The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

Alexis Mizell-Pleasant and Joe Lynch discuss the next frontier in food logistics. Alexis is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Food Logistics and sister publication Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Beer and food industries are particularly affected by the shortages of aluminum cans as most customers prefer take-home packaging. The post Editor’s Choice: Aluminum Can Shortage Defines a New Normal for Food Packaging appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Whether it involves tracking food from farms to supermarkets, preventing counterfeit luxury goods, or securing pharmaceutical supply chains, blockchain is transitioning from an emerging technology to a real-world necessity. This system ensures that every transaction (e.g., This system ensures that every transaction (e.g.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

They monitor food, drug, and public safety, transportation, materials and other sectors for real-time visibility and decision support. They monitor food, drug, and public safety, transportation, materials and other sectors for real-time visibility and decision support.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Walmart’s Blockchain for Food Traceability Walmart leverages blockchain technology to enhance food traceability. These devices operate on standardized protocols, ensuring that robots from different manufacturers work seamlessly together to optimize picking and packing processes.

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All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 16, 2025

This past week, a cyberattack on United Natural Foods Inc. UNFI), the main distributor for Whole Foods, delivered a gut punch to America’s food supply chain. Shelves are bare, deliveries…

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E2open

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

National distributor of food and fine ingredients, Batory, deploys modern real-time visibility solution to enable efficient product delivery, precise updates for customers DALLAS – Feb. Through enhanced visibility, Batory Foods aimed to improve transparency and control, minimize disruptions, and better serve its customers.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 18, 2025

For most of us, the food we eat relies on the efforts of others. This event shines a spotlight on the farmers, ranchers, and all the workers involved in producing the food, clothing, and even the biofuels we rely on every day. Today, on National Ag Day, we recognize those efforts.

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Americold

JUNE 12, 2025

Americold has once again earned a top spot among the industry’s best—recognized as one of Food Logistics’ 2025 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers. This annual award honors third-party logistics and cold storage companies that are driving innovation and excellence across the global cold food supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Cargo thieves love the holidays. That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Starship Technologies operates fleets of delivery robots in various cities, handling deliveries for food, groceries, and parcels. Nuro’s vehicles are being evaluated by retailers such as Walmart and Kroger. These robots navigate sidewalks and make deliveries in short-radius urban areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

They monitor food, drug, and public safety, transportation, materials and other sectors for real-time visibility and decision support. Public Sector : Government agencies are engaged with supply chains from multiple perspectives. Mark joined InterSystems in 2021 to broaden InterSystems global market in supply chain.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Fast forward to today and apple picking, hay rides, hearty food, and sipping on drinks with friends have become the perfect way to enjoy the simple pleasures of autumn. How do you keep food plenty and mugs full? This is where inventory meets the supply chain.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Titled “Achievements in Food Security: India’s Strides Towards Sustainability,” the event highlighted India’s innovative approaches and accomplishments in nutrition and food security, aligning with the U.N.’s headquarters in New York City. s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. For every donation through Nov.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 20, 2025

Cold Chain Logistics for Food, Pharma & Retail The April edition of LogiSYM magazine highlights the critical role of cold chain logistics in maintaining efficiency, compliance, and resilience across the food, pharmaceutical, and retail sectors. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 26, 2025

By Danish Raza (pictured) Senior Product Manager & Practice Director, Folio3 The post Top 7 Supply Chain Management Systems Transforming the Food Industry in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Meanwhile, Europe accelerates its hydrogen transition, digital product passports gain traction for compliance, and a high-stakes egg heist underscores the fragility of food supply chains. Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2025

About Express Logistics Group (T-Rex Prestige Worldwide) Express Logistics Group , a T-Rex Prestige Worldwide company is an elite transportation team focusing in food service, retail and industrial manufacturing. Together they created T-Rex Prestige Worldwide, founded on ownership, execution, and a constant desire to be the best.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In manufacturing, engineers are typically at the top of the food chain. My wife, who worked as a vice president in different hospitals, has told me that one key to hospital executives retaining their leadership positions was following a simple rule, “Don’t p**s off the docs!” Mr. Wengert was more diplomatic. “In In healthcare, physicians are.”

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Freight Waves

JUNE 6, 2025

The report, “ Emerging Trends Shaping the Walk-In Cold Storage Mobile/Rental Sector ,” offers insight into how temporary refrigeration is gaining traction across sectors from food service to emergency response.

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ThroughPut

MAY 9, 2025

Summary of the Impact: A global, 130-year-old food and beverage manufacturer deployed ThroughPuts AI in food manufacturing platform – a powerful Supply Chain Decision Intelligence solution – to eliminate unplanned machine outages and unlock major operational gains. Why AI in Food Manufacturing Was the Right Solution?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Walmart has partnered with IBMs Food Trust blockchain network to improve supply chain transparency, reducing food recall times from days to seconds. Similarly, blockchain technology is being used to enhance security and traceability, particularly in high-value or perishable goods transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Nearly eight in 10 (78%) consumers consider food waste, likely out of a desire to minimize spending. Lower-income consumers and those using food assistance programs care the most about food waste as a purchase driver—again, suggesting it is a response to higher prices.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Meanwhile, Europe accelerates its hydrogen transition, digital product passports gain traction for compliance, and a high-stakes egg heist underscores the fragility of food supply chains. Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

OneRail is used by a variety of industries, including retail, food & grocery, and healthcare. OneRail also has a network of 12 million+ couriers that can be used to fill in any gaps in a business’s own delivery network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Key Takeaways: The CPG Supply Chain The CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry produces everyday items that consumers frequently buy and quickly use, like food, beverages, and household products. Some of the larger CPG companies are: Nestl: A global leader in food and beverage products.

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crisp

APRIL 10, 2025

Strategic acquisitions in the UK expand Crisps retail reach globally and extend our offering into food service. ClearBox enhances visibility into grocery retail, food service, and supply chain performance for some of the largest CPG brands in the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2023

In October of 2019, I wrote about the food supply chain being at risk. I wrote that a major threat to the global food supply chain is the risk of airborne pathogens. In 2023, the food supply chain is still facing a number of issues and supply chain disruptions are limiting product availability and driving up prices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

For example, Walmarts use of blockchain to improve food traceability has demonstrated how technology can simplify compliance while enhancing efficiency and sustainability ( IBM, KPMG, Merck and Walmart Case Study ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

Cold storage warehouses are experiencing congestion, as food producers attempt to delay shipments until trade tensions ease. China has tightened export controls on U.S. agricultural chemicals and machinery, creating additional burdens for American farmers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

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 Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 28, 2024

Kenneth is the CEO of Ameriton Freight , a logistics company specializing in the food and beverage space. He also emphasizes the significance of understanding food safety requirements and maintaining proper temperature control during transportation. Kenneth Carter III and Joe Lynch discuss 5 lessons from military logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2022

Walmart’s earnings call transcript states “ we knew that we were up against stimulus dollars from last year, but the rate of inflation in food pulled more dollars away from GM than we expected as customers needed to pay for the inflation in food.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

Products with cheaper prices for British shoppers: clothes, footwear, and food products, including frozen prawns. Goods with reduced import duties for Indian consumers: cosmetics, aerospace, lamb, medical devices, salmon, electrical machinery, soft drinks, chocolate, and biscuits.

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