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Trucking
1 in 5 Truckload Shipments Moved Empty in 2022: Study
Nearly 45% of shippers in 2022 reported shipping partially empty truckloads with an average of 25 linear feet of unused deck space.
Software Solutions
Top Tech Startup: Trying to Simplify a Super-Complicated Industry
Software & Technology
How Ron Howard Inspired Me to Do My Job Better: ProMat Recap
3PL/4PL
Shippers Increasing Spend with Outsourced Providers: Study
Transportation
Shipper’s Guide to Planning Ahead
Grocery Retail
How Companies Can Combat Inflation Losses
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Webinars
SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain 2023
June 6, 2023
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Topics revolve around Procurement, Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Achieving a Sustainable Footprint and more.
Risk/Compliance
Top 5 Supply Chain Threats to Impact Supply Chains in 2023
Even though many of today’s cold food chains continue to face the same disruptions, bottlenecks, challenges and threats they’ve been facing the past 2-3 years, understanding and overcoming such threats will help companies achieve some stability.
3PL/4PL
Nominations Close March 31 for 2023 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award
This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry. Submissions close March 31.
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3PL/4PL
How Unlawful Brokering Impacts Food Safety and the Supply Chain
Many factors such as crop failures or climate issues are outside of anyone's control, but there is one issue within our control and it impacts everyone from the farmer down to the consumer, and that is unlawful re-brokering of freight.
3PL/4PL
Alexis Asks: Inspiring Women to Keep On Trucking
A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics in the supply chain. On International Women's Day, we look at women in supply chain and how to inspire the next generation of female drivers.
Trucking
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Networking is Key to Success in Logistics
Kevin Coleman, CEO of CJ Logistics America and one of the winners of Food Logistics’ 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, explains why networking is key to success in the supply chain space.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Supply Overshooting Demand of Containers
Data from Container xChange’s last three recordings indicates that the industry expects container prices to improve soon, thereby reviving confidence.
3PL/4PL
The Progression of ELDs into 2023 and Beyond
3PLs will need to continue to follow the ELD trends, support the changes and utilize emerging technology to leverage future users.
Trucking
RoadOne Acquisition Expands Intermodal Logistics Services
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics acquired The Transporter, Inc., a move designed to help RoadOne build out its commitment to the U.S. Southwest region.
WMS/TMS
L.I.N.K.| Benefits of LTL & TMS Offerings in 3PL
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant sits down with Frank Dreischarf, VP of Supply Chain Solutions at R2 Logistics, to discuss the background of TMS and the outlook moving forward in 2023 and beyond, in Part 3 of this 3-part series.
Trucking
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Trucking is the Backbone of America
Daniel Adams, director of traffic for AMX and one of the winners of Food Logistics’ 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, explains why being in the trucking industry is so fulfilling.
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.
Risk/Compliance
Mitigating Cargo Theft in Food Distribution
Regardless of the product you move and how you move it, implement the necessary tools, technologies and training to mitigate cargo theft and protect your product, people and trucks.
3PL/4PL
Nominations Close March 31 for 2023 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award
This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry. Submissions close March 31.
Trucking
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Data Provides Transparency Along the Supply Chain
Ken Johnson, CEO of Leonard’s Express and one of the winners of Food Logistics’ 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, explains the importance of transparency along the supply chain and how data helps.
Trucking
Multi-Shipper Dedicated Fleet Eliminates Empty Miles
The program leverages Leaf Adapt technology to analyze shippers’ data and coordinate multi-shipper moves across the transportation grid.
Software & Technology
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Not All Rock Stars are Musicians; Many are Right Here in the Cold Chain
This year's winners lead from within, integrating themselves into the day-to-day tasks of their employees to fully understand the opportunities, pitfalls and options for improvement.
Transportation
Labor Analytics Created to Help With Continued Labor Shortage
Extensiv launched Labor Analytics, a business intelligence tool built within Extensiv 3PL Warehouse Manager to help 3PL providers use real time data and historical trends to provide actionable insights on individual and team performance.
Hiring
Hiring and Retention Top Challenges in Trucking Heading into 2023
36% of respondents felt that improving hiring programs is the preferred approach, 18% felt improving company culture would help, while 11% opted for improving pay and incentives.
3PL/4PL
Cross-Border Considerations for Perishable Goods
To take full advantage of the benefits associated with importing fresh food and other perishable goods without the difficulty of managing cross-border logistics, companies often turn to 3PLs.
Cold Chain
Breaking Down the Cold Chain Supply
The cold supply chain is critical to ensuring that perishable products not only make it into the hands of consumers but are also safe to consume when they arrive.
Emerging Technologies
Into Innovation: My Experience from the Floor at Manifest
The Future of Logistics event showcased new technology, a lot of robots, talk of AI and a highlight on how fresh ideas can transform the supply chain in virtually every space. Here's a look at everything I experienced from the show floor at Manifest.
Emerging Technologies
L.I.N.K.| Continuous Improvement in the Supply Chain
Alexis Mizell-Pleasant, managing editor, sits down with Frank Dreischarf, Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at R2 Logistics, to discuss improvement strategy during supply chain disruption and uncertainty, in part 2 of this 3-part series.
3PL/4PL
How 3PLs Can Lose the “Extra Weight” in Transportation Spend
3PL providers know that much of the extra spending in transportation comes from driver detention, which is often a self-inflicted wound that costs everyone in the end. Your new year goal can be cutting down on this cost.
Trucking
Transportation Leaders Need a Greater Voice to Overcome New Supply Chain Challenges
Here are some primary reasons why it’s crucial for transportation and warehousing leads to be included in the overall strategy.
3PL/4PL
Freight Outlook Presents Balancing Act for Shippers, 3PLs, Carriers
Balance has been returning to the freight market, but a recession could be next, according to industry experts.
3PL/4PL
Alexis Asks: A 2023 Outlook on Cross-Border Freight
A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Today's talks about new compliance and regulations in freight.
3PL/4PL
3 Ways to Beat Holiday Shortages
Here are a few ways to start preparing the supply chain to avoid shortages ahead.
3PL/4PL
L.I.N.K.| Crafting Company Culture in a 3PL World
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant sits down with Frank Dreischarf, Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at R2 Logistics, to discuss ways to incorporate a diverse and influential company culture, in part 1 of this 3-part series.
3PL/4PL
Warehouse Space Constraints, Industry Consolidation, Labor Crises Drive 3PLs to Automate
Digital automation will accelerate through 2023, creating opportunities for supply chain leaders to build a tech stack that cuts costs, increases visibility and improves the customer experience.
Trucking
The Truckload Rate Outlook for 2023
How will these trends affect the truckload rate outlook for 2023? Here’s a closer look at what’s happening now in the sector and how freight market conditions might evolve in the year ahead.
3PL/4PL
The Half-Baked Supply Chain: Lessons for Demand Planning
Transitioning much of the burden from manual processes to automated tools enables companies to pivot and adjust to the broader economy's known and new impacts.
Warehousing
7 Disruptive Trends to Impact End-to-End Warehouses
Here are seven disruptive trends expected to continue into 2023.
