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Processors Palette: Finding Comfort in Cheese Making with Sweet Grass Dairy

Sweet Grass Dairy maintains sustainable operations under the mindset of maintaining the best quality care for its cows to create its cheeses.

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Rock Star of the Supply Chain: Blending Operational Experience for Creative Visions in the Supply Chain with Mike Frank, Jarrett

Mackenna Moralez talks with Mike Frank, Jarrett on how he brings a blend of operational experience, creative vision for improvements and an integrity-driven sales process to ensure new clients are comfortable in their supply chain processes.

L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Sustainability in the Food Supply Chain

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk Earth Day and how companies and their supply chains are working to become more green.

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Conquering Supply Chain Uncertainty with the Right TMS

A dynamic, connected TMS can help businesses create more resilient, flexible supply chains prepared to take on the future.

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The State of Intelligent Transportation in 2021

It is imperative to leverage the advancements in various technologies, including artificial intelligence to address roadside safety.

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Autonomous Trucking Gets Push Forward

Plus and IVECO sign an agreement to spread autonomous trucking development throughout China, Europe and other parts of the world.

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6 Tips for Making Sure Dispatch Makes all the Right Moves

ERP systems move food logistics into the future, assisting in sustainability and ensuring that loads move in a safe and efficient manner.

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GNB Industrial Power Releases New Cloud Solution to Better Manage Fleets

The software allows companies to design and deploy the latest battery and charger technologies to maximize their performance through the GNB Cloud.

Recalls in the cold chain need to be handled fast and accurately.

3PL Compliance: If You Fail to Plan, Then Plan to Fail

Recalls affect all in the cold chain, especially 3PLs. Technology can help.

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Container Shipping Sees Greater Visibility Through New Platform

NEXT Trucking rolls out a new platform, aimed at providing even greater visibility in shipping, tracking every detail of a container's journey.

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Forklift Truck Sales Lag in 2020

Sales of forklift trucks in the North American market were down in 2020 compared to 2019, partially declining due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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C.H. Robinson’s Emissions IQ Aims to Advance Sustainability in Logistics

In its pilot phase, Emissions IQ has already helped 125 companies reduce their carbon emissions by a total of 350,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Why Communication is Essential in the Supply Chain with Doug VanDerveer, Choptank

Mackenna Moralez sits down with Doug VanDerveer to discuss why communication is an essential function in the supply chain and logistics industry and how he aims to grow the LTL side of the business.

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Gatik, Isuzu Collaboration to Develop Fully Autonomous Medium Duty Trucks

This collaboration will accelerate the commercialization of autonomous delivery fleets while contributing to a safer and more sustainable logistics community in the future.

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Redefining Communications for Today’s Mobile Workforces

Internal and external communications are merging as businesses strive to reconnect with disconnected teams off-site and in virtual environments.

Several key issues continue to plague the LTL industry in 2021.

2021 LTL Update: What to Expect this Year

With the right logistics partner, shippers can successfully navigate the challenging LTL shipping market's ebbs and flows.

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Autonomous Trucking Gets Leg Up with New Platform

Autonomous trucking developer Embark launches a universal interface that integrates self-driving tech across major OEM trucking platforms.

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2021: The Year of the Driver

A focus on technology to improve both fleetwide efficiency and the driver experience will lead to increased driver retention rates, and most importantly, thriving fleets in 2021.

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Survey Reveals Access to On-Demand Data and End-to-End Intelligence is Critical

Cost reduction and resource management of people and/or assets rose rank 45% and 38% respectively, followed by increased monetization of vehicles and assets (30%), connecting operations processes (20%) and business intelligence (17%).

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Ryder System Moves Forward with Sustainable Initiatives

Ryder System has achieved significant sustainable accomplishments by investing new technologies and cultivating talent.

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L.I.N.K. | Embark Reveals the Reality of Autonomous Trucking

In an interview with associate editor Brielle Jaekel, Embark head of business development explains where the world is currently at with driverless trucks.

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Roadrunner Freight Raises $50M for Development of Technology and Recruiting Top Talent

Roadrunner anticipates using the net proceeds for investment in the development of technology underpinning operations, specifically around planning, pricing and efficiency; to recruit and retain top talent; and to invest in service improvements.

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How to Offset Transportation Service Costs within the Supply Chain

Technology seems to be the solution for many companies trying to squeeze as much out of shrinking margins towards the last half of the year.

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Best Practices for Improving Driver Retention for the Long Haul

When drivers feel confident that they can expect to be paid on time, with easy, consistent access to loads and a community of other drivers to connect with, retention can improve exponentially.

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Omnitracs Report Reveals Uptick in Fleet Miles

Last-mile fleets continued to meet the demand of growth in e-commerce by servicing more stops.

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XPO Logistics Introduces GXO, its New Spin-Off Logistics Business

In December 2020, XPO announced its intent to spin off the logistics segment of its existing business and create two pure-play industry powerhouses focused separately on transportation and logistics.

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Condition-Based Monitoring Technology in Fleet Management

Adopting a condition-based monitoring system proposes fleet maintenance based on real-time performance metrics that are significantly more efficient than maintenance schedules.

Safety in fresh food transportation is vital.

The Difference in Transporting Fresh vs. Frozen Foods

Timing is everything in fresh and frozen food transportation, and technology helps, but what happens when a global pandemic enters the picture?

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How 3PL Providers Can Support Your Supply Chain in the COVID-19 Era

Here's how a third-party logistics provider can help food and beverage processors shift their models, navigate new regulations and secure a reliable fulfillment center.

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Looking Back to Prepare for Future Uncertainty

By embracing new technologies, shippers can build a more flexible approach to transportation planning that can adapt to changing business needs and shifting market conditions.

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How Cargo Sensing Technology Helps Fleets Minimize Cargo Damage, Recover Stolen Cargo and Improve Detention Billing

As the technology continues to improve, fleets can use various reporting, dashboarding or alerting tools to visualize and interpret the data, which in turn, helps optimize operational efficiency.

New additions to lift trucks make cold warehouse operations more comfortable for workers.

Technology Transforms Cold Warehouse Lift Trucks

Lift truck technology helps battery power, adds comfort in the cold and bridges the labor gap.

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TT Club Report Indicates Influx in Annual Cargo Theft

The most significant trend highlighted by the report was the relative shift in the location of thefts, with in-transit incidents and those involving vehicles showing a decline.