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Implementing Visibility to Reduce Risk Along the Cold Chain

Disruptions continue to challenge the nation’s supply chains, but it’s how companies prepare and react that provide that added layer of risk protection needed to overturn supply chain disruptions.

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Supply Chain Industry Experts Discuss Future of Supply Chains

SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain Week kicks off Dec. 6 with a discussion on warehouse automation and e-commerce fulfillment, followed by Industry Outlooks, procurement, transportation, procurement, risk management and smart manufacturing.

Automation includes driverless material handling equipment and even software solutions.

Cold Chain Automation is Efficient First and Foremost

Now that automation is prolific and supply chain disruptions are everywhere, the technology becomes more of a “need to have” rather than something that is just nice to have.

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Impact of the Pandemic on Carriers and How Brokerages can Enhance the Carrier Experience

Simple technology that both brokers and carriers have aligned with can take the partnership to a new level.

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Keeping it Cool When Delivery Heats Up

As delivery models have matured throughout this extended world crisis, the question now becomes how companies can adapt to varying customer preferences for sometimes in-store, other times curbside.

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project44 Adds Another Acquisition

Visibility in the supply chain continues forward and consolidates with project44's latest acquisition of Convey.

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Sustainable, Actively Cooled Tote Delivers Freshness in Last-Mile Grocery Market

One solution solves multiple use cases, including storage; pick-and-pack (manual, semi-automated, automated); curbside pickup; delivery and unassisted delivery; and hub and spoke.

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Landing on the Doorstep: Achieving Last-Mile Delivery

Top companies are implementing innovative last-mile solutions, allowing for the supply chain to adapt and overcome monumental challenges that the pandemic and other factors presented. Download part three of a 4-part series to read more!

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Government Initiatives and Partnerships Lead to Efficient Digital Freight Forwarding Services

From last-mile delivery services to sustainable solutions and warehouse picking systems, the supply chain industry is investing in more advanced ways of services.

Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

In a world full of supply-chain disruptions, it’s more important than ever to maintain a predictable, repeatable and efficient less-than-truckload (LTL) cold chain.

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The Logistics of Trucking in a Post-COVID-19 Era

The rise in consumer demand requires a new approach to ensure that shipments are received in a timely manner and shipper-carrier relationships remain intact.

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New Patent Drives Freight Capacity Visibility

VuTrans earns a patent for a new solution to identify and match freight capacity, pushing for greater visibility in logistics.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Digitizing the Pickup and Delivery Process

Will Chu, CEO of Vector, says that in order to create a more resilient fleet, 3PLs will have to figure out ways to improve their transportation and logistics systems.

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Goodyear Explores Autonomous Technology for Fuel Efficiency

Goodyear partners with Plus to develop greater connected logistics innovations, like fuel efficiency, through connected tires interacting with autonomous truck technology.

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Walmart Launches Last-Mile Delivery Service

This includes delivery on a range of assortment, including those with size and complex requirements, as well as the flexibility to meet varying timelines.

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Driver Appreciation Month Hits the NASCAR Track

Truck stop provider Pilot Flying J partners with NASCAR to thank logistics drivers, during a crucial time in the industry.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Putting Drivers First

Jason Zwirkoski, chief revenue officer of Arrive Logistics, explains how proprietary software helps improve the carriers' and drivers' experience.

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Strong Demand Continues for 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Post-COVID-19 Pandemic

Food Logistics announces the winners of its 2021 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award, which recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Flexibility, Visibility and Data are Key to Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions

Jim Wilkinson, perishables operations and business development manager of Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc., details why flexibility and supply chain visibility are key to future-proofing the supply chain.

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Increased Vessel Delays and Rising Transportation Costs Threaten Last-Mile Retail Operations

While select China-U.S. West Coast routes schedules have improved significantly over the past months, data shows multi-day delays remain high or are even rising in the face of recent outbreaks of the Delta Variant.

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How to Improve Vehicle Utilization

Here are season-to-season trends of how businesses can improve vehicle utilization.

Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

In a world full of supply-chain disruptions, it’s more important than ever to maintain a predictable, repeatable and efficient less-than-truckload (LTL) cold chain.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Capacity is King

Rock Magnan, president at RK Logistics Group, says that if you build capacity in a specific market, like last mile, then you will find demand for it.

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Self-Driving Trucks Get One Step Closer to the Field

Plus revealed it conducted a successful driverless Level 4 demonstration on a highway. The news exhibits a major step forward for autonomous trucking in logistics.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Finding and Retaining Drivers is Key

Jeff Jackson, SVP of operations, Penske Logistics, details why the biggest challenge right now in the supply chain is labor.

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Newer Trucks Help Transportation Fleets Onboard New Drivers

Newer trucks come with newer technology, advanced safety features and less maintenance and repair problems, which equates to less downtime and breakdowns on the side of the road.

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All-Electric Refrigerated Delivery Vehicle to Redefine Last-Mile Food Delivery

ELMS and Thermo King expect to pilot the Urban Delivery prototype with refrigerated transport customers.

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Brexit Pushes British Grocery Store Outside the UK

A British grocery e-commerce retailer expands to the Netherlands with a new warehouse following Brexit.

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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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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Discuss the 2021 Space Race

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss the 2021 space race and how robotics is playing a role in getting people there.

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L.I.N.K. | How Do Trucking Companies Handle Drug Testing?

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel learns about drug testing in the trucking industry from Health Street founder and CEO Jared Rosenthal.

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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.

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Consumer Trends Impact Food Supply Chain Visibility

Trends like increasing grocery e-commerce and reliance on micro-fulfillment centers are changing the food supply chain and the logistics behind supply chain visibility.