DHL Introduces The GreenLink Program

DHL Introduces The GreenLink Program

June 27, 2013

DHL Freight is launching their GreenLink Program. This program is a global Lead Logistics Provider service that will consolidate DHL’s Freight and future LLP accounts. To read more, click HERE.

SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain 2023

June 6, 2023

Topics revolve around Procurement, Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Achieving a Sustainable Footprint and more.

Supply chain threats come in a number of formats and target various sectors of the supply chains.

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.