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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.

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.

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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain 2023

June 6, 2023

Topics revolve around Procurement, Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Achieving a Sustainable Footprint and more.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Transforming Food Waste into Resources

An equitable food system would mean reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved biodiversity and increased food security and nutrition.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.