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SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains

December 5, 2022

Let's talk future! Sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk about what’s in store for the supply chain space and more. Register now for the Dec. 5-8 virtual event!

Supply Chain Network Launches Women in Supply Chain Forum

Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive launch in-person event to help supply chain professionals and industry experts learn, grow, network and more.

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Nominations Close Sept. 25 for 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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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.

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76% of Commercial Trucks Run on Diesel

Other fuels that play a role in commercial trucking include gasoline (23%) and compressed natural gas (0.4%). Electric and other categories each register less than 1%.

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Smart Energy Management: A Recipe to Improve Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in the Food & Beverage Industry

To reduce energy waste and maximize production performance, leading companies are flocking to new technologies to capture key energy and production data.

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Drone Technology Likely to Deliver Small Packages in Rural Areas

A 3PL expert describes the near future of delivery, which could likely be comprised of drone delivery in rural areas and electric bikes in urban environments.

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Joint Venture Expands Electric Truck Charging

The project will initially deploy Level 2 (L2) electric truck charging stations with plug-and-charge capabilities to support Penske's growing battery-electric truck fleet in California.

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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.

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Energy Mash-up – Best Practices to Balance Profitability with Sustainability

June 14, 2022

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.

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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.

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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.

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Innovative Technology for Waste Management

The need for innovation through food waste management is here to stay. Here's why.

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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.

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UgoWork: Benefits of Lithium-Ion Power Solutions are Endless in Material Handling

Learn about the many benefits of lithium-ion power solutions in the material handling industry and how these solutions achieve safety and sustainability from UgoWork.

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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.

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Idling the High Fuel Cost Battle in the Supply Chain

While electric options and the adoption of technology have costs associated with them, combatting truck idling can be addressed.

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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.

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Infrastructure Turns to Propane

Propane refueling infrastructure is affordable, scalable and readily available for the nation’s alternative fuel corridors.

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Sysco to Reduce Emissions by 2030

Sysco’s Scope 1 and 2 reduction efforts will be achieved in part by electrifying 35% of the company’s U.S. tractor fleet by 2030.

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Improve Logistics Operations’ Sustainability with Wireless Power

Today, logistics leaders have a new ally in reaching their sustainability objectives -- wireless power at a distance.

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Lineage Logistics Creates Neutral Cold Facility

Lineage Logistics installs clean energy tools at its cold facility in California, product 100% of its energy consumption on site.

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Increase Reliability and Efficiency with Propane

Propane-powered forklifts offer key benefits over other energy options, including reliability, easy refueling and unparalleled versatility.

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How to Build a Sustainable Transportation Plan

For shippers, transportation network efficiency means they can both achieve their sustainability goals and lower their cost structure. It’s a formula that is both good for the environment and for their bottom lines.

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Delivering Clean Power and Performance to Ports

Before transitioning away from tried-and-true internal combustion engines, it’s important to consider all the variables that impact the viability of electrification for your operation.

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U.S. Ports Join Forces to Achieve Climate Change Initiatives

This collaboration entails member ports working together to address climate change on a national and global scale.

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Achieving Lights-Out Manufacturing Requires Automation, Robotics

There has been a steady rise in activity and interest in lights-out manufacturing from stakeholders in the past five years because of modern technologies, but it might not be realistic due to significant barriers.

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South Carolina Ports Receives $1.3M Grant for Emissions-Reducing Trucks

A&R Logistics and Benore Logistic Systems will use the funds to replace a combined eight diesel freight haulers with new zero-emission, battery electric-powered tractor trucks.

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Circular Economy on the Rise of Corporate Agendas Worldwide

Companies are transitioning to focus more on process and product innovation, such as resource recovery and product life extension.

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3 Considerations When Choosing the Right Forklift Fuel

Propane can provide an affordable energy solution for crews who have a small percentage of the overall budget allocated to fuel and equipment costs, or for those just looking to reduce operational costs in general.

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Hydrogen Fuel Developers Target Logistics, Warehousing

A new market development partnership in hydrogen fuel could mean more of this type of power in both the logistics and warehousing space.

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Hydrogen Solutions to Advance Sustainability in Logistics

Hydrogen has become the strategic cornerstone of sustainability for the trucking industry.

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Opportunities for Clean Fuel Autonomous Vehicle Integration into Logistics and Cold Chain Trucking Systems

Global attention to economic resilience, social mobility and environmental stewardship across sectors will continue to accelerate the transition to clean, automated technology in the logistics sector over the next the decade.