Supply Chain Overhaul at Mondelez to Save $3 Billion

Makers of Cadbury Chocolate and Kraft Foods plans to reduce operating costs by $10 million per line

September 9, 2013

Global food giant Mondelez International announced plans to overhaul its supply chain, including its Oreo cookie manufacturing line, which will save $3 billon over the next three years. To read more, click HERE.

Top Software & Tech Award Resized

2024 Top Software & Tech Award: Nominations Open

This award spotlights new-to-market and enhancements to existing software and technology solutions designed to provide automation, efficiency and visibility to the supply chain space. Submissions close Sept. 23.

With emerging technologies taking hold across the supply chain industry, the role of TMS and other emerging technologies is ever-changing.

Emerging Technologies Bring New Opportunities to Freight Management

Thanks to emerging technologies, the freight management industry continues to evolve and bring new opportunities for moving freight along the cold chain.

Women in Supply Chain Forum: Ulta Beauty, Uber Freight, Coca-Cola to Lead Content Sessions

Register today for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.

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RobotPlusPlus Launches Cargo Hold Cleaning Robot

RobotPlusPlus launched HighMate C20 Cargo Hold Cleaning Robot, reaching up to 95% of the holds surface, all while protecting seafarers from the dangers of manual cleaning at heights.

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Majority of U.S. Food and Beverage Businesses Struggle with Labor Shortages: Study

Nearly half (47%) of U.S. food and beverage managers cite staff recruitment, retention and training as primary challenges, according to a recent Expert Market report sponsored by Toast.

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

In the complexities of food logistics and emerging technologies, distribution centers are now finding ways to automate their gate access and streamline their inbound/outbound logistics from one solution, reducing costs and increasing trailer throughput.

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Circana to Acquire NCSolutions

Circana announced plans to acquire NCSolutions, the joint venture between Nielsen and Catalina, and Nielsen’s Marketing Mix Modeling business.

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Therm Solutions Launches Grocery-Driven Food Waste Diversion Carbon Credit Project

Therm Solutions, Inc. launched what is said to be a first-of-its-kind food loss diversion carbon credit project targeting grocery stores to reduce food waste at its source.

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End-to-end global warehousing & transportation solutions

Lineage provides cold storage warehousing and integrated transportation solutions to get your food where it's needed efficiently, safely and reliably.

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U.S. Food Manufactures Experience High E-Commerce Sales

Data from Source Advisors finds sustained e-commerce growth post-pandemic, as small and medium-sized enterprises capitalize on direct-to-consumer (DTC) opportunities in online retail.

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PHT Growth Fund to Acquire and Invest in Post-Harvest Cold Chain

PHT Investment Group launched a new fund as a next step in its mission to transform the post-harvest infrastructure sector.

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ABB, Arkansas Tech University Partner to Launch Career-Readiness Program

ABB partnered with Arkansas Tech University’s Ozark campus to launch a career-readiness program that will offer a curriculum focused on automation technology, air conditioning and refrigeration.

Manifest 2025 to See 150 Thought Leaders Take the Stage to Discuss End-to-End Supply Chain

Manifest 2025 will host over 300 senior decision makers across supply chain, operations, logistics, transportation, innovation and technology on eight stages.

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E-Grocery Sales Climbed 9% vs. Year Ago

The total U.S. online grocery market ended July with $7.9 billion in monthly sales, a 9.2% increase over last year.

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End-to-end global warehousing & transportation solutions

Lineage provides cold storage warehousing and integrated transportation solutions to get your food where it's needed efficiently, safely and reliably.

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Importers Continue Shift to Mexico Amid Political Changes: Study

Spurred by rising labor costs in Asia and ongoing trade disputes, Mexico continues to grow as a hub for manufacturing and commerce, and not just with the United States.

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Mid-Year Review of Food Logistics Landscape

We're more than halfway through 2024, and it's safe to say that most of the challenges and opportunities from earlier still ring true today.

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Symbotic Acquires Veo Robotics to Enhance Efficiency and Safety Innovation

Symbotic Inc. acquired Veo Robotics, which includes Veo’s FreeMove 3D depth-sensing computer vision system for industrial workcells and all related intellectual property.

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5 Ways 3PLs Impact Shortages and Disruptions in the Cold Chain

Partnerships with 3PLs can enhance resiliency and operational continuity no matter the disruption— so long as the 3PL has made those factors the biggest priority.

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Soft Robotics Becomes Oxipital AI, Divests Soft Gripping Business

Soft Robotics Inc. announced the divestiture of its gripper business assets to the Schmalz Group, and then reformed as Oxipital AI.

Women in Supply Chain Forum: Ulta Beauty, Uber Freight, Coca-Cola to Lead Content Sessions

Register today for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.

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Warehousing for In-Store and Online Grocery Fulfillment

Given the nature of grocery SKUs, no other sector is more overtly challenged by the rapidly evolving opportunities involved. This is despite the fact that the fulfillment process for e-commerce as a whole is highly refined.

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CrowdStrike Update Impacts Air Freight, Last-Mile Delivery

Air freight and last-mile delivery experienced significant disruptions as a result of the CrowdStrike update.

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3 Biggest Problems with Food Delivery

As the food and beverage industry continues to grow, the importance of a strong delivery foundation becomes increasingly important.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain

December 3, 2024

Register now to hear from experts on the future of the industry, warehouse automation, supply chain visibility, company culture, future-proofing, retaining talent, fleet management and more!

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PalletTrader’s Sell-Off Program Transforms Management of Pallet Inventories

PalletTrader announced the integration of PalletTrader’s pallet sell-off program into its PalletTrader+ Managed Services console, which transforms how businesses manage pallet inventories.

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Supply Chain Discrepancies Cost Retailers $1.2 Trillion Annually

Tech freight management is a solution that can help mitigate inventory losses and increase grocery retailer efficiency.