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A weekly audio blog by editor-in-chief, Lara Sowinski, on what's hot in the food supply chain industry. New audio blogs will be released every Monday morning.

Lara L. Sowinski

Jul 23, 2013

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Reusable Plastic Pallets: Cutting Waste While Improving Operational Performance

November 3, 2026

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Building a Smarter Supply Chain Starts with Better Visibility

November 2, 2026

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“Sustainable” Isn’t Enough, Food Supply Chains Need Better Data

October 29, 2026

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5 External Forces Reshaping Supply Chains in 2027

October 21, 2026

Reusable Plastic Pallets: Cutting Waste While Improving Operational Performance

ORBIS Corporation

Reusable plastic pallets have become a key part in supporting both environmental initiatives and measurable business results.

Black plastic industrial pallet with grid surface and forklift pockets for warehouse storage

Supply Chain Visibility

Building a Smarter Supply Chain Starts with Better Visibility

The strongest supply chains are built on a connected data foundation that gives leaders confidence in their decision making.

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Manufacturing & Processing

Naturipe Farms

Carol McMillan

Carbon Footprint

“Sustainable” Isn’t Enough, Food Supply Chains Need Better Data

The visibility gap is ultimately a transparency problem and closing it requires suppliers and buyers to collaborate and be consistent on what gets measured and shared, whether it's sourcing practices, sustainability commitments or emissions data.

Green recycling symbol on computer circuit board with electronic components

5 External Forces Reshaping Supply Chains in 2027

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

C.H. Robinson’s 2027 freight market outlook examines five key areas shaping supply chains in the year ahead.

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Mentorship Programs

Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Expands to Record-Breaking Fifth Annual Event

The Women in Supply Chain Forum™ is the only female-focused conference specific to supporting, celebrating and advocating for women in the supply chain space.

Electrification

What Transparent Food-Grade Gas Supply Looks Like in Practice

Transparency does not remove supply chain risk. It makes risk easier to see and manage.

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Carbon Footprint

Turning Supply Chain Emissions Data into Everyday Decisions

Ventagium Data Consulting

Data and connected systems make it possible to understand emissions across all three scopes and respond to many of their drivers in real time.

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Why Supply Chain Transparency Matters to Sustainable Food Logistics

Smart Food Safe

For food companies, the traceability challenge extends well beyond the manufacturing facility. Here's how.

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Why Energy Infrastructure Visibility Matters for Cold Chain Transparency

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

A diversified energy portfolio provides the redundancy needed to ensure reliable power, meet emissions goals, and maintain an accurate audit trail despite current grid infrastructure limitations.

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How Packaging Design Supports More Efficient Food Supply Chains

Packaging is no longer only a manufacturing consideration. It has become part of supply chain planning.

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