The Top Sustainable Supply Chain Issues

The Top Sustainable Supply Chain Issues

March 19, 2013

What are the top issues executives think about when it comes to maintaining a sustainable supply chain? An interesting post on GreenBiz.com paints the picture. To read more, click HERE.

L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Fashion and Reverse Logistics

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down and discuss the fashion supply chain and how reverse logistics plays a role.

L.I.N.K. | Sourced Craft Cocktails CEO Flips Business Model Amidst Lockdown

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel asks Sourced Craft Cocktails CEO about what it was like to switch the company's business model in the middle of quarantine and the technology provider that made it happen.

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Exoskeletons are Here to Stay for Food Logistics Operations

Exosuits and exoskeletons have moved beyond science fiction and into reality, helping facilities combat worker fatigue, strain and other risks that lead to musculoskeletal disorders.

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Now is the Time to Re-Evaluate Every Area of Your Business

This is the time to completely re-evaluate business as usual and “that’s the way we have always done it” thinking.

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LoadDelivered Logistics Rebrands to Capstone Logistics, Strengthens Integration Between Warehousing and Transportation Divisions

Capstone Logistics acquired the company in 2018 to support its strategic expansion into freight brokerage services.

Food Logistics’ Associate Editor Takes Second Place in MVP Awards

Food Logistics’ associate editor Brielle Jaekel placed second in the Distribution/Order Fulfillment category in Logistics Brief’s 2020 MVP Award.

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Emerson Cargo Solutions’ Real-Time Trackers Protect 3PL Customers’ Fresh and Frozen Shipments

Emerson Cargo Solutions' GO real-time tracker solution delivers what Choptank teams refer to as the “first line of defense” for protecting their refrigerated loads.

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Penske Logistics to Acquire Trucking Company Black Horse Carriers, Inc.

Penske Logistics has reached an agreement to acquire Black Horse Carriers, Inc. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Why Trucking Industry Must Change for the Long Haul

It’s time for the trucking industry to benefit from this wave of innovation.

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Food Logistics Launches Future of Supply Chains Week of Webcasts

Register today for one, two or all track sessions covering Transportation, Cannabis, Supply Chain Visibility, Warehousing and Procurement.

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Averitt to Expand Laredo, TX Distribution Center

The addition of the enclosed distribution and fulfillment center brings the total size of the facility to 62,500 square feet with 48 truck doors.

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New Executive Council Establishes Less-Than-Truckload Digitalization Standards

The Digital LTL Council brings together carriers, logistics service providers, shippers and technology providers with the sole focus of developing a set of uniform standards that support the scalable automation and digitalization of LTL shipments.

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Truck Driver Shortage

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of American Transportation Research Institute, to discuss driver shortage, results from ATRI’s annual driver report, the future of trucking and transportation and more

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Research: 75% of Companies Plan to Make Changes to Build More Resilient Supply Chains

Among the top findings include, the pandemic is proving to be a catalyst for change, with 75% of survey respondents saying their companies will make changes to supply chain practices based on lessons learned from the pandemic.

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Scaling the Food Supply Chain for Upcoming Holiday Season

Amid multi-billion-dollar shift in consumer food spend and 300% jump in online grocery sales, food retailers need supply chain agility and scale for a holiday season marked by increased demand and shorter timelines.

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3PL Central Launches Industry’s First Ever Third-Party Logistics Warehouse Benchmark Report

3PL Central released the industry’s first ever Benchmark Report focused exclusively on the 3PL warehouse industry.

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Excess Inventory Challenges in Food and Beverage

Here’s the unique aspects of the food and beverage industry’s excess inventory challenges, and what strategies must be implemented to navigate the future.

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More Women Are Turning to Delivery Driving During COVID-19

More women left the labor force in September than the total number of jobs the country added in the same month.

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Food & Beverage E-Commerce: How it Impacts Order Fulfillment

As consumers grow accustomed to the ease and convenience of shopping online for food and beverage products, e-commerce promises to be an important growth area for this category.

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5 Strategic Questions to Optimize RFPs

Let’s delve into some questions that can help shippers align their goals with their overall strategic vision.

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Staying Home for the Holidays

If you're a shipper already struggling to find capacity and meet higher-than-normal demand, one solution is to work with a large diversified transportation service provider that can move your inventory in today's turbulent logistics marketplace.

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Surviving Disasters Along the Cold Supply Chain

By employing an impact analysis coupled with a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, companies can better respond to such disruptions.

To address the need for additional air freight capacity from Latin America to Europe, third-party logistics providers and other supply chain stakeholders introduced charter flights.

How Movement of Perishables Continue to Fly High

To maintain its integrity, fresh produce is often transported via air to ensure prompt, reliable transit.

3PLs are responsible for the safe transportation of ingredients and food.

3PLs Support Resiliency in Foodservice During Pandemic

The upheaval caused from the Coronavirus pandemic required 3PLs in food to assist in major operation pivots.

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MatchBack Systems and SynchroNet Intermodal Services to Provide Unique Services

The combination of these cooperative services focus on solutions for intermodal marketing companies, third-party logistics companies, beneficial cargo owners, truckers, ocean carriers and container leasing companies.

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What to Do When a Supplier Fails in Your Food Supply Chain

Supplier failure becomes much easier to navigate when you’re set up to be agile, informed and open to innovative solutions.

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How Implementing 4PL Consignment in Practice Can Be Helpful for a Business

4PL operators supervise, mastermind and manage the complexities of an organization’s logistical chores, thereby providing a distinctive look into a business’s overall operations.