Immigration Necessitates Healthy Fruit Harvests

Immigration Necessitates Healthy Fruit Harvests

May 14, 2013

This month a bi-partisan bill on immigration reform will be up for debate. According to an article in Bloomberg, farm lobbies such as the American Farm Bureau Federation, have argued that regulation limiting immigration would “make it difficult for fresh-produce growers to meet their needs for field workers.” To read more, click HERE.

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Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award

This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!

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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain

June 4, 2024

Register now to hear from experts about the State of Today’s Supply Chains through topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Electrification, Company Culture and more.

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I'm Fine. Everything is Fine.

The supply chains of today are up against the clock in a number of ways, whether it's meeting California's renewable energy mandates, or FSMA's updated regulations, or even just being able to conduct business in an orderly fashion.

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InRoute Connect to Improve Turnaround Times for Commercial Vehicles in Need of Maintenance

Intangles announced InRoute Connect, a product designed to significantly improve the turnaround time of commercial vehicles in need of maintenance while on the road.

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How to Choose the Right Cold Storage Warehouse

With a multitude of available options, selecting the right cold storage solution can be daunting for even the most well-run operation.

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Cold Chain Track-and-Trace Technology to Exceed $7B

ABI Research projects that worldwide revenues from food cold chain track-and-trace operations will surpass $7 billion by 2032.

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Improving Traceability with a Warehouse Management System

Technologies like warehouse management systems (WMS) are offering a better way for retailers to gain real-time visibility into inventory levels, locations, and movements.

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Container Traders Anticipate Rise in Disruptions and Increase in Container Prices

In the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collision, supply chain professionals are anticipating price hikes, as indicated by a significant rise in sentiment for container price increases released by Container xChange.

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Extreme Weather is Top Challenge for Transportation Professionals in 2024

Shippers and carriers are prioritizing climate change, sustainability and new partnerships while capacity is favorable, according to research compiled by Breakthrough.

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Avetta Acquired by Private Equity Firm

EQT Private Equity acquired Avetta from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, leveraging its global footprint, purpose-driven approach, and digital and sustainability expertise to support Avetta's ongoing growth journey.

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Biden-Harris Final Rule on Train Crew Size Safety Requirements to Improve Rail Safety

The new rule enhances safety in the rail industry by generally requiring and emphasizing the importance and necessity of a second crewmember on all trains.

Shattering Glass Ceilings at This Year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum

Registration is open for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.

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ERP’s Direct Impact on Quality and Efficiency in Food Manufacturing

With the addition of an ERP solution, manufacturers can benefit from a centralized business management system, acting as a single source of truth.

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Descartes Strengthens Global Trade Intelligence with OCR Acquisition

Descartes Systems Group acquired OCR Services, Inc. for $90 million.

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How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Impacts Movement of Vehicles, Raw Materials and More

While the full extent of the impact is yet to be determined, the collision is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the Port of Baltimore and its role in the regional and national economy.

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Supply Chain Industry to Double Down on Risk Management

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Trucking Industry Lacks Trust in Zero Emission Government Mandates

Many fleets are operating a multi-energy fleet or are about to begin their transition while still experiencing a lack of awareness and readily available, trustworthy guidance, according to survey results from Teletrac Navman.

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Dock-to-Dock Track-and-Trace Platform for Food and Beverage Brands

Sojo Industries released Sojo Shield, a first-of-its-kind dock-to-dock software platform that provides immediate and accurate reporting on critical tracking events such as shipping, receiving and transport.

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3 Key Areas to Prioritize for Improved Management of Cold Chain Logistics

Given the size and growth of this complex logistics segment, logistics leaders must improve the control and performance of cold chain management.

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Visibility Solution to Improve Transparency and Reduce Waste in Fresh Produce Supply Chain

ProducePay announced a new Visibility solution to provide fresh produce marketers and retailers full transparency of produce shipments from farm to fork.

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Partner Risk Insights Platform to Help Businesses Digitize Third-Party Risk Management

Aon plc launched Partner Risk Insights, a digital platform powered by CoverWallet to help U.S. organizations simplify the way they manage insurance-related third-party risk.

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ILA Negotiations Becomes Largest Concern for Trucking Industry in 2024

The most significant concerns over the next 12 months include trucking capacity exiting the market and container supply chains at risk due to diversions around Red Sea avoidance effects, according to a new report from ITS Logistics.

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Real-Time Document Collaboration

ETQ released the ETQ Reliance NXG quality management system, which includes real-time document collaboration using Microsoft 365, expanded data collection capabilities and user interface features for a better user experience.

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CPG’s Hidden Value Source: The Legal Department

By leveraging legal finance, CPG companies mitigate risks associated with litigation and access a significant source of capital.

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Rise in Cargo Theft in Cold Food Chain

Food Logistics talks exclusively with Amy Childress, VP of monitoring, cargo for Copeland, about the reason behind cargo theft’s unprecedented increase and more.