovation

Here are 10 key technologies driving a safe, efficient and reliable global cold and beverage supply chain.

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Foodservice Truck Driver Salary Increases Despite Supply Chain Crisis

Approximately 66% of foodservice distributors say they now offer above-market wages.

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Keeping Truck Drivers Happy

Carriers must be competitive to excel at driver recruitment and driver retention in today's drivers' market.

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L.I.N.K. | Supply Chain Strikes, Labor Shortage Were Inevitable

Managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks Mischa Fisher, chief economist from Angi, about why strikes are happening now and what can be done for future resilience.

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Nurturing Warehouse Talent

Identifying ways to nurture warehouse employees is critical to keeping existing talent, bringing back talent who may have left amid the height of the pandemic and attracting new talent.

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Top 5 Reasons to Thank Today’s Supply Chains

This Thanksgiving, yes, I’m thankful for my health, happiness, family, friends and my job, but I’m also thankful for the millions of supply chain leaders who keep the supply chains moving.

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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.

Nominations Close TODAY for Food Logistics' 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

If you touch the cold food chain in any way, whether it be producing, transporting, packaging, creating software, selling (think grocery store), storing or promoting in any way, shape or form, then YES, you are eligible!

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Climate Change Regulations’ Impact on Supply Chains

Data analytic skills have always been critical in supply chain and logistics roles, but will be key in ensuring that the supply chain becomes more sustainable.

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Rock Stars Make the Supply Chain Village a Better Place

It’s so important to recognize, honor and celebrate the achievements of the industry's supply chain heroes because they’re the ones that despite the disruptions and attacks, persevere.

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5 Steps to Rewarding Your Best Drivers

Happy drivers that feel appreciated on average stay with their companies longer, are more efficient in their daily jobs and demonstrate more commitment and ownership towards their tasks.

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3 Ways to Overcome the Driver Shortage by Increasing Visibility

Here are three ways to find hidden efficiencies within your fleet to help ease the strain of driver shortages.

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Slow Job Growth in CPG Sector Fails to Make Significant Gains

Although the CPG industry added 6,400 jobs in October, it did little to close the gap on the nearly 140,000 job openings.

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IFDA Urges Biden Administration to Work With Food Supply Chains to Relieve Pressure

Reps from agriculture, foodservice, trucking, warehousing, manufacturing, retail, construction, energy and other key supply chain stakeholders call on the Biden Administration to work with the food industry to address the immense supply chain challenges.

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L.I.N.K. | Driver Shortage Pushes Need for Training

FleetForce president explains the need for training grows during the driver shortage on this week's podcast, explaining that 1 million drivers are needed.

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Why the Supply Chain Industry is Filled with Superheroes

By definition, a superhero possesses special powers to fight evil and protect the universe. It's the rock stars behind the scenes of a supply chain that continue to prove strength and resilience.

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Frontline Manufacturing Workers in Search of Digitally Enabled Workplaces

The survey revealed that some 81% of respondents still rely on paper-based processes to follow instructions and/or keep track of their work.

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Online Learning Platform Provides Cobot Application Know-How

The how-to videos and 3D simulations provide detailed information on collaborative applications, including machine tending, palletizing, pick and place and sanding.

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Labor Shortage is More About Onboarding Than Hiring

The labor shortage isn't just about people applying for a supply chain role. It’s also just as much about those people who walk out the door shortly after starting the job.

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10 Ways a Mobile Productivity Tool Maximizes Open Enrollment Participation for Frontline Workers

Here are 10 ways a mobile productivity tool can maximize participation for your most successful open enrollment yet.