Forklift Simulator Could Revolutionize Warehouse Safety

Forklift Simulator Could Revolutionize Warehouse Safety

March 8, 2013

The first-ever forklift simulator is being hailed as amilestone in the warehouse industry for reducing work-related injuries and deaths. To read more, click HERE.

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Top Considerations for Cold Storage Facility Development

Each new project will profit from cutting-edge technology and a continued focus on automation and diversification.

New apps in the supply chain are helpful to the industry.

What Apps Are Cold Chain Providers Using in 2020?

Software and mobile apps are modernizing the cold chain sector and growing visibility for shipments.

SCN Summit’s Supply Chain Threats Presentations Now On-Demand

From widespread pandemics to Mother Nature to everything in between, these industry experts detail how companies can protect their supply chains from the unknown—and the unpredictable.

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Picnic Selects TGW as Partner for Highly-Automated Fulfillment Center

The online supermarket will use a FlashPick system, which is powerful but flexible at the same time, with three temperature zones and a shuttle system at the core of the solution.

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Retail Imports Improving Slightly, But Still Below 2019

U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.53 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in May, the latest month for which after-the-fact numbers are available.

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A Frozen Food Revival Study Indicates the Changes in Shopping Habits Will Be for the Long Term

With more shoppers than ever being drawn to the category since mid-March, the results of the exclusive study highlight value for money and reduction of food waste as two of the main reasons that the popularity will remain.

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GrubMarket Completes Two Acquisitions to Become a Major Supplier of California Cherries Nationwide

After these two acquisitions, GrubMarket will become a major supplier of California cherries nationwide and also strengthen its sourcing power in a broad array of California fresh produce especially fruits.

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RLS Logistics Earns BRC Food Safety Certification for Cold Storage and Distribution

RLS Logistics received food safety certification through the British Retail Consortium Global Standard, garnering the highest AA rating for at every one of its five cold storage facilities and for its distribution network.

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Top Considerations for Cold Storage Facility Development

Each new project will profit from cutting-edge technology and a continued focus on automation and diversification.

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F3 Tech Announces Third Annual Accelerator Program

F3 Tech Accelerator offers up to $400,000 for Agriculture, Aquaculture and Environmental technology companies

SCN Summit’s Supply Chain Threats Presentations Now On-Demand

From widespread pandemics to Mother Nature to everything in between, these industry experts detail how companies can protect their supply chains from the unknown—and the unpredictable.

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Specialty Food Association Releases New State of the Industry Report

Based on sales data from the past three calendar years, the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) State of the Specialty Food Industry Report reveals a robust specialty food industry hitting $158.4 billion in sales, a 10.7 percent increase since 2017

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Online Grocery Market Steals Spotlight from Brick and Mortar Stores, Surging at a 23% CAGR

Following e-commerce boom, online grocery shopping is gaining momentum – a trend which is unlikely to subside in the near future.

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SCN Summit -- Navigating Business Amid COVID-19

Find out how the supply chain and logistics industry navigates business and operations during a global pandemic in our next Supply Chain Network (SCN) Summit series, scheduled for July 28.

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Survey Reveals E-Commerce Shifts in Grocery May Continue Post-Pandemic

Of the consumers surveyed, 78.7% reported shopping online for groceries since the onset of the pandemic, a 39% increase.

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Social Distancing and Employee Safety in Cold Storage

Here are some of the ways facilities can better their working environments for employees without sacrificing productivity or risking food quality.

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Survey Uncovers Consumer Frustration with Complicated Return Processes Amid COVID-19

The vast majority of shoppers (88 percent) indicated that they will continue to purchase their retail and grocery items online.

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A M King Mobilizes on Largest Avocado Ripening and Processing Facility in the U.S.

A M King has begun construction of a 262,000-sf ripening and cold storage distribution center for Mission Produce Inc., the world’s largest grower, packer, and shipper of Hass avocados.

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LiftMaster Provides Cost Effective Solution for Motorizing Low Headroom Rolling Doors

LiftMaster is making it easier to motorize low headroom rolling steel doors and grilles with its new Front of Hood Mount Commercial Door Operator.

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Case Packing Designed for Emerging Brands' Packaged Products

Case packing machines and systems are a core part of a brand’s end-of-line process.

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Netherlands, Kentucky Partnering to Create America’s AgTech Capital in Appalachia

AppHarvest announced it has brought together more than a dozen organizations to commit to the creation of America's AgTech capital in Appalachia.

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Supermarkets Show Strongest Online Grocery Shopper Growth During Pandemic

While 38% of shoppers used one online grocery provider, 62% used two or more providers in the last three months, during the pandemic.

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As States Begin to Reopen, Here’s Where Brands and Retailers Can Make Their Mark

The pandemic accelerated the growth of e-commerce, and it has become clear that brands that want to survive must stay ahead of the curve, and missing packages are no longer acceptable.

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Companies in the Cold Chain Hire, Promote Execs

A variety of companies in the cold chain are promoting and hiring new and existing executives to better position their business.

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How Cleaning Robots Help Grocery Retailers Rebuild Consumer Trust

Robotics helps to unlock cleaning efficiency so that stores can clean more and rebuild customer trust.

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Coronavirus Will Increase Demand for Cold Storage Options

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating massive disruption in the food industry, which will result in increased demand for industrial cold storage space in the U.S

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How Sustainable Food Chains Thrive Amid Global Pandemic

While many facets of the cold chain experience hiccups during the COVID-19 crisis, vertical farms and sustainable solutions help to maintain waste and energy in the supply chain.