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AI/AR
Generative AI to Become Integral Part of Enterprise Software Offerings in 2024
Generative AI is expected to reshape multiple industries starting in 2024, according to a recent report from Deloitte.
Grocery Retail
Top 5 Consumer Trends in 2024
Agriculture
Additional Cropland Needed to Sustain World’s Demand for Food, Feed, Fuel and Natural Capital
Pest Management
Yellow-Legged Hornet: Is it a Threat to Agriculture?
Agriculture
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research Funds Initiative to Study Food Procurement Policies
Emerging Technologies
What are the Largest Blockers in Your Business?
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Emerging Technologies
Breaking Down the Digital Supply Chain
While digitization means different things to different companies, a digital supply chain presents the same benefits across the board in moving temperature-controlled foods in a safe and efficient manner.
Cold Chain
Nominations Open for 2024 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award
NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories within the cold chain space, whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.
Sponsored
Creating peace of mind for supply chain leaders
Economist Impact surveyed 400 C-suite executives to see how they’re dealing with disrupted supply chains. Read this eBook to discover four key insights that can help your organization navigate uncertainty.
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Grocery Retail
Produce Stakeholders Say Weather and Input Costs are Negatively Impacting Business
With growers, producers and packers comprising a majority of survey respondents (55%), the data underscores how increasing volatility and unpredictability limit the fresh produce sector as a vital industry.
Software Solutions
How Supply Chain Technology Improves Efficiencies, Security, and Profitability in the Food Chain
Recent advancements in technology are making data available and usable, leading to more innovation, better financial outcomes, optimized operations and visibility, and countless other opportunities for a more resilient food chain.
Carbon Footprint
Adapting Food Supply Chains to Climate Change
The impacts of climate change are disrupting food supply chains in many areas across the world. Therefore, companies must adopt proactive measures to build resilience and ensure the steady flow of goods to consumers.
Agriculture
How Drones Help Farmers Reduce Climate Change Impact of Food Supply Chain
As the climate evolves, farmers will need to rely on technology more and more to adapt their growing methods and maintain their harvests.
Software Solutions
How Digitized Specifications Help Food Producers Drive Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability
Food producers and manufacturers must get control of their data and work streams. Placing the spec at the center of everything adds significant value to business process planning and can ultimately help heal the global supply chain.
Agriculture
Charging Up California’s Agricultural Logistics
Here's how California’s ACF rule will uniquely impact the intersection of trucking logistics and the food supply chain through the costs of transitioning to ZE-MHDVs and the creation of less resilient food supply chains.
Transportation
Supply Chains Brace for Impact
Lately, the disruptions have become more… disruptive and less predictive. They’re becoming annoying and cumbersome. They’re impacting companies and consumers alike. They’re creating ripple effects from farm to fork, and the repercussions are endless.
Risk/Compliance
Weathering Drought in the Panama Canal
Shippers that rely heavily on the Panama Canal should continue to monitor the situation closely and pay attention to adjustments in draft levels for vessels traveling through.
Automation
Customizable RFID Monitoring System
Datamars launched STORM, a cutting-edge web platform that allows companies to remotely manage and monitor their RFID devices, installed in multiple locations, from a unique central location.
Trucking
Advancements in Tire Technology Bolster Food and Beverage Industry
Fleets are only as efficient as their tires, which is why proper tires and tire maintenance support every stage in the food transportation business by maximizing productivity and safety.
Agriculture
U.S. Has Not Experienced Full-Blown Recession Yet: Study
A full-blown recession has not yet occurred. However, an uninspiring low-growth environment, combined with elevated inflation and interest rates and tighter liquidity led to some outperformance, according to a new report from ISS ESG.
Trucking
Mitigating Produce Season Struggles for Freight Shippers
To navigate the low-produce season successfully, shippers should prioritize thorough planning as a key factor in their strategy.
Risk/Compliance
Natural Disasters and U.S. Food Supply Chains Call for Private Investment
It’s important to support the private sector so they can provide the products and services needed for both prevention of and recovery after natural disasters.
Agriculture
AgTech Partnership Presents New Frontier in Sustainable Farming
The technology harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) and satellites to verify sustainable practices and enhance grassland decision-making.
Food Safety
Wildfires, El Niño to Impact 75% of Global Food Supply
One aspect that’s been largely overlooked in discussions about wildfire smokes’ impact is its resounding effect on the world’s food supply.
Waste Reduction
How Pre-Cooling and Cold Storage Combat Food Waste
Employing pre-cooling, cold storage and refrigerated transportation systems nationwide is the solution to prevent food wastage.
Risk/Compliance
El Niño Forecasted to Disrupt Food Logistics, Trigger Price Surges
The weather phenomenon may pose a threat of supply shortages and food inflation in 2023-2024.
Trucking
How to Navigate “100 Days of Summer” Produce Season
Here’s a closer look at the factors shaping the summer produce season and some ways haulers and shippers can roll with the changes.
Sponsored
Creating peace of mind for supply chain leaders
Economist Impact surveyed 400 C-suite executives to see how they’re dealing with disrupted supply chains. Read this eBook to discover four key insights that can help your organization navigate uncertainty.
Waste Reduction
Transforming Food Waste into Resources
An equitable food system would mean reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved biodiversity and increased food security and nutrition.
Supply Chain Education
Women with STEM Degrees Twice as Likely to Pursue Career in Manufacturing Than Men
Agriculture (28%), electronics (27%) and environmental (27%) are the Top 3 sectors leading the charge by having the highest percentage of female leadership in manufacturing.
Agriculture
How Machine Learning Makes for More Sustainable Farming
Here’s a rundown of the environmental benefits of using machine learning in agriculture and how it can help achieve more sustainable farming.
Training/Onboarding
4 Tips for Compliance with Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Through heightened due diligence, a strong understanding of their supply chains and the right supporting technology, importers can do their part in the fight to eradicate human rights violations around the globe.
Carbon Footprint
How Scope 3 Emissions Data Drives Sustainable Supply Chains
In order to successfully reduce Scope 3 emissions, companies must understand how to track and measure them against all other emissions throughout their company value chain.
Agriculture
Why Farmers are Untapped Asset in Fight for Climate Change
Agriculture should be a priority, not only because it represents a significant source of emissions, but because of its reach.
Cold Chain
The Impact of Produce Season on Carrier Availability and Rates
During produce season, trucks and trailers are needed to move fresh fruits and vegetables quickly from the fields to food processors/manufacturers or directly to the nation’s supermarkets.
Agriculture
Microsoft Data Manager Breaks Down Data Silos in Agriculture
The company says, what began with Project FarmBeats, an initiative to collect and transform agricultural data, has now evolved into a timely commercial solution for the farming industry.
Agriculture
Inflation Expected to Drop Latter Half of 2023
Core commodity food prices are rising as much as 43% and energy prices are increasing by over 40%.
Grocery Retail
How Food Manufacturers Can Leverage Connected Supply Chains
Egg-themed memes have taken over the internet, a leading indicator of where food prices are in 2023, supply chain connections can help food manufacturers limit the affects of unpredictable events.
Cold Chain
The Top 3 Threats to Fresh Produce Transportation
Whether the recent spike in popularity is due to increasing environmental concerns, personal wellness goals or something else, people are consuming more whole foods in their daily diet than ever.
