The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. Having been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, The Loadstar, CBS News, Freight Waves, and Transport Topics, Brashier lends his expertise on US and global supply chain matters.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2018

Transporting pharmaceuticals is arguably more important than manufacturing them, because it enables these lifesaving medications to make it to where they are needed most. Shipping these products requires an extra level of care to ensure the products make it to their destination. These cargos are also at risk. Download White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

The retailer says snacks and beverages are the most popular items sent by drone. Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. products on the platform warned it would ship after Christmas. retailer thanks to partnerships with Wing and Zipline.

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PINC

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Since 1927, S&D Coffee & Tea has been making delicious beverages for consumers worldwide. Today, as the largest custom coffee roaster in America, S&D’s capabilities extend into the evolving world of extracts and ingredients — creating new possibilities for culinary applications and exciting new beverage choices for customers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

Mike has extensive experience in Transportation and Logistics from procurement through operations leadership spanning 25+ years. About Mike Wolf. Mike Wolf is a Client Engagement Director at JBF Consulting. Mike earned his BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Tennessee. About JBF Consulting.

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QAD

APRIL 19, 2022

When we talk about predictions and strategic planning with consumer packaged goods (CPG) and food & beverage (F&B) companies, we’re met with a great deal of uncertainty given the current state of disruptions and upheaval. Consumer Packaged Goods and Food & Beverage manufacturers continue to face these pressures and more.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Poor quality – If your 3PL is causing issues such as product damage or shipping the wrong products, it can have a detrimental effect on your business. The company offers a range of logistics services, including transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 17, 2021

Matt is the President & COO of MoLo Solutions , a 3PL with a mission to deliver the best experience in transportation. While working at IBM, Matt learned that many customers were frustrated with their logistics and transportation options, so he started MoLo with the goal of delivering the best experience in transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Container shipping prices skyrocket. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. Porsche calls on its suppliers to use 100% renewable energy. Descartes acquires GreenMile. Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry.

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AFFLINK

AUGUST 21, 2018

As such, contamination – and subsequent food recalls – are a fact of life for many food and beverage (F&B) companies. If consumers start getting sick from a food or beverage product, it’s the manufacturer’s job to figure out where the contamination was introduced, how it was introduced, and how much other food passed through that point.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The number of vessels waiting to cross the Panama Canal has reached 154, and slots for carriers to book passage are being reduced in an effort to manage congestion caused by ongoing drought conditions that have roiled the major shipping gateway since the spring. The current wait time to cross the canal is now around 21 days. 11 release.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 4, 2018

A recent piece in the Wall Street Journal Logistics Report highlighted how rising logistics costs are squeezing the food and beverage industry. With the increased cost of moving goods, food and beverage companies are being forced to increase the price of their products to maintain their profit margins. Stock-outs.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 20, 2015

In recent blogs I explained why beverage manufactures wanting to succeed in Asia have to acknowledge the region’s rich diversity. In this blog, I will focus on areas equally important to a beverage manufacturer’s success: logistics and distribution. Let’s assume you are a typical beverage manufacturer in Asia.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

His primary focus is now helping food & beverage brands both large and small, launch and/ or scale in the fast-paced world of ecommerce. Their specialty is shipping services for e-commerce companies selling frozen food products on platforms such as Amazon and Shopify. Transportation costs. Cash flow problems.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

Unlike other goods and services, a passenger on an airplane, cruise ship, or train cannot simply go somewhere else if you don’t have the soda or the meal that they want. In other cases, such as cruise ships, the ship is the warehouse. These companies understand that one bad experience could jeopardize future sales.

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Logility

JUNE 21, 2022

Increasing numbers of consumers will abandon their shopping cart if they can’t get things when they want them, and this goes across verticals that include apparel, food, and beverages. Even among those who don’t expect same-day delivery, 80% expect same-day shipping. It’s on a ship somewhere, you guess.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

One of the most consistent ways to find savings in transportation is through flexibility. But in the world of retail transportation, very few shippers have the ability to be flexible with their deliveries. What Does that Mean for Your Retail Shipping Efforts? There are many moving parts in retail shipping. Download Here.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2023

Overhaul is a trusted provider for Fortune 100 companies moving freight globally across industries, such as pharmaceutical and healthcare, technology, logistics, and food and beverage. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. Customers include Microsoft, Bristol Myers Squibb, and many others.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 14, 2020

Food and beverage shippers have a few changes to note in the second round of 2020 NMFC updates. Along with the shift in dairy product classes, other shippers of fruit juice, vegetable juice, meat jerky, and prepared seafood will need to use a different NMFC number to ship their products. NMFC Updates for Food and Beverage Vendors .

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Fewer trips = lower transportation costs.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Beyond their spending power, these retail juggernauts continue pushing the limits of fast shipping. At these large warehouse transfer points, goods are moved from one form of transportation to another and passed to fulfillment centers or big box stores. How Do eCommerce Distribution Centers Help Meet Consumers’ Shipping Expectations?

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Consumers may not be aware, but manufacturers and distributors know all too well the immense volume of American manufactured and distributed goods that depend on rail transportation in all vertical industries, from industrial, chemical and high-tech to food and beverage and automotive, among others. economy up to $2 billion a day.

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

Supply chains are more fragile than ever, shipping and trucking backlogs have hit multiple industries endangering holiday celebrations and causing general shortages, and the lack of certain products (read: semiconductor chips ) are crippling industries. Food and Beverage. International and domestic shipping disruptions.

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PINC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In the recent “Cold Chain’s Hot Innovations” webinar , Thermo King North America’s Scott Bates discussed improving energy and fuel efficiency (particularly in transportation), reducing food waste and extending shelf-life, assuring FSMA compliance; and promoting food safety. He also discussed future fleet technologies (e.g.,

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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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MercuryGate

AUGUST 25, 2020

Usability Be up and running easily and quickly, enabling transportation teams to realize immediate and measurable results. Company Discover the company who is revolutionizing the transportation management industry. 7 Ways Transportation Companies Can Improve Customer Experience. collections_bookmark Blog |. computer Training |.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The pandemic affected all industries, but the CPG and Food & Beverage industries were especially affected as restaurant and hotels shut down, and panic buying of groceries and other products disrupted food supply chains from farm to consumer. The pandemic helped expose weaknesses across so many CPG and food & beverage supply chains.

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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. Here are five reasons why TMS for transportation automation and optimization is a must-have for food shippers. Shipping perishable product means every minute counts when loads are ready to be moved.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 26, 2020

The entire world is in a time of adjustment thanks to COVID-19—this is especially true for the food and beverage industry. Understanding today’s transportation market. Transportation capacity, namely truckload, is highly fragmented. Changing transportation strategies. Connectivity through technology.

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AFFLINK

MAY 4, 2017

For example, many companies ship beverages from one location to another. But few companies take the additional time to examine the bottle shape or the amount of pressure that a beverage may produce through carbonation. Shipping costs occur in relation to dimension. Chat With Customers. Check Your Measurements.

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QAD

APRIL 14, 2020

Typical manufactured products include electronics, chemicals, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining, biomedical products, scientific instruments, telecommunications equipment, processed food and beverages, ship repair and offshore platform construction. Industrial production is growing at about 5.7% annually as of 2017.

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

FTL – Full Truck Load Full truckload (FTL) shipping involves using the entire space of a truck to transport goods from one place to another, typically for large quantities that fill the entire truck. Solving this problem is crucial for retail businesses as it optimizes delivery times and reduces transportation costs.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

With more than 100 co-packers specializing in food and beverage products in California alone, how do you find the right partner? You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Having the co-packer far away can create logistical challenges and additional costs with transportation and warehousing.

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