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Jake's Finer Foods Expands Warehouse, Acquires New Lift Trucks

Solutions in new facility will help this foodservice distributor save $4.6 million over the next five years.

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Tame The Global Food Supply Chain

Food companies are turning to 3PLs who offer significant value by providing control and visibility throughout the extensive origin-to-destination chain.

EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Global 3PLs such as Crowley have expertise in all areas of the international supply chain.

Piecing The Recall Puzzle Together

Inmar Intelligence

Most companies assume they will never have a recall. Don’t be one of them.

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Ready For Re-D?

Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC (CDC)

Often times, businesses eliminate the middleman to save costs. But in the case of redistribution, the middleman can actually save businesses money.

Cold Chain Champions

The newly launched Georgia Tech Integrated Food Chain Center will bring high value and market power to participants in the cold chain.

COOL COLLABORATORS: Jane Griffith of Wawa and Nick Pacitti of Sterling Solutions helped to pioneer the establishment of the Integrated Food Chain Center.

Ten Companies To Watch

Food Logistics' annual salute to food and beverage companies that are using innovative solutions to address logistical challenges.

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Durability, Safety Boost Forklift Productivity

The newest models display improved electrical components and tip-resistant technology.

LIFT TRUCK TIP: Look for models with safety systems that sense instability and correct it to prevent tip-overs.

Reverse Logistics Moves Forward

Companies are beginning to measure the effectiveness and efficiencies of their returns operations with the same level of attention they employ for forward logistics.

REDUCING RETURNS: Using a proprietary returns systems, returns data is captured at the lowest level—the UPC—resulting in enhanced visibility so clients can reduce damaged and unsaleable merchandise.

Solving The Transportation Puzzle

Software solutions coupled with onboard computers improve routing efficiency.

GOING PAPERLESS: Rather than printing routes, turn-by-turn directions and route stops are transmitted from the back-office to the driver via onboard computers.

Taking A More Holistic Approach To Improving Driver Safety

Traditional methods often fall short in identifying bad behavior.

CRASH AVOIDANCE: Fleets that employ driving behavior improvement services typically reduce total crashes by up to 50 percent and increase fuel efficiency by 10 percent.

Top Software & Technology

Managing Change Through Uncertainty

This year's FL100 listing offers tools and services to help companies weather the economic storm.

Third Party Logistics: 6 Tips for Choosing a 3PL

Experts offer advice on how to prepare for evaluating and choosing a 3PL that is a perfect fit for your operations.

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