Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Over a third of the world’s food produce and products are wasted. Food waste accounts for eight percent of global greenhouse gases and has significant environmental and economic impacts. According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization 1.3 billion tonnes of food – over $9 billion worth – goes to waste each year.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

The USA says it intends to reduce emissions by 26-28 percent below its 2005 level by 2025 , trying hard for the upper limit. Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The devastating consequences of the pandemic, combined with the current geopolitical uncertainties and natural calamities, have highlighted the unprecedented economic and accessibility repercussions for both food-importing and exporting nations. In the UAE, there have been multiple initiatives taken to strengthen food security.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. In the first part I put forth 6 areas of focus in order to reduce logistics costs. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Certainly we should all reduce, reuse and recycle and it applies everywhere! As such we have the direct or indirect ability to take actions which can promote environmental sustainability, reduce carbon footprint impacts, and drive the creation of the Green Supply Chain. Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2021

Making Zero Waste Supply Chain A Possibility in the Food Industry with AI. Let us begin with a hard look at some numbers related to food wastage. Between 33-50% of food produced globally is never eaten, and this wasted food is worth over $1 trillion. According to BCG , by 2030 annual food loss and waste will hit 2.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2021

In December of 2019, the global grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize announced it was investing $480 million to transform and expand its US supply chain operations to support a strategy to transition the supply chain network into a fully-integrated, self-distribution model. Sources of Efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2024

In March 2024, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy , which aims to decarbonize and advance zero-emission freight along the United States main shipping corridors.

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QAD

JULY 13, 2023

If food manufacturers want to stay ahead of the competition today and into the future, they have to leverage advanced tools and systems that can optimize processes and deliver real-time insights. By migrating to a cloud-based ERP system, food manufacturers can streamline and automate various processes, leading to increased efficiency.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2022

When most people hear the term “blockchain,” they think finance not food. It’s an especially relevant technology for industries such as food and pharmaceutical where, in addition to supply chain efficiency, product safety and traceability are required.”[1] ”[1] Food safety expert Francine L. ”[2].

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QAD

APRIL 14, 2022

Over the last quarter to half century, there has been more than a passing concern if there will be enough farming space to satisfy the food demands of the future. Through the use of science and inventive technology, the future of agriculture and food production is finally looking up. Reduced Overall Total Transportation Costs and Time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Importers will look for near-term strategies to move their shipments away from congested trade lanes or process containers further inland to minimize the impact of lead time variability that has dramatically increased in 2021. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s headline news includes AllBirds, Boeing, Canada Goose, Chemours, EMC, Hanes Brands, Fisker, Ford, Krispy Kreme, LKQ, Ryder, Tesla, Timken, Tyson Foods, Weight Watchers International, and WestRock. Buying strategies need to be defined, and the interface needs to be bi-directional. The issue is cross-industry.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within different segments of the Food Industry, including transportation and logistics, production planning, quality control, and others has kicked off revolutionary transformations. The market size of AI in the food industry , including the beverages sector is set to cross USD 9.68

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This article explores the concepts of resilience and agility in supply chain management, their link with change, and the strategies employed to navigate the evolving business landscape. These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

Any opportunity to minimise waste and reduce your business costs means greater revenue, higher profits, and happier customers. Just-in-time manufacturing is a strategy that directly aligns raw-material supply deliveries with production schedules to increase efficiency and decrease waste. Here’s how it works.

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

From shifts in consumer demand to new regulations and disruption in market dynamics and supply networks, food and beverage (F&B) industry executives have always had many reasons to stay alert. By optimizing resources, you can minimize total supply costs while meeting consumer demand requirements. Resource optimization.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

.” Whether you eat to live or live to eat, one thing you don’t want to eat is tainted food. ” Unfortunately, detecting tainted food is not always as easy as noticing its color. Once a tainted food source is discovered, it’s important to know where it came from and where else it might be found.

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RFgen

MAY 26, 2023

Not having the right amount of stock available leads to work stoppages, frustrated customers, lost sales, and increased costs. To stay ahead in today’s highly competitive market, organizations must adopt smart strategies for avoiding inventory stockouts and overstocking. Excess stock costs more to store and manage.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Everyone knows the giant superstore for its low-cost strategy and “everyday low prices.”. What people do not know is how efficient Walmart’s supply chain needs to operate to keep up with its cost strategy. With such a large and complex network, managing it end-to-end is challenging and food waste becomes a major problem.

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

As both sourcing and procurement are related to obtaining supplies for the organization, confusing these two terms is easy. Understanding their distinction can help you ensure the coordination between the responsible teams and adopt the right strategies for improving both sourcing and procurement. Procurement.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

If you’re reading this blog in 2021, you know about the increasing importance of sustainability and reduced environmental impact with fires in the western US, excessive flooding in Europe and a recent Canadian heat wave. The benefits go beyond brand allegiance to include: Improved operational efficiency with reduced waste and costs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

We all need food to survive and for most that takes talking about the emissions associated with food production “off the table”. South Pole helps major MNCs ascertain greenhouse gas emissions as well as provides them with solutions to help reduce or mitigate them. The driver of both is our demand for particular foods.

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Adexa

JANUARY 27, 2022

In a recent article by McKinsey & Co, a series of recommendations were made regarding reduction of carbon emission in supply chains. There needs to be a way for each supply chain to identify where 80% of the emissions are coming from and where the low hanging fruit is to reduce carbon emission. Here is How. gigaton of CO2 in 2019.

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Logility

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Logility recognized for moving the food and beverage supply chain forward efficiently. a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today was announced a winner of Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Software & Technology Providers award. About Food Logistics. ATLANTA – Dec. About Logility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

PepsiCo is a very big company, the second largest food and beverage company in the world. PepsiCo generated $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, with 23 food and beverage brands that generate more than $1 billion each in retail sales. Because of the food giant’s size, their sustainability strategy also is very broad.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Whether you’re planning on purchasing products from a food wholesaler, or thinking about moving into food wholesaling yourself, this overview of the industry – and what its future holds – is for you. Food wholesalers warehouse products in bulk, then provide usable amounts to businesses – from restaurants to hospitals.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a result of climate change, global food value chain security is increasingly being called into question. According to experts, partial solutions to improve food security include moving some agriculture indoors and into urban areas. ”[1] Reducing transportation costs is another benefit of urban agriculture.

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Elementum

AUGUST 28, 2017

One-third of edible food worldwide goes to waste, amounting to about 1.3 If food waste were a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases next to China and the U.S. million square miles or nearly 30% of agricultural land used for producing food that never gets eaten. billion tons every year.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

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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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. Source: Descartes Datamyne. Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. however, none is more important than most sustainable home delivery options are lower cost to execute.

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Elementum

MAY 29, 2018

Last weekend was one of the country's biggest BBQ blowouts, and you can bet that a lot of that food will go to waste. But it's not just national pig-outs that lead to large amounts of food eventually hitting the landfills. Food waste is a year-round problem. Just how much food goes to waste each year, and why?

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 9, 2020

.”[1] This three-part article examines just how differently consumer behavior is changing the food sector. In part one , I examined five of fourteen food sector areas being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic as identified from numerous sources by Jim Dippold, Senior Vice President for Category Management Strategy at Enterra Solutions ®.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The knowledge from this guide will boost your organization’s operational effectiveness, cutting costs and driving overall financial performance. JIT ensures materials are transported to the exact location at the precise time they are needed, enhancing efficiency by reducing the need to store materials before use.

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AFFLINK

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It's important for any business to begin with the right suppliers — but it's even more important for those in the food services industry. Food service companies need to be able to procure supplies quickly in order to operate, and the cost of their supplies directly impacts their bottom line. Begin with an Internal Assessment.

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Used to cut costs and maximize efficiency, supply chain trends cater to every business. E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. Let’s dive in.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2015

A vigorous supplier relationship management (SRM) strategy can assist organizations in maximizing partnership value, minimize risk, and manage costs through the entire supplier relationship lifecycle. The company also realized a 10% increase in stock price since the summer of 2014, in a highly competitive and regulated market.

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