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How the Food Blockchain is Bringing Tech to the Table

Zipline Logistics

Though it may sound far off, companies in the food and beverage supply chain are rapidly adopting blockchain platforms as a means of creating visibility, traceability, and efficiency. There are many other uses for blockchain, including improving the cooperative efforts of the different parties in the food and beverage supply chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

Chipotle Mexican Grill says its goal to source and sell chicken that’s certified as humanely raised has been delayed because its suppliers weren’t able to make the necessary changes without disrupting supply. Israel Aircraft Industries is remodeling older Air Canada passenger jets to carry heavy freight.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

Major routes also involve the transport of raw commodities, including petroleum, grains, minerals, and food items. Israel experienced problems as a result, as Israeli ships were not allowed to pass through the canal. In 1956, Israel, France, and Britain invaded Egypt as a result. Then, a decision was made on the canal's use.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

In terms of trade, these are not critical, single-sourced Tier 1 inputs needed in manufacturing. Food inflation is a risk from a supply chain disruption. Russia, along with the United States, China, Israel and the United Kingdom – are believed to have the most developed cyber warfare capabilities.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

An escalation in conflicts, such as the Israel-Hamas conflict or a shift in Houthi targets to oil tankers and bulk carriers, could have severe implications for the global economy. 6 Groceries and Food The UK’s biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, has warned there could be price increases due to the Red Sea ship attacks.

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24 supply chain experts & business leaders reveal the #1 challenge of supply chain management (and how to solve it)

6 River Systems

“They have multi-sourced key commodities or strategic components to reduce their reliance on any one supplier, and they had considered inventory strategy to buffer against supply chain disruption.” It’s not just this way in food, but also in many other industries. How to solve it?

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

Revenue data is sourced from the companies’ websites and market research platforms such as Macrotrends. The company is involved in European logistics, air & sea logistics, food logistics and contract logistics, providing transportation, warehousing and other value-added services to its clients. Burris Logistics manages more than 2.7