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Revitalizing the Food Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

A recent article published by the World Economic Forum ran under a headline declaring the global food supply chain dead.[1] Nevertheless, it draws on a comment made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who stated, “This year’s food crisis is about lack of access. Next year’s could be about lack of food.”

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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. In the article, he wrote about Amazon Relay, the acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon the carrier, and the expansion of its warehousing capabilities. Data from the U.S.

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Food Industry Trends for 2021

Unleashed

From the continuing impact of the global pandemic to the ever-increasing importance of ‘transparency technology’ and sustainable practices, the food industry has its work cut out for it in 2021. It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software.

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2021 Logistics Outlook: Truckload Freight Market Forecast

GlobalTranz

The volatility of 2020 and the uncertainties looming into 2021 make it difficult to forecast planning and budgets based on historical data. That trend also plays into an extended peak shipping season and ongoing tightened capacity in all modes. The Truckload Capacity Crunch Will Continue Into 2021.

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Cutting Emissions Through Better Transportation Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. That is more than any other sector.

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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. Simmons Foods Simmons Foods is a farm to fork poultry manufacturer. The freight market is mercurial.

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ThroughPut Inc Named to Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Green Providers List

ThroughPut

Leading AI-Powered Supply Chain Solution enables food manufacturers and retailers to meet sustainable demand-driven distribution with minimal ecological footprint. PALO ALTO, Calif., PALO ALTO, Calif., “When the pandemic hit, I thought for sure that sustainability would be pushed to the wayside. ThroughPut.ai

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