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

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

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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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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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The future of food service management with the US Navy's NOSS program powered by a digital supply chain network will look very different to today.

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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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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

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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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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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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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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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. This food and beverage brand’s sales team generates a high-level forecast and integrates it into Logility supply chain optimization solutions for further refinement.

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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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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 7, 2025

By Rachael Satchwell (pictured) Global Food Sector Manager, Domino Printing Sciences The post Sustainable Collaboration in Food & Beverage Manufacturing appeared first on IT 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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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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The world faces a conundrum that affects each and every person on the planet — we all need to eat; however, producing the food we need is a leading cause of climate change. A consortium of 12 food companies, including Mars, PepsiCo and McDonald’s, announced a plan to scale up the amount of regenerative farmland.

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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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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

MAY 20, 2022

Kroger’s foundation is funding food waste research. Both of the pilots are starting out small and delivering food from only a few merchants, including, an organic cafe and juicery called Kreation. Recent studies suggest that an estimated one-third or more of US food waste is coming from households.

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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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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

DOWNLOAD NOW RETURN TO THE ARCHIVE Featured articles from this issue: h6 LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2023 Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility The Green Corridor: Food for Thought Pushing the Boundaries of Sustainable Shipping

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. Marco Tieman – CEO, LBB International. Halal logistics and supply chain management.

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