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New Robotics Impact the Future of Distribution

To improve warehouse and distribution center productivity, adaptability and safety, companies are providing new robotics offerings.

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Is A Truly Integrated Food Supply Chain Achievable?

Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

Consumer demands are raising expectations, but a more complex and highly perishable food supply chain means gaps still remain.

Americold’s facilities form an important element of the integrity of the food logistics supply chain.

Innovation of Today and Tomorrow: Don’t Be Left Behind

Kenco Logistic Services

Partnering with a forward-thinking third-party logistics provider (3PL) is an important step in monitoring the pulse of innovation.

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Spot Truckload Rates, Demand Stay Hot into August

DAT Freight & Analytics

The surge of freight during the last full week of July continued into the week ending Aug. 5, , as August had a stronger start than any month in more than a year and a half.

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Amazon Testing Military Technology for Food Delivery

The world's biggest online retailer is exploring a technology first developed for the U.S. military to produce tasty prepared meals that do not need refrigeration.

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Grocery Competition Intensifies with Amazon-Whole Foods Deal

As more delivery services and options arise for consumers, grocery retailers are going to have to invest in the supply chain in a similar way to Amazon.

Blue Apron Looks to Automation as Amazon Threatens Meal Kit Space

Blue Apron Holdings Inc. is closing a New Jersey facility and moving 1,270 jobs to a bigger site opening in the state later this year.

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Software & Technology

Uber Freight Expands to Six More Regions

The company says that these routes cover more than a quarter of U.S. drivers and freight.

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Yelp Exits Food Delivery Business with Sale of Eat24 to GrubHub

Yelp has agreed to sell the food ordering service Eat24 to GrubHub for $287.5 million—a little more than double what it bought the company for in 2015.

The Pitfalls of Warehouse Tribal Knowledge

AFS Technologies Inc.

The Pitfalls of Warehouse Tribal Knowledge

Ocean Ports & Carriers

ILWU Workers Approve Contract Extension at West Coast Ports

Pacific Maritime Association (PMA)

The union said the “unprecedented” contract extension with the Pacific Maritime Association “will raise wages, maintain health benefits and increase pensions.”

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World’s Largest Tuna Company Commits to Supply Chain, Labor Reforms

Thai Union's supply vessels have used the most destructive and indiscriminate fishing methods, and the company has refused to take meaningful action to change—until now.

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