Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Here’s a reason given by one of our members, the Director of Freight & Warehousing at $1B+ Food & Beverage Company: “I decided to join Indago for two reasons. Why join Indago? One is to be part of a group that provides real time feedback from companies on topics in the supply chain world.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

by Jeswin Philip The Food Packaging Trends and Advances report from PMMI forecasts that the US Food and Beverage industry will experience a 2.9 % CAGR through 2022. As with any industry, food and beverage faces its own unique set of supply chain challenges, including: Expiring ingredients, manufactured product and packaged goods.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

COVID-19 triggered an unprecedented surge in panic buying of food, beverages, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and other essentials. In response, food and beverage producers turned to third-party partners to leverage their expertise, technology, and services. online, which contributed to overwhelmed parcel shipping networks.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. Having been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, The Loadstar, CBS News, Freight Waves, and Transport Topics, Brashier lends his expertise on US and global supply chain matters. The Greenscreens.ai

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Unifor claims that the company is pushing to implement changes to pay systems that would have drivers travel more than 60 miles to get to their routes or pick up freight with no compensation. Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter!

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2023

Founder and former CEO of FreightWatch, Barry is considered one of the originators of modern-day supply chain security standards and best practices that have been adopted by shippers of high-value freight worldwide. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

The retailer says snacks and beverages are the most popular items sent by drone. Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. products on the platform warned it would ship after Christmas. And now on to this week’s logistics news. percent of U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

The beverage industry offers a valuable example. These outdated methods are inefficient, error-prone, and difficult to scale. Establishing baselines, tracking reductions, or meeting compliance requirements without having accurate, standardized data becomes nearly impossible. Each stage generates unique data that must be tracked and analyzed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Costco is renting 3 container ships and ‘several thousand containers’ Amazon ends free Prime delivery for Whole Foods deliveries. Even with a labor shortage, large retailers are gearing up for the holiday season by bringing in hundreds of thousands of employees ahead of the shopping and shipping surge.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

He sees a near future in which there are multiple agents, each with their own realm of responsibility, such as shipping, pricing and forecasting. Koganti said this is the fastest-growing use of AI in supply chain, especially when it comes to forecasting, procurement and fulfillment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office. Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

Freight Market California’s AB5 AB5 has the potential to destabilize the trucking market in California, which can create a variety of issues for shippers moving freight in and out of the state. Large impacts on the freight market remain to be seen. CNN continues to provide real-time war coverage here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

In all, the acquisition will add more than 350 temperature-controlled vehicles and four million square feet to the UPS Healthcare global footprint, offering customers access to faster shipping times, greater production flexibility, and offerings to help them attract new business. From a shipping perspective, time is critical.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. million+ transactions annually This network effect means better visibility, more competitive rates, and unparalleled connectivity across the global logistics landscape.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The number of vessels waiting to cross the Panama Canal has reached 154, and slots for carriers to book passage are being reduced in an effort to manage congestion caused by ongoing drought conditions that have roiled the major shipping gateway since the spring. The current wait time to cross the canal is now around 21 days. 11 release.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2020

A new decade is upon us and if it is anything like the last, we can be sure that new food and beverage trends will emerge as consumer preferences continue to evolve. Right now, we are seeing a few emerging beverage trends and food trends in 2020 coming down the pike. Non-Alcoholic Beverage Trends Gaining Momentum.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

We’re currently seeing a major paradigm shift away from mass manufacturing with long lead times being replaced by onshore and nearshore supply chains that are capable of manufacturing, distributing and fulfilling orders on-demand without the friction of ocean freight, labor shortages, and other bottlenecks.” – Alex Phelan, CEO, Merchadise.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

Featured Product Popular Stories Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. Truce Ocean Transportation J.B.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. There was a lot of shipping-related news this week. At launch, eBay will guarantee delivery in 3 days or less on 20 million eligible items – millions of which will offer free shipping. NAFTA freight totaled $88.0 NAFTA freight increased from the same month of the previous year.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2018

Shipping these products requires an extra level of care to ensure the products make it to their destination. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. The exact temperature will vary depending on the pharmaceuticals you are shipping — it could be anywhere from -58 degrees Fahrenheit to 46 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2014

Then the con artists offer low bids to freight brokers who handle shipping for numerous companies. The commodities most frequently targeted for fictitious pick-ups are foods and beverages, electronics products and metals. That lets them pretend to be a long-established firm with a seemingly good safety record.

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QAD

APRIL 14, 2020

Typical manufactured products include electronics, chemicals, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining, biomedical products, scientific instruments, telecommunications equipment, processed food and beverages, ship repair and offshore platform construction. Industrial production is growing at about 5.7% annually as of 2017.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2025

Is Paving the Way for Electric Planes, Urban Drones Is High-Speed Passenger Rail a High-Speed Route to Disaster for Americas Freight Railways? Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked! Featured Product Popular Stories J.B.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

SupplyChainBrain Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Food and Beverage. Freight Carrier. Shipping Technology. Please submit your details below to view the webinar. Your Department. Agriculture. Consumer Package Goods. Government/Military. Large Shipper. Oil & Gas. Sensors/IoT. Small Shipper. Venture Capital. Yearly Volume. Company Size. 5000-9999.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

DISTRIBUTION AND BEYOND – I also met with Anders Nordahl, COO of Mixmove/Orkestra , recently to share a cold beverage. In one case the fuel and emissions per kilogram shipped was actually halved for a customer! After spending years at large MNC 3PLs, he wanted to get behind some tech that would innovate the industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S. Truce Ocean Transportation Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India Global Gateways Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Freight Plus

MAY 16, 2024

In the food and beverage supply chain, every step counts. The journey of perishable goods involves a delicate dance of logistics, temperature control, and meticulous planning.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked! Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. Featured Product Popular Stories J.B.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 2, 2023

E-commerce sales are higher than in the pre-pandemic period, as are shipping costs. year-over-year through November, while retail sales (minus non-store, food & beverage, auto and gas sales) increased 8.0% Post-pandemic business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce and the last mile are potential opportunities for retailers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

In a typical warehouse, AMRs function as a force multiplier, enabling the same number of people to handle more freight easily. A final plus for warehouse operations has been the workforce impact of P2G solutions.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2025

Most work in warehouses packing and shipping items, but about 350,000 of them have corporate jobs. Jassy encouraged employees to “experiment with AI whenever you can.” Amazon is the largest private U.S. employer after Walmart Inc., million employees as of the end of March.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Technology is enhancing the way CEVA interacts with customers and supply chains in a range of sectors such as automotive, consumer and retail, e-commerce, food and beverage and high tech. This one-stop platform simplifies the process of shipping to enhance the customer experience for small medium enterprises (SMEs) in the marketplace.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Passport, a customer service company focused on shipping, has raised $3 million in seed funding (TechCrunch). Intel partners with Rolls-Royce to develop autonomous cargo ships (VentureBeat). This week, Uber Freight announced a similar solution called Powerloop. BluJay Acquires Italian Customs Solution Provider, ERA System.

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QAD

JANUARY 9, 2020

In addition, manufactured products in Thailand include textiles, beverages, tobacco products, cement, jewelry, appliances, computers automotive parts and agricultural equipment. . Thailand’s 63 paved airports moved 2,134,149,001 mt-km of freight in 2015. Manufacturing in Thailand. As of 2017, industry makes up 36.2%

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

BluJay customers include five of the top 10 food and beverage companies, 32 of the top 40 LSPs, and 24 of the top 25 freight forwarders. TMS solutions are moving beyond being just a freight management tool. BluJay works with over 8,000 companies in more than 100 countries around the globe.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Consumers may not be aware, but manufacturers and distributors know all too well the immense volume of American manufactured and distributed goods that depend on rail transportation in all vertical industries, from industrial, chemical and high-tech to food and beverage and automotive, among others. economy up to $2 billion a day.

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