Food Logistics

Women in Supply Chain: What They're Doing Matters to the Future of Supply Chains

This year's award took in over 400 submissions, the highest amount of applications for this award. This is because what these winners are doing matters to the future of supply chains.

The 2022 Women in Supply Chain winners in attendance at last year's Women in Supply Chain Forum.

#BetterTogether. Women in Supply Chain Forum Promotes Collaboration in Logistics

The Women in Supply Chain Forum is the industry’s premier networking and educational forum tailored to men and women in executive-level positions to expand their professional network through thought-provoking discussion panels.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Opens Registration

Registration is open for SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain, the premier virtual event aimed at educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.

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Product Carbon Footprint Data Exchange to Transform Collaborative Decarbonization Efforts Across Value Chain

EcoVadis released the new EcoVadis Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Data Exchange into its Carbon Action Module (CAM) to unlock PCF tracking across its network of 100,000 suppliers.

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Raymond’s Virtual Manufacturing Day Event to Celebrate Manufacturing Industry

This online program will help teachers and students learn more about future careers in modern manufacturing.

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Overcoming Challenges in U.S. Food Manufacturing

Manufacturers are faced with the daunting task of maintaining profitability while finding a price point that is still digestible for consumers. It's a delicate dance that requires foresight and innovation.

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Number of Female Fleet Equipment Technicians Shows Substantial Increase

The percentage of female equipment technicians in corporations with for-hire or private fleets in the commercial freight transportation industry has shown a substantial increase, according to new research from Women in Trucking Association (WIT).

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Nominations Open for 2024 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories within the cold chain space, whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.

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How Last-Mile Delivery Software Enhances Food & Beverage Delivery

The journey doesn't end at the checkout; it concludes at the customer's doorstep. Make that final mile count.

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Leveraging Technology to Address Double Brokering

Embracing technology through digital tracking systems, automation solutions, and online marketplaces can further aid in preventing double brokering and enhancing operational efficiency.

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AI-Powered Identity-Verification Solution to Combat Fraud

DAT Freight & Analytics partnered with Verosint to create what is said to be the first AI-powered identity-verification solution designed to help prevent the unauthorized use of customer login credentials and combat identity theft.

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Future-Proofing the Food Industry Labor Force with AI

By utilizing AI and modern, digital technologies, manufacturers in the food industry can connect, engage, and empower frontline workers to drive quality improvements, resolve quality issues faster, and share timely insights with teams.

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Q&A: The Transformative World of Workforce Development

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant sits down with Kacy Swanson, VP of Employee Services at Trailer Bridge, to discuss how Trailer Bridge uses workforce development to invest in their people and grow the future of logistics.

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Ultra-Low Emission Trailer Refrigeration Unit for Cargo Rail and Intermodal

Thermo King introduced the Advancer S-DRC slimline rail unit for cargo rail and intermodal applications, which meets CARB Ultra-Low Emission Transport Refrigeration Unit emissions standards.

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Future-Proofing Operations Through Automated Palletizers

The easiest way to start would be to implement a full end-of-line solution with automation components, which would offer the flexibility, scalability, and redundancy needed to improve productivity.

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Trimble Launches Cloud-Based Route Optimization Tool

Appian Daily Planner delivers a modern planning experience, designed to streamline and optimize the complex routing needs of multi-stop mixed and private fleets.

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C-Suite Execs and Supply Chain Leaders to Headline Manifest

These industry leaders will delve into vital topics, ranging from supply chain orchestration and the incorporation of cutting-edge technology, as well as fostering strategic partnerships and expediting the advancement of DEI.

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Executives Expect Supply Chain Security Challenges in Year Ahead: Study

Of over 1,000 C-suite and other executives, almost half (44.9%) expect an increase in the number and size of cyber events targeting their organizations’ supply chains in the year ahead, according to a new Deloitte poll.

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Managing food product recalls made simple with the right solutions

Food product recalls can be extremely costly. Companies can ease the pain by fine-tuning their processes and supply chain visibility with automated and streamlined supply chain management systems specifically designed for the food and beverage industry.

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How Supply Chain Technology Improves Efficiencies, Security, and Profitability in the Food Chain

Recent advancements in technology are making data available and usable, leading to more innovation, better financial outcomes, optimized operations and visibility, and countless other opportunities for a more resilient food chain.

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IBM, iFoodDS Launch New Solution to Address FSMA 204 Food Traceability Rule

The solution combines the scalability and interoperability of the IBM Sterling Supply Chain Intelligence Suite and the IBM Food Trust Network with iFoodDS' traceability applications and innovative food industry, regulatory, and technical expertise.

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Container Shipping Nears Turning Point, Syncs with 4-Year Global GDP Trend to 2027

While there is optimism for recovery, the overall rates of growth are anticipated to remain lower compared to previous decades,

Women in Supply Chain: What They're Doing Matters to the Future of Supply Chains

This year's award took in over 400 submissions, the highest amount of applications for this award. This is because what these winners are doing matters to the future of supply chains.

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Adapting Food Supply Chains to Climate Change

The impacts of climate change are disrupting food supply chains in many areas across the world. Therefore, companies must adopt proactive measures to build resilience and ensure the steady flow of goods to consumers.

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Utility Trailer, Schmitz Cargobull Announce North American Joint Venture, Unveil New Refrigeration Unit Technology

The inception of Cargobull North America results in newly developed state-of-the-art transport refrigeration units (TRUs).

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How Robots Create Safer Workplace for Warehouse Employees

In short, robots can make warehouses safer and more interesting places for humans to work. Human employees feel more fulfilled, they’re less likely to leave, and warehouse owners don’t need to spend money or time rehiring and retraining.

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Electric Stand-Up Counterbalanced Lift Truck to Revolutionize Warehouse Efficiency

The new SCX N2 Series of Electric Stand-up Counterbalanced Lift Trucks is complete with improved turning radius, reducing minimum aisle requirements and enabling more efficient maneuverability within crowded warehouse spaces.

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Drayage Industry to See Increased Investments: Study

Areas to keep an eye on for more future growth include electronics, food and beverage, automotive, chemicals, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals.

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Product Out-of-Stocks Up 6% YOY, Posing Pressure on Supply Chain Lead Times

Original research revealed that 78% have experienced out-of-stock products in-store in the past 12 months, up 6% year-over-year, while 68% have experienced the same issue online, an increase of 9% since 2022.

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Climate Change and Climate-Controlled Logistics: A Catastrophic Feedback Loop

It is extremely costly for the cold chain to operate efficiently in warmer-than-usual conditions; simultaneously, the cold chain directly contributes to rising global temperatures.

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Online Prices Fall to 40-Month Low: Study

On a month-to-month basis, six of the 18 categories in the DPI saw prices fall.

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Intermodal Unit Offers Improved Fuel Efficiency, Lifetime CARB Compliance

The Vector 8400R delivers highly efficient refrigeration and freezing performance in a space-saving, thin-profile design, and surpasses EPA Tier 4 requirements.

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August U.S. Container Import Volumes Continue to Track 2019 Performance

In August, U.S. container import volume increased slightly compared to July, which is fairly consistent with the pattern that occurs in peak season in non-pandemic years, according to data from Descartes Systems Group.