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Embracing the Chill: How the Consumer Shift from Fresh to Frozen Effects Cold Chain Transportation

Blue Grace Logistics

This, of course, leads to the expansion of cold storage facilities at various points in the supply chain as well, which includes warehouses, distribution centers, and retail outlets. The increased reliance on refrigerated transportation and storage has prompted a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.

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Cold Storage Warehouse Fire Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

In this article the risks, considerations and best detection products when thinking about life safety for cold storage warehouses are considered. From a feasibility point of view however, cold storage is substantially more complicated and more expensive than dry storage because of the regulations around refrigerated freight.

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6 Supply Chain Trends from 2017 and their Ongoing Progress

Logistics Bureau

As this article proved extremely popular, I thought it worth adding a few updates to follow progress on the six trends. Depending on the response received by the latest updates, I may revisit this article yet again with additional updates to Trends #4, #5, and #6. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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Pallet Jack Wheels: How to Choose the Right Ones

Conger

Because in this article, you’ll learn: What the different pallet jack wheels are. Don't have time to read the whole article? Of course, replacing worn pallet jack wheels requires knowing their diameter. They’re also ideal for use on grated floors, refrigerated transport trucks, and rough pavement. Let’s get started!

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Cold Storage Warehouses: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

This includes spending on refrigerated products like food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Of course, the more of these items that are sold, the greater the need for cold storage. If you think of a cold storage warehouse cooling system as a mechanical human body, the coolant (also called a “refrigerant”) is like the blood.

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Veterans in Trucking: Career Guide for Finding Success After Service

WorkWave

The New York Times published an article acknowledging that “veterans are working, but not in jobs that match their advanced training.” . Of course, those who may not possess all of these skills can easily learn them over time. Refrigerated Trucking. Flatbed Trucking. Regional Trucking. Choosing a Truck Driving School.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

Intel had already whittled packaging down to a minimum, and with a high value-to-weight ratio, the chips’ distribution costs could not be pared down any further. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions. Procurement analysis.