Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes).

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 8, 2020

Events Include Industry Expert Roundtable Discussions Produced in Partnership with the CSCMP NY/NJ Roundtable and Ongoing Relationship with Food Shippers of America. Food Shippers of America 65 th Annual Conference | Up next, UltraShipTMS is sending a delegation to this consequential event in Orlando, FL, February 23 rd through the 25 th.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 21, 2020

The Summer 2020 issue of Food Shippers of America Magazine has dropped. Specifically, the issue published two articles addressing the use and utilization of TMS platforms by food shipping organizations. The other discussed advanced TMS strategies engaged by food shippers with evolved logistics IT platforms already in use.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 30, 2023

Knowing there had to be a better way, Vion joined forces with Chainalytics to set a course for the future with a robust, flexible, and optimised transport network. Vion Food Group … The post Devising a Simpler Yet More Effective Transport Network for Vion Food Group appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2014

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is fast becoming a go-to tool for supply chain management professionals across every industry. However, for one industry in particular – food producers/shippers – TMS is becoming indispensable. Reason #3 – Capacity issues weigh more heavily on food shippers.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

This allows a company to respond to the problem and minimize spending spikes, optimizing the whole transportation management system. What Is Freight or Transportation Spend Management? A transportation management system simplifies the process of planning out logistics. Anomaly Detection. View the Case Study.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 23, 2019

Although the worst consequences have not yet materialized, here are some potential problems shippers might expect as this debacle continues and ways that transportation management software can help. <> The post Government Shutdown Highlights Need for Flexible Transportation Management Software appeared first on UltraShipTMS.

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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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MercuryGate

MAY 7, 2020

For food supply chains, disruptions amplify supply chain problems. After all, food is a necessity, and regardless of unforeseen circumstances, it will remain in demand. Fortunately, the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can […].

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

This is especially true when outsourcing transportation management, as transportation can include a large part of your overall supply chain and business costs. Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 8, 2022

Dean is Driver and Team Safety Instructor for Ruan Transportation , a company that provides Dedicated Contract Transportation , Managed Transportation , Value-Added Warehousing , and Brokerage Support Services to customers across the U.S. About Ruan Transportation . Ruan Transportation LinkedIn.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Blake serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , a family-owned dedicated logistics provider since 1932. About Blake Grolmus Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems. The company has 1.5

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is the Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics, a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is also a US Army veteran.

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Freight Plus

JUNE 22, 2021

Food Logistics. , the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, has named FreightPlus to the 2021 Top Green Providers list. . . Food Logistics’ annual . About Food Logistics. Top Green Providers. www.FoodLogistics.com. www.FoodLogistics.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2018

In 2015, Smithfield Foods, the largest pork producer in the world, got terrible publicity when a spy drone flew over farms operated by one of their subsidiaries and took pictures of lagoons filled with pig feces and urine. Smithfield has certainly upped their sustainability game. Last week, on May 8th, the company released […].

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Food Producer & Distributor Implements Transportation Management System Software – Expanding Footprint of the NJ-Based Logistics IT Provider among Leading US Food Shippers. Burkert said, “This implementation is one of several key investments Giorgio is making in pursuit of the ‘Supply Chain of the Future’.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Ben serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the U.S. Benjamin McLean serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the United States. About Ruan Transportation. About Ben McLean.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2023

On April 4 th , Kyle Masters – the senior manager of transportation procurement at Simmons Foods, participated in a webinar hosted by Emerge. The webinar focused on Simmons Food’s approach to transportation procurement. Simmons Foods, and its affiliates, are suppliers of poultry, pet, and animal nutrition products.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 15, 2015

and Pamela Johnston , vice president, legal and risk at Transplace (a Talking Logistics sponsor), on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and its impact on the supply chain. A 3PL or warehouseman may be considered a shipper, which is defined as “a person who initiates a shipment of food by motor vehicle or rail vehicle.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 18, 2022

This large food manufacturer used a popular technology to forecast monthly using orders as an input. The large food company operated regionally. This image represents the demand for a large food company after multiple years of ERP implementation and over fifteen planning technologies. I find them fascinating. The takeaway?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 26, 2018

The lede from a recent Wall Street Journal article blares, “ Some of the biggest food suppliers are struggling to manage soaring logistics costs in a fast-changing consumer market. General Mills and other suppliers to grocery chains are struggling to preserve profits in a tumultuous transport market.” General Mills Inc.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2018

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) bring a lot of value to companies across all industries, but the value proposition is particularly strong in the food industry when you consider the cost of transportation as a percent of revenue and the service challenges involved. Are the barriers to implementation coming down?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2019

Blockchain is the flavor of the month in the food business these days. It’s getting a lot of attention thanks to new mandates by Walmart and others – including big players like Unilever, Nestle, Tyson and Dole – to require blockchain tracking of food from source to store.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 26, 2018

There is only one enterprise-level transportation management system (TMS) platform that offers trailer temperature tracking in real time. Reason 1 | Food Safety Modernization Act. Of those falling ill due to food borne contamination, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die according to US FDA figures.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. That is more than any other sector.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. About Ruan Transportation.

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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. Consider social security management in the United States without a social security number. The issue is cross-industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2022

Visibility became much easier and more accurate with the widespread use of transportation management systems (TMS) and connectivity. Freight technology is growing rapidly and to keep pace, transportation management systems must be able to quickly and easily integrate to other systems. in their personal lives.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 24, 2016

Food shippers have grown increasingly reliant on supply chain logistics IT solutions over the last decade and for a number of reasons. The number of food producers adopting software solutions like TMS, YMS, WMS, optimizers and others – from agricultural concerns to processors to retailers – continues to grow.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Key Takeaways: Lingering Port Congestion ITS Logistics is a third party logistics (3PL) company that offers creative supply chain solutions with an asset-lite transportation division that ranks #21 in North America, a top-tier asset-based dedicated fleet, and a Top 12 intermodal and drayage division.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2023

Read more The post [Video] Riviana Foods: Using Optimized Load Building to Reduce Transportation Costs and Improve Sustainability appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. We see this, for example, in the number of empty backhauls that happen every day.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 6, 2015

Plenty of food shippers already have some form of solution in place to automate their transportation planning and management processes. If you’re a food or beverage shipper using any of the above defined solutions, now is a pivotal time to consider what you can do to improve your transportation management solutions.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 20, 2023

Read more The post Riviana Foods: Using Optimized Load Building to Reduce Transportation Costs and Improve Sustainability appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. We see this, for example, in the number of empty backhauls that happen every day.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

About Ben Steffes Ben Steffes is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics, a leading global third-party logistics provider. Industries included manufacturers, retailers, automotive, food & beverage, CPG and healthcare shippers. 37% of respondents were managers, 29% were Director or VP, and 26% were executives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. With gasoline prices reaching record highs, transportation managers must make smarter decisions that minimize road miles and associated costs. Gordon Food Services Conquers the Last Mile ; Chris Cunnane.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There’s certainly no shortage of demand for better quality in sourcing: 8 out of 10 British consumers check the origin of their food, while a survey from 2015 found that 72% of Millennials would be willing to pay more for products or services offered by companies committed to positive social and environmental impact.

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