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Warehouse Automation: A Critical Cog In The Evolving Food And Beverage Supply Chain

From product manufacturers to all stops along the supply chain, professionals must stay up to speed on management software, automated materials handling equipment and other technologies.

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Blog: Walmart To Go: A Concept Worth Watching

A recent trip to the first Walmart To Go store raises some important questions for logistics providers.

Crown Equipment Bolsters Presence In Canada With Addition Of J.H. Ryder

Crown Equipment Corporation

Crown Equipment Corp. announced that J.H. Ryder Machinery Ltd. is joining the organization’s global network of Crown Lift Trucks sales and service locations.

Allen Distribution Expands In Carlisle, PA

The new facility will consolidate the space of five smaller, leased spaces and bring Allen’s total distribution capability in the area to nearly three million square feet.

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General Mills Targets Convenience Stores And Foodservice For Growth

In fiscal 2014, net sales for the company’s convenience stores and foodservice segment fell 2 percent.

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Walmart To Go: A Concept Worth Watching

When I visited the store in Bentonville, Ark., recently, my assumption remained intact as I pulled into the store which seemed to be about 5,000 square feet with several fueling islands in front.

Green Moves at Americold: The Energy Factor

Recognition reaffirms the commitment of Americold to have a positive environmental impact by lowering energy consumption in its warehouse operations, reducing the carbon footprint in its transportation network, and increasing its use of recyclable materials.

Lineage Logistics Acquires Two Cold Storage Facilities From Dreisbach Enterprises

Lineage’s national footprint now comprises over 550 million cubic feet across 104 facilities in 21 states.

United Fresh Produce Association Releases Operating Benchmarks For Wholesalers And Distributors

United Fresh Produce Association

The first-ever benchmarking report is designed specifically to help produce wholesalers and distributors evaluate the effectiveness of their operations.

Company Forms To Support Pakistan Cold Chain Development

Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

The mission of the new organization is to provide Pakistani cold chain stakeholders with the latest information and consultations with the world’s leading experts regarding all aspects of the cold chain process.

Preferred Freezer Services Expands In Miami, Fla. Area

Preferred Freezer Services (PFS), division of Lineage Logistics

The new Miami area facility is the company’s fourth cold storage facility in Florida and the 30th in the U.S.

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Software Solutions

Accellos Merges With HighJump Software

HighJump Software

The merged company will operate under the name HighJump and continue to use the Accellos brand for midmarket supply chain execution technology.

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