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.

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Implementing Visibility to Reduce Risk Along the Cold Chain

Disruptions continue to challenge the nation’s supply chains, but it’s how companies prepare and react that provide that added layer of risk protection needed to overturn supply chain disruptions.

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Supply Chain Industry Experts Discuss Future of Supply Chains

SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain Week kicks off Dec. 6 with a discussion on warehouse automation and e-commerce fulfillment, followed by Industry Outlooks, procurement, transportation, procurement, risk management and smart manufacturing.

Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

In a world full of supply-chain disruptions, it’s more important than ever to maintain a predictable, repeatable and efficient less-than-truckload (LTL) cold chain.

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Mastercard Streamlines Cash Flow for Suppliers

Mastercard undergoes a new partnership and platform to improve cash flow for supplier relationships.

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L.I.N.K. | Continue to Invest in Yourself

Vice president of customer experience of U.S. Xpress, Julie Van De Kamp comes on the podcast and explains why it is so important to keep investing in yourself to grow your skills in the supply chain.

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How AI is Checking What We Eat

With the help of automation and AI, manufacturers now have a window of opportunity to inject more intelligence at virtually every level of the food supply.

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Increasing Grocer Efficiency Through Fleet Operations

If you’re looking to grow and scale your food and beverage fleets, here's why connecting your commercial fleet can make a difference.

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Big Data Traceability Device for Cargo Containers

Globehopper Edge optimizes asset utilization through AI-powered machine learning that impacts on-time performance, asset management and achieve intermodal shipping efficiencies.

Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

In a world full of supply-chain disruptions, it’s more important than ever to maintain a predictable, repeatable and efficient less-than-truckload (LTL) cold chain.

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Data-Driven Solution Helps 3PLs Uncover Available Truckload Capacity

Through the new Cooperative solution, 3PLs can gain real-time insight into terminating capacity and capacity that was previously hidden, cover more loads cost efficiently and automate processes.

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Implementing Visibility to Reduce Risk Along the Cold Chain

Disruptions continue to challenge the nation’s supply chains, but it’s how companies prepare and react that provide that added layer of risk protection needed to overturn supply chain disruptions.

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How Video Telematics Helps Food and Beverage Industry Prioritize Safety and Reduce Insurance Premiums

By investing in safety and incorporating emerging technologies into the daily business acumen, food and beverage fleet operations can cement the appeal of their predominantly high-exposure workforce to insurance carriers.

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Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

Temperature-controlled LTL providers must build strong relationships with partners, a diverse network of carriers and advanced technological solutions that allow customers to view shipments from start to finish.

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ThroughPut Taps AI to Mitigate Logistics Disruptions

Congestion and disruptions at ports and in all forms of logistics transportation are rampant. ThroughPut's new offering targets those looking to solve these issues.

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Direct-to-Consumer Brands Reign as E-Commerce Grocery Continues to Win

One of the most popular D2C categories tried in the past year are packaged food and beverages (26%).

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E-Commerce Solutions: Are they Worth the Investment?

Increased demand and the need for faster shipping times prompts retailers and fulfillment centers to invest in e-commerce technologies.

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Strengthening Cold Chain Partnerships Through the Control Tower

The control tower allows all cold chain partners—3PLs, distribution centers, carriers, and manufacturers—to act on their aligned goals, thereby mitigating risk and reducing waste.

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Tiger Cool Express Plans Intermodal Ramp with Proposed Acquisition

Tiger Cool Express signs letter of intent to acquire Union Pacific Railroad Cold Connect warehouse to develop an adjacent intermodal ramp.

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L.I.N.K. | Leaders Must Advocate for their Employees

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with Supply and Demand Chain Executive's 2021 Women in Supply Chain award winner Abby Nawrocki, regional general manager of Deliverr, to discuss supply chain leadership.

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CloudLeaf, MercuryGate Expand Visibility Technology

A new partnership from CloudLeaf and MercuryGate offer greater visibility for partners.

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How Vaccine Distribution Changes the Way We Think About Food Packaging

Advancements in packaging, tracking technology and cold chain efficiency all play a role in streamlining the food and vaccine distribution processes.

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Welcome to the New Age of Food Logistics

Food Logistics is turning over a new leaf, bringing readers and advertisers great content in a fun, engaging, informative and more user-friendly way.

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Using Data to Inform C-Store Re-Set Negotiations

While operators and suppliers usually enter re-set negotiations with a positive outlook, with the advent of receipt-level POS data now available in near-real time, at least they can have the same information to work with.

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China’s Digitalization of Food Supply Chains Underscores What Comes Next

The solution to further modernize Chinese food supply chains entails spiderweb of digital platforms competing to bring foods directly to consumers.

Supply Chain Group Promotes From Within

Brielle Jaekel, Food Logistics' associate editor, was promoted to managing editor.

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Preparing the Supply Chain Workforce for Human + Machine Era

Intelligent machines can’t do it alone—they need to be paired with humans to deliver transformational results.

Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

In a world full of supply-chain disruptions, it’s more important than ever to maintain a predictable, repeatable and efficient less-than-truckload (LTL) cold chain.