The Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'LSP Survey Tells 'How to Get My Attention''

When asked ‘Which information sources do you rely on to stay current on logistics strategies and industry news?’ 70 percent of respondents said logistics industry print magazines.

June 16, 2014

Lara L. Sowinski

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

L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Discuss the COVID-19 Delta Variant

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss the Delta Variant's impact on shortages, bottlenecks and the future of today's supply chains.

Prepare operations to maintain the flexibility and efficiency needed to keep pace with ever-changing demands and customer expectations, regardless of what “normal” may prove to be.

5 Tips for Improving Food and Beverage Operations Beyond COVID-19

Here are five actions that food and beverage warehouse managers can take to help enhance efficiency, safety and flexibility during the pandemic.

Building a logistics partnership with a 3pl saves in the long run

Building a logistics partnership with a 3pl saves in the long run

A partnership leads to greater value. It’s the difference between saving $100 on a shipment or saving 10% on total freight spend.

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DAT Truckload Volume Index jumped 11% in June

Truckload freight volumes reached new heights last month as surging retail imports and peak produce shipments drove demand for transportation services.

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Supply Chain Professionals Seek Human, Digital Balance

According to the study, human-based tasks saw significant gains in several areas, including managing inventory, obtaining quotes/pricing, load scheduling, booking carriers and monitoring shipments, compared to the results in 2019.

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British International Freight Association Reiterates Need to Prepare for EU Trade Rule Changes

The customs environment should beware of the implications of failing to make the declarations that will become necessary.

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Driverless Trucks Come to Third-Party Logistics

Autonomous technology is now a reality. So, how does the 3PL sector take advantage of driverless trucks?

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Repeatable Solutions Help Restaurants Manage Projects During Hiring Crisis

Companies are partnering with 3PL providers that act as an extension of their team to manage everything from procurement support and vendor management to on-site project management, warehousing, delivery and installation.

Building a logistics partnership with a 3pl saves in the long run

Building a logistics partnership with a 3pl saves in the long run

A partnership leads to greater value. It’s the difference between saving $100 on a shipment or saving 10% on total freight spend.

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Lease vs. Own for Cold Chain Facilities

Leasing allows food and beverage distributors to avoid the expense of owning physical cold chain facilities.

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Lift Truck Operator Training Goes Virtual

As businesses face continued pressure to optimize their performance and preserve slim margins, virtual reality is positioned to offer value in a range of other applications.

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How Network Optimization Technologies Improve Supply Chain Operations

Network optimization provides visibility into all of an organization’s data, empowering decision-makers with insights they can use to drive actions to improve operations and reduce costs.

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Contractor Management Technology Set to Help Cut National Driver Shortage

New drivers are added daily to IC Recruit, where companies can search by vehicle type and states where they need delivery services.

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The Last Mile – It's Complicated

There are a growing number of options for last-mile and technology services. Understand your options, and most importantly, be sure your supply chain is adaptable and can withstand sudden changes.

Last mile in food grows during COVID-19.

Technology Consolidation and Sustainability: The Future of 3PL’s Last-Mile

As the supply chain rebuilds a stronger future, technology and sustainability will need to be top of mind.

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Building a Safe and Efficient Fleet

An effective safety program is one of the smartest investments a fleet service can make to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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L.I.N.K. | Drivewyze Offers Insight on Driver Safety in Logistics

Ever wonder how trucking companies handle defensive driving, distracted driving, speeding and other common road problems? Associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with a Drivewyze exec to find out.

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Atlantic Logistics Expands HQs

The expansion will include approximately 4,100 square feet of space with 2,790 square feet of adjacent area planned for new construction completion in December.

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Sustainable Fleets: Getting Cold Storage Energy Needs Down Cold

Right-sizing fleets and ensuring peak efficiency will go a long way in helping cold food and beverage companies reach their sustainability goals.

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E2open to Acquire BluJay Solutions

This partnership creates an independent SaaS-based supply chain platform spanning supply chain planning and execution, increases global reach and enhances E2open’s supply chain network and go-to-market strengths.

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Acquisitions and Partnerships Become Major Strategies for 3PLs

With significant increase in number of orders and the need to deliver them fast and securely, 3PL market players have adopted two major strategies -- acquisition and partnership.

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How FMCG and 3PLs are Closely Aligned Together

According to Allied Market Research, the global FMCG logistics market is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR from 2020-2027.

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The ABCs of AI in Transportation and Logistics

The digital transformation in transportation helps food logistics managers streamline their efforts and ensure their supply chain remains linked, no matter what disruptions they face.

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Cannabis Transportation Has Surprising Requirements for 3PLs

As cannabis demand skyrockets, 3PLs looking to transport these goods need to arm themselves with more than just knowledge on regulations.

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Driver Retention: 4 Ways Brokers Can Do More

At the end of the day, logistics is a people business. Driver retention is a people problem and requires a people solution, and brokers can be a part of that solution.

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Transportation and Technology: How to Crack the “Cost of Goods Sold” Conundrum

In order to truly optimize cost of goods sold operations, businesses must begin to include transportation under their COGS umbrella.

Building a logistics partnership with a 3pl saves in the long run

Building a logistics partnership with a 3pl saves in the long run

A partnership leads to greater value. It’s the difference between saving $100 on a shipment or saving 10% on total freight spend.