The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 5, 2021

The CPG Supply Chain with Mike Neme. Joe Lynch and Mike Neme discuss the CPG supply chain and Mike’s approach to winning and managing business with emerging consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. GlobalTranz was recently recognized as the 8th largest Brokerage Company in Transport Topics’? About Mike Neme.

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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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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

COVID-19 Ernst & Young LLP conducted a survey of 200 senior-level supply chain executives in late 2020 and 2022. The survey looked at topics including COVID-19 impact on supply chains, priorities in the coming years, and the path to digital supply chains. Read the full report here.

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Locus

MAY 4, 2023

The logistics industry relies on the efficient transportation of goods between locations and line haul transportation plays a significant role in this. In 2021, in the United States alone, the total transportation logistics costs came to around 1.2 What is line haul transportation? trillion U.S. from 2019 to 2027.

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Stord

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Stord CEO and co-founder Sean Henry has been named a Rock Star of Supply Chain by Food Logistics, an award that recognizes the influential individuals whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

The retailer says snacks and beverages are the most popular items sent by drone. DHL Group does not operate ships but it uses them to transport containers. New research suggests that a misunderstanding of what was happening with global supply chains might be part of why. This allows the coverage to be extensive.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2018

Transporting pharmaceuticals is arguably more important than manufacturing them, because it enables these lifesaving medications to make it to where they are needed most. Guarding Against Cargo Theft Cargo theft is one of the largest risks associated with pharmaceutical manufacture and transport. These cargos are also at risk.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The scenario of a rail strike sheds light on the unsteadiness that has come to define today’s global supply chain, as QAD’s Stephen Dombroski wrote recently in an article in Food Logistics. Transportation-related Supply Chain Challenges Remain. It is estimated that a rail strike could cost the U.S.

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PINC

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This year’s report focuses on the impact of digital yard management on enterprise transportation costs and capacity. The report brings clarity to key industry questions such as How important is having digital yard management capabilities in helping you achieve transportation objectives?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? Transportation logistics software solutions play a key role in effectuating this change. This strategy is not without its risks though.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

aims to have at least 25 percent of all beverages globally across its portfolio of brands sold in refillable / returnable glass or plastic bottles, or in refillable containers through traditional fountain or Coca-Cola Freestyle dispensers. The ongoing freight backups at maritime ports is disrupting global supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode we welcome Andrew Lynch, Co-Founder & President of Zipline Logistics, an award-winning logistics service provider that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods and food and beverage products.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio Digitisation in the logistics and transportation industry produces efficiency gains for nearly all players in the economy today. Efficiency generally leads to less power being used and therefore less fossil fuels being burned.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Raw materials, parts and services are currently all running through supply chains and manufacturing processes and emitting GHGs. IT solutions for supply chains need to bring that micro level information on waste (including GHG emissions) into the hands of managers. Important here is the inclusion of carbon emissions data.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

Now you can obtain transportation services where you already operate as well. In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. Why supply chain connectivity is important. Freight in new lanes out of bid cycle. Freight in new lanes out of bid cycle.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 26, 2015

The merged company will be the third largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth in the world. Now, let me give you my take… Battered food and beverage companies struggle today. The movement to health and wellness with fresher foods creates a more complex, and costly supply chain. What to do?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 19, 2022

In our Supply Chain Matters blog commentary on Tuesday of this week, we noted rather troubling signs for retail industry supply chains based on the Q1-2022 financial performance and profitability shortfall for Walmart. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2015

For the past few years I’ve been using that phrase, which you typically find in investment literature, when making the case for innovation in supply chain management. These new participants frequently have less experience executing the development of efficient supply chains.

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Lost profits and weak investment return along the entire supply chain.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

T he cascading logistical problems caused by the pandemic and the war in Eastern Europe have made securing a reliable supply chain a national imperative. In addition, severe cyberattacks – like the highly publicized Colonial pipeline attack – have brought supply chain cybersecurity into the limelight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2015

When a company is looking to reduce their freight spend, while maintaining or improving service levels, there are two main paths they can take. They can buy and implement a transportation management system (TMS). Or they can outsource transportation planning and execution to a 3PL that provides managed transportation services (MTS).

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

Supply chains are more fragile than ever, shipping and trucking backlogs have hit multiple industries endangering holiday celebrations and causing general shortages, and the lack of certain products (read: semiconductor chips ) are crippling industries. Food and Beverage. Rise in ocean freight rates. More disruption.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! AWL India is among the biggest pan-India providers of advanced, tech-backed logistics and supply chain solutions for a variety of industries. Subscribe Here! Email Address. to provide dexterous solutions. Gati Limited.

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TransAudit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

With food and beverage products emerging as main targets, it’s evident that the problem isn’t just isolated to high-value goods. Understanding the Reasons Behind the Surge Economic Pressures Inflation and supply chain disruptions have inadvertently presented an attractive opportunity for thieves.

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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. 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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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. CEVA is currently testing this technology and expects an increase in productivity and enhanced safety standards for ground transportation.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

While it remains to be seen whether the coming quarter will live up to expectations, there are multiple powerful predictors hinting that the freight market will not wane in intensity over the coming months. Typically, freight experiences a seasonal boom, starting with back-to-school shopping and concluding following year-end holidays.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 11, 2023

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. So sad, so senseless.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Bottom line: Machine learning makes it possible to discover patterns in supply chain management data by relying on algorithms that quickly pinpoint the most influential factors to a supply networks’ success, while constantly learning in the process. How Machine Learning Is Redefining Supply Chain Management.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Food & Beverage (F&B) brands are increasingly focusing on improving the performance of their supply chains. Also, the changing demands of the new-age consumer have made them reconsider their supply chain management processes. . so as to reach out to more consumers.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, and digital freight. Digital Freight. Blockchain.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 14, 2020

Food and beverage shippers have a few changes to note in the second round of 2020 NMFC updates. These classification changes are scheduled for the end of the month, as the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has announced the updates will go into effect April 25. NMFC Updates for Food and Beverage Vendors .

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2017

In 2016 a total of 346 attacks took place, against a wider range of industries and modes of transport than in any other year. Attacks on global supply chains by terrorist groups have hit the highest rate ever as have associated costs, according to a report recently released by BSI. Financial Effects.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing. This will help to reduce your transportation costs. Managing expectations.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing. This will help to reduce your transportation costs. Managing expectations.

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