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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.

July 29, 2013

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Unboxing the Last Mile: Food Logistics Editors Unpack Meal Kits

Associate editor Brielle and assistant editor Mackenna try out different meal kits and dive into the packaging and delivery process in the latest episode of Unboxing the Last Mile.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: How to Provide Consultations during the COVID-19 Pandemic with Michael Wohlwend, Alpine Supply Chain Solutions

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez talks with Michael Wohlwend, managing principal, Alpine Supply Chain Solutions about the pressure to provide supply chain consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he provided positive outcomes.

L.I.N.K. Live Celebrates its First Anniversary

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna celebrate L.I.N.K. Live's 1-Year Anniversary with a look back at favorite guests, sessions, topics and more.

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COVID-19, One Year Later: Distributor-Turned Retailer During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel accounts what it was like to order from a produce distributor that turned direct-to-consumer amidst the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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SCN Summit - Procurement & Risk Management 2

April 8, 2021

This expert panel will detail best practices for assessing and evaluating vulnerabilities and how to design and implement a comprehensive risk mitigation plan.

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SCN Summit - Procurement & Risk Management 1

June 10, 2021

This expert panel will detail best practices for assessing and evaluating vulnerabilities and how to design and implement a comprehensive risk mitigation plan.

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SCN Summit - Food & Pharma 2

June 8, 2021

Hear from industry experts on how to move chilled and frozen foods as well as the COVID-19 vaccine through the chain while still abiding by CDC and FDA regulations.

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SCN Summit - Food & Pharma 1

June 8, 2021

Hear from industry experts on how to move chilled and frozen foods as well as the COVID-19 vaccine through the chain while still abiding by CDC and FDA regulations.

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SCN Summit - Executive Outlook on Supply Chain Trends

June 7, 2021

Industry experts provide an executive outlook into the state of logistics and supply chains, including discussions on automation, transportation, warehousing and emerging technologies.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: How to Maintain Food Safety with Jeremy Schneider, Controlant

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez talks with Jeremy Schneider, food safety and quality assurance director, Controlant about how the supply chain industry must continue to ensure food safety and quality.

Recalls in the cold chain need to be handled fast and accurately.

3PL Compliance: If You Fail to Plan, Then Plan to Fail

Recalls affect all in the cold chain, especially 3PLs. Technology can help.

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk COVID-19, One Year Later

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss their COVID-19, One Year Later special, recapping significant supply chain events that happened as a result of COVID-19 and compare to how things are today.

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Predictions for the Food Supply Chain Post-Coronavirus

As COVID-19 vaccinations become more widely available, the food supply chain braces for its future.

Technology tools and solutions will help companies shift focus from one-off checks to continuous monitoring and improved visibility of the whole supply chain.

Providing Safe Food in an Unsafe World

Industry experts reveal the secret to reaching food safety excellence.

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Supply Chain Cyber Security: Complacency is Not an Option

Companies must be fully and continually prepared, have a plan for restoring business and understand how to cover losses should a breach occur. Complacency is not an option.

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Putting Food Safety First. Always.

Maintaining food safety must be a continuous effort that involves all employees of all companies at all times.

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COVID-19, One Year Later: Economy ‘Has Come a Long Way’

NRF forecast that 2021 retail sales – excluding automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants – will grow between 6.5-8.2% over 2020 to $4.33-4.4 trillion.

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Grocers Invested $24B in Payroll, PPE and Technology Amid COVID-19

A lot of the investments went toward increases in payroll, incentive pay and benefits as well as personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety expenses, technology and more.

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Register for Supply Chain Professor Roundtable Discussion

Supply chain professors will provide insight as to what companies should be doing in terms of hiring, training and upskilling supply chain professionals.

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The 100-Day Supply Chain Review, Part 2: Supply Chain Visibility

In this 5-part series, industry experts detail the current risk areas in today’s U.S. supply chains, how to address these issues, the impact on U.S. imports/exports, downfalls of this 100-day review and what it means for the future of supply chains.

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How Traceability Helps Food Manufacturers Navigate COVID-19

Here's how traceability changed food and beverage in 2020, and what it will mean for the industry moving forward.

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How Workplace Safety Promotes Efficiency

Technology, especially wearables, can significantly help connect the workforce and keep it safe, productive and efficient.

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Putting Technology to Work for Forklift Safety

Careful evaluation of technologies and their specific application can enable managers to properly address operational and safety impacts for lift trucks and personnel.

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To Plan for Pandemic is to Be Prepared

Protecting your workforce and prioritizing food safety through the pandemic starts with the development, implementation and management of a robust plan.

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Working Safely with Pallets in Warehouses

Here is a thorough list of safety considerations for working with pallets.

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How Blockchain is the Answer to Transparency in Food Logistics

The power of blockchain guarantees our food has an easier, more trackable journey to kitchens, and saves distribution networks a lot of unnecessary and outdated headaches.

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HACCP and Process HACCP: What It Takes for Food Manufacturers and Restaurant Brands to Ensure Food Safety

Through digitization of hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly routines, a brand creates a culture of food safety and a mindset for continuous improvement and optimization — from entry-level employees to senior management.