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Last-Mile
In-House Food Delivery Apps Help Manage the Last Mile
In-house fleet operating costs are about 40% less than the price of outsourcing to a delivery service.
Automation
The Benefits of Automating HR Processes in Food Industry
Packaging
Hybrid Packaging Boosts Food and Beverage Sustainability
Grocery Retail
Food Retailers Investing in New Technologies to Improve Customer Experience
Foodservice
Foodservice Conditions Worse Now Than During COVID-19
3PL/4PL
What 3PLs Need to Know About Foodservice in 2022
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Warehousing
Nominations Open for Food Logistics' 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award
Not all rock stars are famous musicians. There are several rock stars right here in the cold chain. Get them nominated by Nov. 21.
Webinars
SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains
December 5, 2022
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Let's talk future! Sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk about what’s in store for the supply chain space and more. Register now for the Dec. 5-8 virtual event!
Professional Development
Supply Chain Network Launches Women in Supply Chain Forum
Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive launch in-person event to help supply chain professionals and industry experts learn, grow, network and more.
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Waste Reduction
How Food Waste Reduction Helps Restaurants Fight Inflation
Inflation isn’t stopping anytime soon. Fortunately there are new advances in technology that make food waste preventable and create stronger companies in the process.
Warehousing
2022 State of the Supply Chain
Today's supply chains are in crisis mode, and industry experts are already anticipating struggles for 2022 into 2023. Download this FREE whitepaper and discover the opportunities and threats of the New Year.
Packaging
McDonald's Shareholders Push for New Plan on Plastic Packaging
A little under half of McDonald's shareholders pledged support for a filing by non-profit shareholder advocacy group As You Sow. A proposed resolution from the group lists actions specific to the fast food retailer that can help reduce its pollution.
Foodservice
Rebranding the Frozen Food Industry
You cannot control the cost of food, but as manufacturers, you can control the productivity of your employees. Investing in technology to connect the shop floor together is the name of the game to best combat issues that face the currency market.
Foodservice
Foodservice Growth, Plastics Bans Incites Kari-Out's Latest Acquisition
Kari-Out aims to ride the increase in takeout and foodservice market with an acquisition of Paper Bags USA, investing in a future-proof strategy.
Foodservice
The Future of Foodservice vs. Grocery Retail
As consumers develop new habits, the battle lines between foodservice establishments and grocery stores are becoming increasingly blurry.
Foodservice
When the Chef Goes Dark: How the Food Delivery Revolution Affects Global Supply Chains
The rise in popularity of food delivery has born a concept—dark kitchens.
Risk/Compliance
Keeping Supply Chain Threats at Bay: Not all Threats Originate from Logistics
Linda Mallers, CEO and president of MaetaData, details why not all threats originate from logistics and how technology delivers the analytics and insights needed to plan ahead.
Packaging
Foodservice Packaging Has Many Tasks
Packaging in the foodservice industry needs to take into consideration numerous new consumer values, compliance issues and restaurant requirements.
Food Safety
2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: How Bloomin’ Brands’ Lindy Miller Ensures Food Quality and Safety in Foodservice
Lindy Miller, senior director, quality assurance for Bloomin Brands, was named the overall winner of Food Logistics’ 2022 Rock Star of the Supply Chain award.
Food Safety
L.I.N.K. Live: 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Turning an Unfortunate Situation into an Opportunity
Not many people can say that having a foodborne illness is what propelled their career in food. Find out how Lindy Miller, senior director, quality assurance of Bloomin’ Brands, leads the charge in food safety and quality in the foodservice space.
Foodservice
5 Trends That Will Shape Foodservice in 2022
Here are 5 trends set to impact foodservice operators and suppliers in 2022.
AI/AR
Driving Dynamic Food and Beverage Deliveries with AI and ML
By embracing AI- and ML-driven food logistics technology innovations, companies can can create more efficient and reliable distribution operations to minimize disruptions, achieve higher customer service standards and improve profitability.
Hiring
Implementing Worker-First Orientation for Sustained Supply Chain Recovery
The availability and interest of the contingent workforce is, however, a persisting bottleneck. An inability to recover those workers poses a real threat to sector activity.
Emerging Technologies
How Blockchain is Revolutionizing the Restaurant Experience
From the supplier shipping their products to the restaurant receiving produce to the customer ordering a meal, blockchain revolutionizes how transparency, quality and loyalty in the industry are delivered.
Food Safety
How Temperature Control Systems Achieve Freshness in Today’s Food Logistics
Here's how temperature control systems can help advance freshness and drive a better customer experience throughout the entire supply chain.
Foodservice
How COVID-19 Transformed the Foodservice Industry
To remain viable and operate at an acceptable margin, foodservice operators must manage costs, simplify operations and potentially take some unprecedented steps to increase revenues.
Hiring
Foodservice Truck Driver Salary Increases Despite Supply Chain Crisis
Approximately 66% of foodservice distributors say they now offer above-market wages.
Warehousing
Here's What Products You're Missing During the Supply Chain Crisis
Supply chain disruptions are top of headlines this last year. But what exactly is missing from shelves or costing you extra due to the current crisis?
Carbon Footprint
Sysco to Reduce Emissions by 2030
Sysco’s Scope 1 and 2 reduction efforts will be achieved in part by electrifying 35% of the company’s U.S. tractor fleet by 2030.
Foodservice
The Next Major Foodservice Trend for Winter 2021 and Beyond? Ghost Kitchens.
Ghost kitchens fill a need for both operators and customers that hasn’t been addressed successfully in any other way.
Software Solutions
Order and Inventory Management for Foodservice Operators
OrderMaestro is a branded ordering experience that makes it easier for foodservice operators to manage all units on a single mobile platform.
Grocery Retail
Organic Distributor Opens 16th Center
Natural, organic and fresh foods increase in consumer demand. This jump in interest pushes KeHE Distributors to open its 16th distribution center in Arizona.
Foodservice
How Restaurants Can Address the Ongoing Carryout Boom
Restaurants need to address the ongoing need for carryout service and ensure that customers are getting an in-person dining experience at home.
Automation
Must-Have Restaurant Technologies in 2021
Emerging technologies have helped many food and beverage businesses stay afloat, explore new directions and delight their customers, regardless of the present conditions.
Foodservice
Why Foodservice Distributors Need an Incentive Program
Distributors that can entice retailers with an incentive program that delivers high-value rewards tilt the scale in their favor, securing the business of those retailers.
Packaging
Leveraging Equipment to Navigate Post-Pandemic Challenges
Here are six key ways machinery and technology can bridge the gaps between staffing and demand.
Grocery Retail
Supply Chains are Messy. And, Will Only Get Worse Before They Get Better.
While the state of our supply chains may worsen a bit, thanks to impending disruptions, they will recover, and will come back stronger than ever!
Foodservice
The U.S. Restaurant Industry Recovery Threatened by Delta Variant
While the second quarter of 2021 brought on a series of lifted pandemic restrictions, there are concerns that the new Delta variant could undo all the progress that has been made.
Warehousing
Why CSCMP Edge2021 is the Must-Attend Event for Global Supply Chain Professionals
Sessions cover everything from order fulfillment and emerging trends to risk management, inventory management, supply chain planning, procurement, warehousing, logistics and talent management.
