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Trucking
US Foods Reduces Carbon Footprint of Fleet
US Foods is said to be one of the early adopters of renewable diesel fuel use within the foodservice industry, successfully converting 100% of the fleet fuel used at its Vista, Calif., broadline distribution center to RD fuel in 2021.
Carbon Footprint
Full-Spectrum Sustainability Solutions Suite
Software & Technology
Santander, SAP Partner To Optimize Corporate Banking in Supply Chains
Sustainability
Supply Chain Sustainability Focus Areas Continue to Shift
Fuel Efficiency
Renewable Diesel Results in 3xs Larger Cumulative GHG Reductions vs. Electrification
Emerging Technologies
IoT Sensors: Promoting Food Industry Efficiency
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Webinars
Partner Roundtable: Procurement Trends
August 18, 2022
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Discover how to plan for demand, overcome shortages, modernize payment structure and achieve resiliency for the future of the supply chain.
3PL/4PL
Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award: E-Commerce Boom Calls for Rise in Outsourcing of Services
This year’s winners are in position to answer the call for that increased demand in outsourcing of services.
Software & Technology
Nominations Open for Annual Top Software & Technology Providers Award
This award honors software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain.
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Material Handling Equipment
Achieving Zero Emissions in Agricultural Equipment
Although agricultural off-road equipment accounts for only a small percentage of the harmful emissions created by the industry overall, reduction of GHG emissions wherever possible can only help to reduce air pollution and climate change effects.
Carbon Footprint
Less Than Half of Chief Supply Chain Officers Conduct Climate Change Risk Assessment
The top barriers to planning for climate change in the supply chain include a focus on short-term decision making (57%) and an inability to link the cause and investment to benefits (57%).
Material Handling Equipment
California’s Ban of Propane, Diesel Forklifts Makes for Faster Shift to Electric
Starting in 2026, fleets may not purchase large spark-ignition forklifts and will need to retire existing LSI forklifts that are 13 years old or older. Here’s what these new regulations mean, and how they’ll affect different fleet types.
Waste Reduction
Reducing Waste in Food Supply Chains
Necessity drives innovation, so now is the time for companies to rethink supply chain operations, particularly when technology is reaching a maturity that allows mass adoption.
Software Solutions
Reusable Transport Item Solution for Farm-to-Store Supply Chains
The IoT Pixels built into the RTI solution’s plastic crate are self-powered, postage stamp-sized computers that communicate wirelessly and can sense a range of physical and environment conditions, such as temperature, location change and more.
Packaging
McDonald's Shareholders Push for New Plan on Plastic Packaging
A little under half of McDonald's shareholders pledged support for a filing by non-profit shareholder advocacy group As You Sow. A proposed resolution from the group lists actions specific to the fast food retailer that can help reduce its pollution.
Agriculture
Biden-Harris Executive Order to Strengthen Food Supply Chains
The Executive Order will also promote fair and competitive agricultural markets, prevent abuse of farmers by poultry processors and make prices fairer for farmers and American consumers.
Material Handling Equipment
Welcoming New Era of Power Management -- Time to Fix Forklift Power
Forklift power is the No. 1 limitation in most facilities right now. It is a business killer. It’s an unseen and rarely contemplated problem. Most companies either throw more batteries at the problem, or are choosing new technologies to solve it.
Carbon Footprint
How Carbon Labeling Can Reduce Food Industry's Carbon Footprint
For CPGs, food manufacturers and logistics teams looking to get involved in sustainability but unsure where to start, carbon labeling is a great first step.
Fuel Efficiency
Microgrid Solution for EV Charging, Hydrogen Fueling
This new microgrid solutions provides increased safety with no risk of battery thermal runaway and small volume of hydrogen stored on site.
Webinars
Energy Mash-up – Best Practices to Balance Profitability with Sustainability
June 14, 2022
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The pressure on the food & beverage industry to minimize waste and maximize energy savings has never been greater. Your entire supply chain depends on critical, energy-intensive operations and processes to drive profitability and sustainability.
Fuel Efficiency
Lithium-Ion Market Surges Ahead Thanks to Electrification
Expect growth in demand from the energy storage system (ESS) sector, with shipments forecast to total 312.4 GWh, accounting for 19.2% of all battery shipments.
Waste Reduction
Circular Economy Starts Local
Since globalization created numerous disruption in the supply chain and sustainability, it's no surprise a new local program from MBOLD coalition launches a circular economy for flexible films.
Transportation
Thought Leaders Talk State of the Supply Chain in Upcoming SCN Summit
Register now to learn more about what's in store for national and global supply chains. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Electrification in Trucking, Building a Sustainable Supply Chain and more.
WMS/TMS
End-To-End Transportation Emissions Management Solution
CleanMile provides actionable and data-driven recommendations for emissions reduction based on a shipper’s transportation network and specific sustainability goals.
Software Solutions
Energy Platform Augments Multiple Legacy Controls into One System
ndustrial’s ability to deliver facilities a 10-minute window to shut down controls, combined with its ability to automate and integrate all refrigeration controls into one platform advances DR adoption.
Waste Reduction
Innovative Technology for Waste Management
The need for innovation through food waste management is here to stay. Here's why.
Agriculture
Sustainable Ag Needs a Broader, More Inclusive Definition
Sustainable agricultural practices cannot be summed up by a label on a piece of fruit in the grocery story. They must be measured by their environmental, economic and societal impact.
Clean Energy
Volta Marks Extensive Fleet Industry for Electrification Growth
Volta seeks out fleet managers with a new product designed specifically for commercial fleets to switch to electrification. The strategic move is based on the sheer volume of commercial-owned vehicles and the need to electrify.
Sustainability
Sunlight Group’s Energy Storage Solutions Support Sustainability
Executives from Sunlight Group walk viewers through numerous lithium ion innovations live from the floor of MODEX 2022.
Automation
Lithium Battery Charger Simplifies Electrification of Material Handling Equipment
These state-of-the-art Lithium SAFEFlex chargers employ high-frequency battery charging technology for the most compact and efficient design, as well as the widest voltage range available on the market today.
Carbon Footprint
Supply Chain Blindspots Impede ESG Progress
Nearly two-thirds (65%) said they do not have strong enough technology capabilities to assess ESG risk and compliance of both Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
Sustainability
Creating an Aligned Sustainable Supply Chain Future
Climate change mitigation is an attainable goal for progressive business leaders who are serious about tackling adverse social and environmental impacts in their supply chains.
Agriculture
Russia Ukraine War Presents Risk on Food Shortages, Price Hikes
The risk of civil unrest, food shortages and inflation-induced recessions cannot be discounted. Soaring food and fuel prices will affect the most vulnerable in developing countries.
Carbon Footprint
Companies Still Lack Sustainability Strategy
Only 40% of homeware manufacturers have tasked their supply chain and logistics function with decreasing their environmental impact, compared with 100% of the grocery businesses surveyed.
Trucking
Electrification is the Future, But is it Current?
Electro-hydraulics have applications everywhere. Here’s what it will take to make them ubiquitous.
Software Solutions
How ERP Technology Helps Reduce Cold Chains’ Growing Carbon Footprint
For enterprises that touch the cold chain, reducing their carbon footprints begins with creating more efficient and sustainable supply chains.
Rail & Intermodal
OmniTRAX Journeys Into Electric Locomotives
A railroad affiliate of OmniTRAX plans to launch its first electric locomotive, said to cut emissions in half and begin the larger company's foray into electrification.
Last-Mile
Sustainability Capabilities Minimize CO2 Emissions in Last Mile
Green vehicle route planning enables customers to design and plan last-mile delivery of products with a mix of green fleets (cargo bikes, bikes and foot delivery) to achieve on-time delivery with minimal or zero carbon footprint.
Agriculture
The Future of Sustainable Agriculture is Here
Converting much of today’s food supply from field agriculture to hydroponics sounds like a hefty operation. But in reality, the benefits can far outweigh the costs and effort required to create more hydroponic farms.
