Kellogg Executive Discusses “Unsaleables”

“Unsaleable” packages, which are shipped to retailers but then can’t be sold, must be taken into account as part of waste reduction and sustainability, said Gary Piwko, Kellogg’s director of remarketing and returns management.

January 29, 2013

Kellogg Company

Kellogg’s Piwko said the company conducts week-long audits, which “provide data and measure performance relating to unsaleables, which gives us direction on where improvements are needed across Kellogg and our retail customer supply chains.”

To learn more about sustainability in packaging, click HERE.

As devastating and cumbersome as some of these disruptions can be, the supply chain always wins in the end.

State of the Industry: Why Supply Chains Always Win in the End

What a time to work in the supply chain industry. Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. Regardless of the challenges many of today’s cold food chains face, supply chains always win in the end.

Metamorworks Adobe Stock 652562752

SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3

SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

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.

Paul Shlykov Adobe Stock 624421756

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.

Lucas Systems Dynamic Slotting Nr Hi Res

Lucas Systems’ AI-Powered Dynamic Slotting Simplifies Warehouse Reslotting

Lucas Systems announced its next generation of Dynamic Slotting, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide in-the-moment reslotting decisions.

Teklynx 2024 Product Image

TEKLYNX Products Offer Customer-Centric Enhancements for Better Usability and Efficiency

TEKLYNX International announced LABEL MATRIX, LABELVIEW, CODESOFT, SENTINEL, and LABEL ARCHIVE, all built for a better user experience and more efficient labeling operations.

Roambee Shipping Label

5G GPS Smart Label for Unrestricted Shipment Visibility

Roambee introduced what is said to be the world's first true 5G GPS “peel-and-ship” smart label with a revolutionary “barcode-like” user experience, leveraging advanced 5G, GPS, and NIST calibrated sensors for temperature, humidity, shock, and light.

Candor Food Chain Visual

Candor Expedite Unveils New Food Chain Division

Candor Food Chain combines the company’s national shipping services with a fully reusable cold packaging solution that allows pallet and box-sized refrigerated and frozen shipments to go by regular transport.

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

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.

Reelables Label png

Printable 5G Cellular Shipping Label to Track Shipments Worldwide

Reelables launched its new 5G Smart Labels, what is said to be the only printable 5G label solution in the world for logistics providers, cargo forwarders, and retailers to track shipments at the piece level as they move through the supply chain.

Nikita Adobe Stock 546995398

The Case for Packaging Sustainability in Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Companies that promote sustainability throughout their operations will be better positioned to succeed and compete in an environmentally conscious marketplace.

Evgeniy Kalinovskiy Stock adobe com

Why Pallets are Key to the Digital Supply Chain Puzzle

In an exclusive interview with Food Logistics, John Vaccaro, president, Bettaway Supply Chain Services and founder, PalletTrader, details why pallets are the most misunderstood and disrespected element of the supply chain.

Women in Supply Chain: CHEP’s Tiffany Mensen’s Path Yet Taken

Tiffany Mensen, director of national accounts for CHEP U.S. and this year's overall Women in Supply Chain winner, talks collaboration, continued learning, purpose and passion for the supply chain.

Sealed Air Rotaryvacuumchambersystem Pork 3

5 Ways Packaging Automation Will Bring Predictability Back to Manufacturing

Packaging automation has become every bit as much about protecting production as it is enhancing it.

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

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.

Adobe Stock 221016249

Reducing Costs Through Digital Dock Scheduling

June 21, 2023

Join Loadsmart and Reser's Fine Foods to gain insights on how to improve your scheduling operations and enhance warehouse efficiency.

Perishable fruit and vegetables stacked for warehousing.

How to Overcome Warehousing Challenges in E-Commerce

Labor shortages, rising real estate costs and pressures to increase speed in click-to-ship order processing are among the challenges being faced in cold chain warehousing today in the e-commerce sector. Here's how to overcome them.

Microsoft Teams Image (13)

Seeing is Believing: All of the Sights at MHI's ProMat

When you think Chicago, do you think robotics? If you visited MHI's ProMat, you might. From Bastian's C18 automated forklifts to AutoStore's Bins, technology took the stage to show off all of the incredible strides being made in every facet of logistics.

Peak Analytics 2

AI and Image Recognition Platform

Peak Technologies introduced Peak Analytics which is a powerful supply chain AI and image recognition solution for high-volume logistics.

Adobe Stock 530400765

How Collaboration Can Reduce Environmental Impact

From how goods are packaged and transported to which materials can be reused or recycled, food manufacturers have a unique opportunity to influence how the broader market approaches environmentally friendly initiatives.

Adobe Stock 80743163 (1)

How Companies Can Combat Inflation Losses

Inflation challenges and supply chain impacts from factors like war, disease outbreaks, trade disputes and more are continuing to plague the food and beverage industry in 2023.

Adobe Stock 369174905

How Education and Training Can Improve Workforce Development

Toyota, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the British International Freight Association are all improving workforce development by providing education and training to those who are less fortunate or need assistance.

Greenbutterfly Adobe Stock 278427509

The Cloud Ranks Preferred Method for Addressing Existing Supply Chain Challenges

50% of businesses already deploy important business applications in the cloud. This compares to just under 40% of companies embracing cloud-first strategies for enterprise applications a year ago.

Tipa Fresh

Reducing Plastic in Online Shopping is Next Frontier for Brands

Replacing single-use plastics for shipping with compostable packaging will go a long way to squashing shipping’s impact on the environment.

Nakophotography Adobe Stock 121949613

Why Quiet Quitting Presents a Unique Challenge for the Packaging Industry

Here's the personnel challenges impacting packaging and how leaders can take action.

Petunyia Adobe Stock 63677851

How a Virtual Twin Changes the Cold Foods Packaging Game

Virtual twin technology helps companies develop better packaging and support the circular economy. Is it time to change your cold food packaging game?

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

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.