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Material Handling Equipment

ProMat Exhibitors Respond To The Omnichannel Revolution

Material handling equipment and management software continue to find new ways to allow retailers to address a multi-channel marketplace, largely driven by e-commerce.

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China Sets $2.5 Billion Trade Goal For A Modern Silk Road

Under the so-called "One Belt, One Road" initiative, China aims to create a modern Silk Road Economic Belt and a 21st Century Maritime Silk Road to boost trade and extend its global influence.

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Total Quality Logistics Opens Knoxville, Tenn. Site, Will Create 100 Jobs

Total Quality Logistics LLC (TQL)

TQL is one of the fastest growing providers of transportation logistics services in North America, connecting shippers who have product that needs to be moved with truckload carriers who have the capacity to move it.

U.K.: Port Expansion To Make One Of Europe's 'Largest Reefer Facilities'

A specialized $29.6 million, state-of-the-art temperature controlled refrigerated distribution center to be built at London’s Port of Tilbury by port owners Forth Ports Ltd and NFT Distribution is scheduled to open in late 2015.

London’s Port of Tilbury.

The 2015 Food Logistics Champions

These ‘rock stars of the supply chain’ are driving their organizations and our industry forward.

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Efficient Fleets: Do You Need Telematics?

Telematics experts weigh in on the ELD mandate and the role telematics will play in the push for real-time connectivity for f&b fleets.

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Globalization Keeps Raising The Bar On Safety In Our Supply Chain

Food Logistics managing editor Elliot Maras.

Choosing A 3PL: Shippers’ Scorecards Expand

Needs vary, but all shippers place a premium on competence, flexibility and communication.

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Heinz/Kraft Merger: Big Changes In Store For Supply Chain

Logistics/supply chain expert warns that "since Heinz and Kraft are in similar industries, packaging suppliers, distributors, freight forwarders, ad agencies, contract manufacturers – you’re on the block, too.”

File Photo. H.J. Heinz Co. is buying Kraft Foods Group Inc., creating what the companies say will be the third-largest food and beverage company in North America, the companies announced Wednesday, March 25, 2015.

ProMat Seminar: Why 'Waveless' Picking Makes More Sense For E-commerce

The goal of the “waveless” method is to get the order to the consumer as fast as possible and only induct new work as work is completed.

Art Eldred of Vargo Companies explains the benefits of waveless picking during the ProMat show in Chicago.

Burton’s Biscuit Co., U.K., Taps International Food Associates For U.S. Cookie Business

FA will support Burton’s expansion plans for the U.S. premium cookie sector by harnessing its network to deliver products efficiently to market.

Walmart Honors C.H. Robinson With First-Ever 3PL Award

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Walmart Stores, Inc. has recognized C.H. Robinson with the retail leader’s first-ever “3rd Party Logistical (3PL) Carrier of the Year” award for 2014 noting contributions for outstanding service.

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