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What’s Good for Consumer Goods Manufacturing?

USC Consulting Group

What’s on the road ahead for consumer goods manufacturing? Although the industry is multifaceted and varied, encompassing everything from household goods to food & beverage to apparel and more, most arms of the consumer goods industry are facing similar challenges. Supply chain woes.

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5 Reasons to Leave Your 3PL with Shane Hanson

The Logistics of Logistics

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is the Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics, a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is also a US Army veteran.

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The Pandemic Motivates Changes in the Food Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

The novel coronavirus outbreak piqued interest in supply chain operations, particularly in the food supply chain. As a result, most employees in the food supply chain were considered essential workers and ensuring their safety became a national priority. food supply chain for future pandemics and national security preparedness.

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What’s Going On With Inflation of Consumer Goods in 2022?

BlueYonder

A December Labor Department report shows that the price of consumer goods increased by 6.8% Material and transportation costs have increased substantially as shipping ports remain congested and backlogs delay the delivery of certain products.”. And these worries aren’t unfounded. in November 2021 from the previous year.

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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Mr. Master’s experience at Simmons Foods illustrates many of the distinct characteristics and challenges related to freight procurement. Simmons Foods Simmons Foods is a farm to fork poultry manufacturer. They are a leading supplier of poultry, pet food and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas in the US.

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The Impact of the Red Sea Ship Attacks on Global Supply Chains and Logistics

Resilinc

Understand how the recent Red Sea ship attacks are impacting global supply chains and how to mitigate potential risks. Ships are avoiding Egypt’s Suez Canal, the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia and one of the world’s most important waterways, which accounts for about 12% of the world’s shipping traffic.

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Barry Bradley awarded Food Logistics 2023 Rock Star of the Supply Chain Award

crisp

The award recognizes Crisp’s Head of Supply Chain Barry Bradley’s leadership and innovation in the food supply chain – and the achievements throughout his career in retail & CPG that have come to shape it. Food Logistics has named Barry Bradley, Head of Supply Chain at Crisp, as one of their 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain.

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