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Supply Chain Shortages Hit the Customer Where it Hurts

Logistics Viewpoints

In October of 2019, I wrote about the food supply chain being at risk. Now, when I wrote this article, we were months away from everything being turned upside down with the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, when I wrote this article, we were months away from everything being turned upside down with the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Navigating the Produce Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Distribution Centers: Most produce passes through distribution centers where it may be further sorted and repackaged for regional or local distribution. Quantities arriving at a distribution center may come in the form of truckloads, containers, or as part of a multi-stop truckload.

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Vertical Farming: The Next Level of Produce

Blue Grace Logistics

While this is an average across all measured goods and services, food is showing something completely different. According to the CPI, the total food index has increased by 4.0 percent while the food at home index has jumped up by 4.8 Month-over-month, there has been an increase in the cost of food, most notably a 3.7

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Forklift Fuel: Types, Pros/Cons, Prices, How to Choose

Conger

Produce low noise levels, making them ideal forklifts for indoor applications, small spaces, food processing environments, and cold storage. For example, a new LPG forklift can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000 or more. Pros Environmentally friendly since they do not have exhaust emissions. engine and transmission fluid).

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What is a Conveyor? A Guide to Streamlining Operations

Conger

This article delves into what is a conveyor system, not just as a means of transporting items but as a marvel of mechanical engineering. These systems are vital across various industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and food processing. These daily wonders are enabled by an unsung hero: the conveyor.

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6 Types of Automation [Benefits, Pros/Cons, Examples]

Conger

Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. It's ideal for medium-to-high production volumes and suitable for batch production processes such as factories making food variants. Examples are industrial robots and multipurpose CNC machines.

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll examine the business and logistics characteristics of the state and explore the advantages your operation can enjoy by locating your distribution centers in North Carolina. Major industries in the state include agriculture, automotive, aviation/aerospace, banking, defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.