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Cold Chain
Temperature-Controlled Freight: The Unsung Hero of the Supply Chain
Ensuring that perishable products reach their destination unspoiled and undamaged can be a daunting task. Suppliers need to make sure the right resources are in place, including the relationships, systems and expertise needed to move goods.
Trucking
Outsourced vs. In-House Delivery: Which is Best for Your Business?
3PL/4PL
Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers: Adopting and Adapting are Key to Cold Chain Success
Agriculture
The Key to Safe Pesticide Use
AI/AR
AI for the Food and Beverage Industry
Packaging
Linerless and Lean Labeling’s Role in Sustainable Manufacturing
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Software & Technology
Top Software & Tech Award Honors New-to-Market Solutions
NEW THIS YEAR: This award is now a new product award, honoring new-to-market software and technology solutions in both Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive audiences. Submissions close Sept. 22.
Supply Chain Education
Stop, Drop and Nominate a Female Supply Chain Professional
This award honors female supply chain leaders and executives. NEW THIS YEAR, this award is now ALSO open to Food Logistics' readers as well. Submissions close July 14.
Webinars
SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain 2023
June 6, 2023
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Topics revolve around Procurement, Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Achieving a Sustainable Footprint and more.
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Cold Chain
Temperature-Controlled Freight: The Unsung Hero of the Supply Chain
Ensuring that perishable products reach their destination unspoiled and undamaged can be a daunting task. Suppliers need to make sure the right resources are in place, including the relationships, systems and expertise needed to move goods.
Cold Storage
Vertical Cold Storage Acquisition Expands Warehousing Network
MWCold operates more than 545,000 square feet of strategically located warehouse space at two facilities in central Indiana.
Trucking
Outsourced vs. In-House Delivery: Which is Best for Your Business?
While outsourced drivers merely aim to complete deliveries as quickly as possible, in-house drivers care about quality. Here's a breakdown of other pros and cons.
Trucking
Logistics Industry Experiences Steady Movement for Second Half of 2023: Study
Anticipated revenue maintained a positive trend, only decreasing by 4% across all shippers surveyed, the BlueGrace Logistics study reveals.
3PL/4PL
Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers: Adopting and Adapting are Key to Cold Chain Success
This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.
Agriculture
The Key to Safe Pesticide Use
As a steward of the land, farmers base the decisions of how they farm on what will sustain their ability to grow crops. Part of that stewardship involves pesticide applications.
Featured Videos
Trucking
How Automation Helps Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions
Automation is appearing in areas of business never seen before. Jason Lockard, SVP of managed logistics of BlueGrace Logistics, talks automation, disruption, labor shortage and other trends impacting shippers, live from ProMat.
Trucking
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Be Open to Different Opportunities
Trucking
Top Tech Startup: Providing Visibility Across the Fleet
Software & Technology
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Shaping the Future of Global Cold Chains
Trucking
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Networking is Key to Success in Logistics
Software & Technology
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Don’t Be Afraid to Take Risks
Mentorship Programs
You Are Your Best Advocate: Women in Supply Chain Award
YOU are your best advocate. YOU AND ONLY YOU. To the women in the supply chain industry who don’t have a mentor, who may not have someone they trust or who may be shy or afraid to ask, please nominate yourself!
WMS/TMS
Research Reveals Inefficiencies in International Route Planning
The study highlights the significant amount of time spent by industry professionals on web research, and the urgent need for more streamlined and innovative solutions.
Last-Mile
Understanding the Logistics of the Last Mile
37% of surveyed respondents dedicate over 50% of their overall logistics operations to last-mile delivery services, according to the survey.
AI/AR
AI for the Food and Beverage Industry
With the value of the market for AI in the food and beverage sector expected to reach $29.94 billion by 2028, the number of food and beverage businesses investing in AI is clearly predicted to increase.
Packaging
Linerless and Lean Labeling’s Role in Sustainable Manufacturing
Since a barcode label is required 100% of the time on every item/product within the supply chain, linerless labeling and lean labeling can very quickly help companies achieve goals around sustainability.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
IMO 2023 and the Current State of Ocean Freight
The premise of IMO 2023 is a true promotion of greater energy efficient efforts and a positive step in ocean freight. Here's how owners and operators can find compliance, and make sense of the changes to come.
Emerging Technologies
Solving Cold Chain Issues with Data and Analytics
Food and beverage producers rely on analytics firms to help them benchmark, negotiate and manage the refrigerated trucking capacity needed to optimize warehouse capacity and dock space.
Cold Chain
What is Cold Chain Package Testing?
Here’s a look at what cold chain package testing is, how it’s done, and why it’s important.
Fleet Management
GEODIS Acquisition Strengthens End-to-End Supply Chain Capabilities
The acquisition enhances GEODIS’ end-to-end supply chain capabilities across the United States, further strengthening its position as a leading provider of logistics services.
Packaging
Life-Cycle Assessment Tool Underscores Benefits of Switching to Reusable Packaging
Using the ORBIS PLCA tool, ORBIS experts analyze their customers’ systems, design a solution and execute a reusable packaging program for longer-term cost savings and to meet and exceed their sustainability initiatives and goals.
Trucking
Worldwide Logistics’ Acquisition Strengthens Customs Brokerage Services
This strategic move significantly bolsters WWL’s in-house customs brokerage services and establishes a strong presence in the Northern California market.
Fleet Management
Fleet Trucking Global Safety Standards Initiative Aims to Establish Industry Standards in Fleet Management
It aims to establish industry standards for fundamental safety instruments and will result in a comprehensive suite of recommended standards for a broad cross-section of critical safety instruments and technologies.
Trucking
Truck Freight Market Experiences Period of High Driver Capacity
The truck freight market is experiencing a period of relatively high driver capacity. The active driver population is roughly 18% higher than it was immediately prior to the pandemic.
Software & Technology
How Food Logistics’ Awards Put it on the Board
This year, we revamped our awards and the awards process, so that companies and their industry executives could better hone in on the home runs and focus on the stats that matter.
Robotics
How Robotics is Transforming Grocery Operations
By taking advantage of robotics as the new digital clerk, grocery brands can solve the most pressing issues they face today: tight margins, labor shortages and shifting customer expectations.
Software Solutions
Labor Demand Planning Solution Integrates into ERP Systems
This is a first-of-its-kind solution that has the ability to address very complex labor and demand planning situations at scale.
Fleet Management
Lytx Study Reveals Crucial Safety Trends for Fleets
Drivers showed significant improvement in certain risky driving behaviors, when comparing 2022 to recent years. This progress can be attributed to more fleets employing coaching tools and workflows.
Risk/Compliance
Alexis Asks: The Issue of Forced Labor and the Supply Chain
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. This week we explore UFLPA and the work still needed to ensure fair and safe working practices and improve traceability efforts.
Waste Reduction
Transforming Food Waste into Resources
An equitable food system would mean reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved biodiversity and increased food security and nutrition.
Grocery Retail
How the Rise of Hybrid Shoppers Impacts the Grocery Retail Channel
Many grocery retailers had to implement pickup and delivery options in order to survive the pandemic. But now, studies show hybrid shoppers are dominating the scene. What are companies doing to cater to both online and in-store grocery shopping?
Trucking
Trucking in a Post-COVID World
The ongoing demand for essential goods, the rise of e-commerce and online shopping, and the increasing use of technology are driving growth and change.
Clean Energy
Why California May Ease Phase-Out of Non-Zero-Emission Forklifts After 2026 Ban
Under the updated proposed regulation, fleet operators would still not be allowed to purchase new large spark ignition (LSI) forklifts as of 2026.
Trucking
US Foods Acquires Renzi Foodservice
The acquisition will allow US Foods to further expand its reach into central upstate New York where the company does not have a distribution center.
Trucking
Pricing Pressure Less Important to Top Performing Brokers, Forwarders: Study
Top financial performing customs brokers and freight forwarders are almost twice as likely (40% vs. 23%) to have larger percentage increases in their IT investments compared to poorer financial performing companies, according to a new Descartes study.