Food Logistics' "The Week Ahead in 60 Seconds"

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.

June 27, 2012

Lara L. Sowinski

Editor-in-Chief Lara L. Sowinski

Editor-in-Chief Lara L. Sowinski

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SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains

December 5, 2022

Let's talk future! Sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk about what’s in store for the supply chain space and more. Register now for the Dec. 5-8 virtual event!

Supply Chain Network Launches Women in Supply Chain Forum

Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive launch in-person event to help supply chain professionals and industry experts learn, grow, network and more.

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Nominations Close Sept. 25 for Top Software & Technology Providers Award

This award honors software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain.

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Best Practices for Preventing Cyberattacks

Ensuring the proper cybersecurity is becoming an increasingly complex task as information continuously flows between people, devices, servers and networks.

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Inadequate Third-Party Insurance Coverage Costs Billions

A new Evident survey shows that inadequate third-party insurance coverage averages $1.875 billion in risk exposure for large enterprises.

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Rail Shutdown Could Slow, Halt Shipments in Every Market

This shutdown could slow or completely halt shipments in every market, including food, agriculture, automotive, electronics, ingredients, chemicals, UPS packages and more.

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Heat Stress to Threaten 70%-Plus of Global Agriculture by 2045

Agriculture ranked highest for both current and future heat stress risks in the dataset. The United States, the world’s top agricultural exporter, and China, the world’s largest agricultural producer, will both be extreme risk for heat stress by 2045.

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Exoskeletons in the Food Industry

Working in the food industry can pose a threat to your health in the form of musculoskeletal disorders which, BLS reports, represent approx. 35% of workplace injuries. Today, industrial exoskeletons can help ease those strains and reduce overall injury.

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Third-Party Relationships Bring Risk to ESG Compliance: Study

Four in five (81%) compliance leaders recognize that integrated ESG programs can positively impact their organization, however 96% think that third-party relationships pose some degree of risk to their business with regards to ESG.

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CSCMP Edge is Learning Opportunity on Steroids: CSCMP's CEO

Editor-in-Chief Marina Mayer sits down with Mark Baxa, CEO of CSCMP, to talk about supply chain education, investing in people, curtailing supply chain disruptions and what attendees can expect at this year's CSCMP Edge.

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How to Avoid Future Food Shortage Crisis

Significant concerns, challenges and consequences may lie ahead as the current food supply crisis is expected to worsen.

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Supply Chain Visibility for Grocery Retailers

With the current state of the supply chain, grocery retailers need alternative ways to prepare for potential food shortages.

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Women in Supply Chain Forum Celebrates Influential Women in Supply Chain

Don't miss our first ever Women in Supply Chain Forum! An exclusive networking and educational forum designed for influential women in the supply chain industry! Network. Innovate. Learn. And more!

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Regulatory Issues Force Maersk To Abandon Major Acquisition Sale

Plans for A.P. Moller - Maersk to sell its refrigerated container manufacturing business are now terminated due to regulatory challenges.

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Foodservice Conditions Worse Now Than During COVID-19

The costs of goods restaurateurs need most have continued to accelerate with reports that business conditions are worse now than they were three months ago.

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Embracing the Science of Food to Optimize Supply Chain Safety, Quality and Sustainability

Measurement data from innovative instruments informs decisions, enables efficiency optimization, improves sustainability, enhances and protects product consistency and quality and lowers operating costs.

When done properly, traceability can be a true differentiator, setting your business apart from the competition.

Traceability as a Competitive Advantage

Traceability is actually a great opportunity to create a competitive edge through a wealth of new data points.

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Food and Conflict: Demands for Corporate Accountability are Growing

The integration of food security considerations into the sustainability strategies of companies, as encouraged through GRI’s new Sector Standard, is a crucial next step toward the long-term solution.

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Insight From IT Experts Reveal Exposed Cybersecurity in Supply Chains

A new report shows that the financial sector is not equipped to take on firmware supply chain attacks.

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U.S. Recalls 1B Products in Just 7 Months

In 2022, it only took the first seven months of the year, setting this up to be a record-breaking year for product recalls by number of units.

Supply Chain Network Launches Women in Supply Chain Forum

Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive launch in-person event to help supply chain professionals and industry experts learn, grow, network and more.

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Measuring the Value of Food Safety and Loss Prevention Collaboration

With the right IoT solutions in place, there is an opportunity to shift the functions of food safety and loss prevention into greater collaboration.

Supply Chain Network Names Alexis Mizell-Pleasant as Associate Editor

Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive named Alexis Mizell-Pleasant as Associate Editor, responsible for writing, editing, managing the awards programs, overseeing social media, managing the websites and more.

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Wholesale Prices Still Above 2021

For the CPG industry, key commodities are still coming in higher than overall wholesale prices, as the food PPI increased 13.3% over last year.

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How Food Brands Can Manage Supplier Safety, ESG Certifications

Food brands need to elevate their ESG initiatives, and as part of this effort, must determine whether their suppliers are practicing proper safety protocols and supporting ESG goals.

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Navigating Food Distribution in a Disrupted Market

Here’s a look at the current state of the food supply chain, what’s to come and how you can elevate your internal processes to respond with speed, agility and efficiency.

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AI Dashcam Boosts Driver Safety

Audible alerts detect unsafe driving, including signs of tiredness, distraction and phone usage and then tells drivers to take corrective action.