The Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'One Farmer’s Story Continues'

One thing technology can’t deliver is water—and California farmers are desperate for it.

May 19, 2014

Lara L. Sowinski

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A weekly audio blog by editor-in-chief, Lara Sowinski, on what’s hot in the food supply chain. New audio blogs will be released every Monday morning.

Women in Supply Chain Award 2025: Nominations Open

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. Deadline for submissions extended to Friday, May 30.

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Warehouse Automation: How Much Automation is Too Much?

When implemented in the right way – and in the right place – warehouse automation can be just right.

In response to rising fuel costs, more ports are adopting propane to power critical equipment like port terminal tractors and forklifts.

State of Ports & Ocean Carriers

How a new administration combined with nearshoring, inflation, worker strikes and more impact the future of U.S. carriers.

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Modern Carbon and Sustainability Tracking Technology for CPG Suppliers

Sustainability is no longer a separate initiative. It is becoming central to how CPG companies manage risk, make investments, and shape their brand identities.

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How Contract Intelligence Can Relieve Inflationary Pressures, Tariffs, and Shortages

Contract visibility won’t solve every supply chain challenge. But it can reduce the guesswork. Here's how.

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How RAIN RFID and Wireless Power Solve Supply Chain Challenges

RAIN RFID and wireless power technology working together are emerging as transformative solutions that extend beyond food and beverage storage.

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Agentic AI and the Next Generation of Supply Chain Management

Artificial intelligence tools are helping companies deliver them while reducing logistics expenses.

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How Decision Automation Helps Refrigerated Truck Carriers Drive Efficiency

By integrating advanced optimization technology, carriers are adapting to market shifts and positioning their fleets for sustained profitability and resiliency in an unpredictable industry.

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Net Feasa Unveils Novel AI Platform

Agentic Control Tower is an end-to-end visualization and booking platform that wraps traditional shipping container workflows in Agentic AI.

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Penske’s Catalyst AI to Redefine Fleet Management Data

Catalyst AI is a proprietary AI engine and AI platform set to redefine fleet management.

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Building Resilient Food Supply Chains Amid Global Disruption

A key to progress in 2025 is combining new and existing technologies to improve supply chain visibility.

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Rethinking Risk Management in Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Predictive maintenance, automated compliance tracking, and real-time asset monitoring are among the essential tools needed to keep operations resilient and consumer trust intact.

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Why Inaction on Blind Spots is Supply Chain’s Greatest Risk

For manufacturers seeking to improve their supply chain performance in 2025 and beyond, the message is clear: Know before it hits. Act before it hurts.

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How AI Helps 3PLs Manage Product Recalls

AI can greatly assist efforts to track and trace recalls and help companies remain compliant in several ways. Here's how.

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PortPro Launches AI Agents

The AI agents are built directly into PortPro’s TMS and are designed to help drayage trucking companies and brokers simplify operations.

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5 Phases of Effective Risk Management in Manufacturing OT Environments

Organizations must create resilient ecosystems prepared for complex threats through comprehensive risk management strategies. Here's how.

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Gridline Acquires Shell’s Telematics Business

As part of the agreement, Shell and Gridline will collaborate on providing integrated data solutions that enhance fleet operations.

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Consumers Continue to Trim Discretionary Spending: Fiserv

Compared to March 2025, ground transportation (+4.1%), insurance (+2.7%), and rental and leasing (7.1%) services were the fastest-growing categories.

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DAT Introduces LaneMakers to Help Shippers Find Capacity for Underserved Lanes

LaneMakers analyzes historical load-board postings and searches and identifies carriers that engage on a shipper’s target lanes.

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How Predictive Order Analytics Unlock Revenue

Predictive analytics is making order management more efficient, and best of all, more customer-centric. Here’s how the rise of predictive analytics pertains to order management and accuracy.

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ITS Logistics Launches Sustainability Dashboard for Scope 3 Emissions Data

This database provides accurate, fleet-level and load-level emissions data to help shippers close Scope 3 reporting gaps.

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How Cold Chain Intelligence Progresses Fleet Management

Whether through AI, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, or vehicle telematics, technological advancements and integrated operations are transforming cold chain logistics.

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Maritime AI Startup Ceto to Transform Risk Selection and Operational Efficiency at Sea

Ceto’s technology system analyzes high-frequency data from commercial ships to improve insurance risk selection, reduce machinery failures, and enhance fuel efficiency.

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Deploying Warehouse Automation is a Journey. Here’s Why.

Food Logistics sat down exclusively with Tim Mosier, sales director, integrated solutions, Swisslog Americas, to discuss software solutions, tri-temperature management and why deploying warehouse automation is a journey.

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Warehouse Automation: Benefits of Flexible Storage and Retrieval Systems

Food Logistics sat down exclusively with Andy Williams, EVP, Sales North America, Exotec, to discuss emerging technologies fit for the cold chain and the benefits of flexible storage and retrieval systems.

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Heavy-Duty Truck Fleets Moderately Rely on AI Data: Fleet Advantage

A majority of respondents said they are in the "partial adoption" phase of AI for their Class 8 fleet operations, while 38.1% said they are in "limited experimentation” phase. Zero respondents cited full integration.

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TraceGains Survey Reveals Dissatisfaction with Legacy Systems

Close to 69% of F&B brands still rely on manual processes such as paper documents, spreadsheets, fax, and email to manage day-to-day external work and document exchanges.