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Worker Safety
Here’s Why Constant Bending can be Troublesome for Logistics Workers
U.S. logistics workers have a back pain crisis and heavy lifting isn’t the only reason behind it. Modern tools like exosuits help companies equip a healthier, safer workforce.
Trucking
Newer Trucks Help Transportation Fleets Onboard New Drivers
Worker Safety
Out With the Masks, In With the Seasonal Cold
Food Safety
7 Reasons to Localize Your Food Supply Chain
Warehousing
Rising Food Import Prices Highlight Need to Source Domestically
Worker Safety
Most Distracted Drivers are 72% More Likely to be Involved in a Collision
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Supply Chain Visibility
Discover Insights into Supply Chain Visibility with Top Execs
The Supply Chain Network (SCN) Summit is the premier virtual event aimed at educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.
Transportation
L.I.N.K. | PwC Answers the Question: Is It Time to Re-Shore the Supply Chain?
Associate editor Brielle Jaekel breaks down the issue of offshoring with Mark Hermans from PwC in this week's L.I.N.K. episode.
Transportation
Importance of Technology for ‘Buy American’ Executive Order
As manufacturing and supply chain leaders prepare for “Buy American,” it is essential to consider the upcoming challenges that they may face and invest in the right technology that will propel them forward and encourage scalability and growth.
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Worker Safety
E-Commerce Growth Drives Need for Road Safety
Telematics software can transform the food e-commerce supply chain and customer experience, enabling the sector to reassure customers that they’re receiving a reliable, safe and cost-effective service.
Grocery Retail
Brexit Pushes British Grocery Store Outside the UK
A British grocery e-commerce retailer expands to the Netherlands with a new warehouse following Brexit.
Food Safety
How Modern Freezers and Chillers Improve Food Safety in the Cold Chain
Greg Sheridan, sales manager for FPS Food Process Solutions Corp., talks about freezers and chillers in the cold food space, what to consider when installing new equipment and what companies should be mindful of going forward.
Risk/Compliance
Verdict in Texas Cattle Suit Warns of Deceit in Negotiations
A unanimous jury verdict in a Texas case regarding cattle pedigree verifications exhibits why it is important to have clear negotiations and both parties must follow through.
Food Safety
Striving for Sustainability in Global Food Systems
GRI's Sector Program is designed to provide the global best practice for transparency within sectors, helping organizations meet stakeholder expectations for comprehensive and comparable sustainability reporting.
Retention
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Workforce Woes
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna attempt to answer the question of "do people want to work anymore?" and what role the COVID-19 pandemic has played when it comes to recruiting and retaining new talent.
Worker Safety
Safety in Agriculture is Imperative
A recent death of an Oregon farmer during a heat wave exposes the increased need for safety in agriculture.
Trucking
L.I.N.K. | How Do Trucking Companies Handle Drug Testing?
Associate editor Brielle Jaekel learns about drug testing in the trucking industry from Health Street founder and CEO Jared Rosenthal.
Supply Chain Visibility
The 100-Day Supply Chain Review, Part 5: Now What?
June 4 marked the conclusion of the 100-day review. Within this timeframe, the United States encountered a number of major supply chain disruptions. What's in store for the future?
Emerging Technologies
Securing the Supply Chain and the Adjacent Data Chain
Businesses are investing in technologies that enable proactive cybersecurity risk checks among suppliers and trading partners to help identify potential security issues before a breach can occur.
Risk/Compliance
75% of Third-Party Vendors Do Not Meet Insurance Requirements
The average company has only 25% of third-parties verified, creating a significant risk of losses from under/uninsured business partners.
Regulations
Food Traceability Leadership Consortium to Find a Solution to FDA Regulations
The Food Traceability Leadership Consortium will explore possible solutions to the FDA’s proposed traceability regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Risk/Compliance
The Timeline of COVID-19 in the Supply Chain
COVID-19's impact on the supply chain will be something for the history books. Take a look at this interactive timeline, detailing important events throughout the past year.
Trucking
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Inflation, Infrastructure and the Big Shrimp Recall
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss inflation, infrastructure and the big shrimp recall that is dominating the news on this week's #LINKLive.
Trucking
I Drove From Madison to Dallas - The United States Needs an Infrastructure Plan
From Madison, Wisconsin all the way to Dallas, Texas there are tell tale signs that the United States needs an improved infrastructure.
Supply Chain Visibility
Only 4% of CSCOs are “Future-Ready”
While 81% of supply chain leaders agree they are facing technological change at unprecedented speed and scale, many are still constrained by aging legacy technology and working in a patchwork of digital and non-digital systems.
Software & Technology
L.I.N.K. Live | How Will Brexit Affect Supply and Demand?
Marina and Brielle talk about how Brexit will affect supply and demand, both domestically and across the border.
Software Solutions
Revitalizing the Food Industry Through Culture of Care
In these new times, it’s important to realize that it’s not just about making the sale anymore -- it’s about making connections. To achieve that, build a culture of care in which the wellbeing of customers is the priority.
Fleet Management
Vehicle Tracking Solutions Secures $70M Investment to Transform Fleet Management
The investment will fuel innovation, expand in North America and focus on the customer experience for digitizing and transforming fleet and safety management.
Trucking
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Labor and Driver Shortage and Port Congestion
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk about the labor shortage, the driver shortage and how retailers are mitigating port congestion.
Risk/Compliance
Labor Shortage Sparks Innovations in Technology, Pay Increases
While there are many things that need to be addressed in order for the labor gap to shorten, innovations need to begin in order to prevent future supply chain disruptions.
Pest Management
How the Allure of Lights Attracts Unwanted Pests
The majority of captures are light-attracted insects because they are often attracted to the building for the same reason that they end up in the trap -- the lights.
Packaging
1 in 5 Goods Mislabeled Every Year, Costing Manufacturers $89,000 a Year
Minimizing errors that lead to a need to relabel products is the second biggest challenge manufacturers worldwide face in getting new label designs into production.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Port of Yantian Experiences Blank Sails for 2 Consecutive Weeks, According to project44 Data
The congestion is due to tight controls over a detected COVID-19 outbreak on May 25 amongst port workers, resulting in container liners sending out client advisories on blank sailings.
Software & Technology
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk SCN Summit, Biden's New Task Force and the Solar Panel Shortage
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna review the first two days of the SCN Summit and discuss Biden's new supply chain task force and why there's a current shortage in solar panels on this week's #LINKLIVE.
WMS/TMS
Warehouse Labels for Food and Beverage Industry
An ideal WMS will handle all aspects of inventory movement, beginning with receiving and extending to putaway, picking, and eventually, shipping.
Food Safety
Digitizing How to Onboard Suppliers to Future-Proof Food Safety Strategies
Digitizing how you onboard suppliers to evaluate the TCO and future-proofing your strategy might feel a little daunting, but it's important to know that we're all in the same boat.
Warehousing
SCN Summit Kicks off with Industry Outlook, Focus on Risk Management and Discussion on Transportation Trends
Today kicks off the beginning of SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain week, a full week devoted to knowledge, education and networking about all things supply chain and logistics. Check out the schedule of events for this week.
Automation
Top 3 Warehousing Issues During COVID-19 and How to Overcome Them
Technology has played an important role in the food supply chain during the pandemic, from applications to automation process that ensures employee safety.
Food Safety
Are Your Docks and Doors Causing Food Safety Risks?
It’s important to utilize the right food equipment in the right ways. Here are three questions to think about.
