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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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Carriers quickly learned that to stay competitive, they needed to remain agile.

Top 5 Offshoring Trends in Transportation

There has been a rise in transportation and logistics providers developing offshore partnerships to benefit their operational performance, and it shows no sign of slowing down.

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Out With the Masks, In With the Seasonal Cold

After almost a year and a half stuck inside and having to wear a face mask whenever we went into public, our bodies just aren’t used to germs anymore.

L.I.N.K. | A Conversation with a Trucking Influencer

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel speaks with driver and social influencer Clarissa Rankin about her experience on the road and online.

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Rising Food Import Prices Highlight Need to Source Domestically

Buying American means more jobs in manufacturing, but possibly losses in others like transportation, packaging and warehousing. The key to avoiding this is to have the complete supply chain functioning domestically.

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Most Distracted Drivers are 72% More Likely to be Involved in a Collision

The most distracted drivers are 72% more likely to be involved in a near collision than other drivers.

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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.

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Brexit Pushes British Grocery Store Outside the UK

A British grocery e-commerce retailer expands to the Netherlands with a new warehouse following Brexit.

Different types of freezers and chillers for different types of food products will require varying levels of maintenance and cleaning to keep in top shape.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Safety in Agriculture is Imperative

A recent death of an Oregon farmer during a heat wave exposes the increased need for safety in agriculture.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.