The Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: ALAN Needs YOU!

November 5, 2012

Lara L. Sowinski

American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)

American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)

American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)

A weekly audio blog by editor-in-chief, Lara Sowinski, on what’s hot in the food supply chain industry. New audio blogs will be released every Monday morning. Today's featured audio blog: ALAN Needs YOU!

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The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map

Discover how the The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map can guide your logistics strategy. Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry!

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Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders

These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.

Top Tech Startup Award: AI-Powered Startups Address Today's Supply Chain Challenges

Many of today's AI-powered startups address these challenges with dashboards, cloud-based solutions, data analytics, optimized offerings, real-time visibility, procurement systems and more.

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Trump 2.0: What Tariffs, Trade Agreements, Reversal of EV Mandates Mean for Container Market

With a renewed emphasis on the "America First" agenda, Trump’s administration is poised to introduce structural changes to trade relations worldwide.

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Cargo Theft Surges to Record Levels in 2024

According to CargoNet's annual analysis, cargo theft activity reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with 3,625 reported incidents, representing a 27% increase from 2023.

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How the Opioid Crisis Affects Food Logistics Sector

Occupations in transportation, material moving, and warehousing have been profoundly affected by the opioid crisis. Businesses in the food logistics sector are encouraged to consider the effects of opioids on their workforce.

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Why Addressing Parking, Pay and Detention Time Helps to Recruit and Retain Quality Drivers

Positive company culture never goes out of style – carriers that focus on company culture now will build a foundation that will serve them well into the future as they look to attract and retain drivers.

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How to Prepare for New Tariffs

Tariffs represent part of the new normal of greater uncertainty in geopolitics and trade. Thankfully there are multiple mitigation strategies that enable companies to build their tariff muscle.

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Supply Chain CEOs Anticipate Economic Improvement in the Year Ahead

Growing levels of confidence are driven in part by 55% of CEOs who believe the economy will improve over the next year, an optimism largely fueled by the upcoming change in U.S. leadership.

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Preventative, Predictive, and Prescriptive Maintenance – Why All Three are Essential for Food and Beverage Manufacturers

Food safety is increasingly in the spotlight as advancements in technology provide better tools to address long-standing challenges in the complex supply chain. Modern automation and innovative solutions now allow for tighter control.

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Cybersecurity Tops Business Risk in 2025

Once again, business interruption is a main concern for companies of all sizes, ranking No. 2, with natural catastrophes at No. 3 and changes in legislation and regulation at No. 4.

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AI-Powered Freight Fraud Detection Software for Shippers, 3PLs

Overhaul launched Overhaul FraudWatch, a new solution that provides real-time data and alerts, equipping users with the insights needed to detect fraudulent threats like fictitious pick-ups and double brokering and take immediate action.

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Compliance and Technology: How Food and Beverage Companies Can Get Ahead in 2025

As we look toward 2025, food and beverage companies will need to balance regulatory adherence with ongoing technological investment. The good news is that embracing technology meets compliance demands and enhances operational efficiency.

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The Cost of FSVP Non-Compliance

By prioritizing compliance today, businesses can safeguard their operations, strengthen their reputations, and contribute to a safer, more transparent food supply chain.

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Biden-Harris Administration Closes Term with $5B in Grants Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced nearly $5 billion in grants for 560-plus projects in all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories through seven priority programs funded through President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Cybersecurity to be Most Pressing Challenge for Fleets in 2025

AI tools and the advancements expected in 2025 will act as force multipliers for threat actors as they craft increasingly sophisticated and believable phishing campaigns.

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ESI Group Announces Key Promotions to Strengthen Leadership Team

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at SmartSense by Digi, AIB and more.

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Shipping Trends and Anticipated Disruptions for 2025

Going into 2025, diversification for supply chain agility remains crucial as it allows adaptability during the changing market conditions.

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Climate Change No. 1 Supply Chain Concern in 2025

Geopolitical instability, rising regulations and AI infiltration remain other areas of concern for the supply chain industry in 2025.

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Is Consumer Action the Key to Solving the Packaging Waste Problem?

Proper sorting and disposal of materials are essential to closing the loop on packaging waste and supporting the transition to a truly circular economy, and consumers are a key part of the process.

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Top 5 Key Supply Chain Trends to Look for in 2025

What can businesses do to manage risk, minimize loss and bolster their resilience in the year ahead? Here’s some of the key supply chain trends likely to encounter in 2025.

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USDA, Wisconsin Receive $23.2M to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

The 30 Infrastructure Grants and the previously announced 41 Equipment Grants total 71 projects in Wisconsin funded through RFSI are designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain while strengthening local and regional food systems.

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Cargo Nets Market Projected to Reach $1,611.7M by 2034

Cargo netting is designed to allow safe and secure transportation of items loaded inside. North America is a prominent region that is estimated to hold a market share of 24.3% in 2034.

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Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2024

Thank you for your continued readership in 2024. Here are the Top 5 most viewed articles from the year.

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FSMA 204 Compliance to Fundamentally Change How the Cold Chain Works

Starting Jan. 6, 2025, FSMA 204 will apply to all foods on the FDA's Food Traceability List. What does this mean for the cold food chain industry? And for those companies still not in compliance, what are the next steps?

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How FSMA Compliance Helps Keep Holiday Meals Safe

Here's why organizations need to implement a proactive, real-time approach to security that will protect consumers while ensuring reputation and brand loyalty remain intact.

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Post-Election Outlook for Supply Chain

Supply chain experts are contemplating what it means to have the Trump administration come on board in 2025 and how it will shape the supply chain outlook.