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 17, 2021

The post Efficient Frozen Food Distribution: Inside the Build-out of Two Automated Facilities appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. In the first three quarters of 2020, Ahold Delhaize USA reported a 115 percent increase in online sales.

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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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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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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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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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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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QAD

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For 58 years, food and beverage and consumer goods manufacturers have battled for dominance, from chips and wings to soda, beer, party supplies, and even aluminum foil for food storage and DIY trophies. The Super Bowl isnt just a one-day eventits a high-stakes test for food and beverage manufacturers. Ready to get in the game?

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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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QAD

MARCH 18, 2025

As winter fades and spring emerges, food and beverage manufacturers enter a season of renewal. Additionally, in an industry where prioritizing quality and safety is imperative, food and beverage companies often allocate their resources primarily to maximizing profits from low-margin products.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 13, 2025

The food and beverage industry is a dynamic, ever-evolving sector in which manufacturers are continuously seeking ways to optimize production and reduce costs in the face of shifting consumer demand and preferences. Thats a tall order for food and beverage manufacturers.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2020

This service was started in 1890 by a Parsi banker who wanted to have home-cooked food in office […]. Their lives can neatly be compartmentalized into BC and AC – before COVID-19 and after COVID-19. Scenario Before COVID-19 Mumbai’s dabbawala service was legendary for its reliability.

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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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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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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

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Sandy Evett, the vice president of distribution and supply chain at Dawn Foods, gave a presentation on how her company has responded. Companies have been whiplashed by the combination of a long running pandemic and the recession it kicked off. Better planning can help companies mitigate the effects of this crisis.

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crisp

APRIL 1, 2025

The food industrys largest supply chain consolidator, Dot Foods, has partnered with Crisp to empower suppliers with actionable data insights. Crisp at Dot represents the future of data-driven collaboration, and were thrilled to partner with Dot Foods to bring this vision to life, said Are Traasdahl, CEO and founder of Crisp.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Legislation introduced to improve food safety and hold FDA accountable. A bill introduced in the US Senate is calling for stricter regulation of “ Generally Recognized as Safe ” substances and the creation of a new FDA office to assess the safety of chemicals in America’s food supply. US challenges Canada’s dairy policies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Food retailers are predominantly depending on central fulfillment centers (CFC) and micro fulfillment centers (MFS) to process their e-commerce orders. Food retailers as well as consumers benefit from this model, as they receive their ordered items quickly and in the best quality, which is complemented by flexible solutions for the last mile.

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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

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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

Grocery trade group prepares for 2023 launch of stricter food tracing regulations. Uber Eats want to deliver a lot more than food these days. The resulting list of 16 “high risk foods” incudes certain cheeses, vegetables, fish, crustaceans, and ready-to-eat deli salads. Kinaxis acquires MPO.

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