Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

This article, supplied by Vilnius-based Girteka , the largest European asset-based transportation company, has the answer. Today’s production amounts to more than 2 billion tonnes of fruits and vegetables, and yet 22% are lost in the supply chain, post-harvest to distribution[1]. Proper conditions of transportation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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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FLS Transport

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Here’s what’s happening this week: Carriers throw money at driver shortage but its a short-term fix 90% of a company’s disruption is in the supply chain Trucks to play a major role in COVID-19 vaccine distribution Market cools before final push as tender rejections fall 11% Lock down continues as U.S.-

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this article, we’ll take a look at the warehousing part of the food product supply chain and share some of the ways that 3PL providers can protect food safety in the warehouse. Items are flagged by the 3PL’s warehouse management system (WMS) which assigns the products a segregated hold location and prevents them from being distributed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

While it was a bit tough to jump right back into the swing of work, I saw an interesting article about workplace conditions when I got back. To that end, the food distributor is transforming its distribution center in Riverside, Calif., Sysco wants to add 2,800 electric vehicles to its U.S. into an electric vehicle hub.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2020

percent during this period, according to the Worldwide Indoor Farming Market Report,” according to a recent article from Forbes. Unfortunately for produce, the supply chain just isn’t nearly efficient enough for large scale distribution. billion and expected to reach $171.12 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 5.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Many of the specialty drugs need to be refrigerated and have short lifespans. This article will focus on the actions Ipsen took to never stock out. Further, previously Ipsen had done distribution in-house. Internal distribution was not aligned with the growing volume of shipments they would need to support.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 29, 2019

Last November, Lineage Logistics and Dreisbach Enterprises opened Cool Port Oakland, a $90 million refrigerated distribution center. Much of it is refrigerated cargo destined for Japan, a major Oakland trading partner. Article Topics. TraPac has said it will raise two cranes, as well. Subscribe today. It’s FREE!

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

To ensure the quality of frozen and refrigerated foods, an international hypermarket in Taiwan introduced Advantech’s Cold Chain Management Solution in early 2018. Recently, the hypermarket installed LoRa wireless cold chain sensors to the wall-mounted refrigerators and freezers at both the hypermarket and its storage/logistics center.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2020

In this article, we’ll examine the cold chain logistics services a third-party logistics provider (3PL) can provide to protect the integrity of your products every step of the way. Candy products come in all shapes, sizes and colors, but share many of the same needs from a logistics standpoint.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2023

Our shipping label article focuses on how incredibly important shipping labels are to the ecommerce order fulfillment process, and best practices for them too! UPS “The oldest and largest commercial ground distribution network in the US.” Think – refrigerators, stereo systems, furniture. Here’s how it works.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

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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ShipLilly

JUNE 16, 2021

Orange Fruit and food distribution, tropical fruit of Thailand.Truck loaded with containers reefer control by ventilator mode to be shipped to the market. This article examines the effects of the re-opening process on restaurants and the food supply chain in general. Difficulties in restoring supply chains.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 23, 2018

Related Articles. Seaborne refrigerated trade grows as perishable shippers raise demand for temperature-controlled containers. First marine insurance blockchain platform goes live. Maersk outlook strong for Mexico trade growth. Going bananas for reefers.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It includes hard costs like your investment in the product, physical warehouse or storage space, transportation and distribution fees, as well as soft costs like taxes, insurance and the personnel needed to manage the product. Inventory carrying costs are something that anyone who sells a physical product has to deal with. Storage Space Cost.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

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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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2022

The following Editor’s Choice article comes from Fernando Cortes, Senior Vice President, Transportation at Walmart, and addresses how Walmart is working to reduce emissions through their transportation practices and operations. Refrigerated Trailers: We also have an opportunity to power our refrigerated trailers with electric energy.

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West Coast and California Logistics

APRIL 25, 2019

In this article, we identify 5 things that you should look for in a warehousing provider before entrusting them with your food or confectionery products. You’re really relying on them to be a partner that will work to protect the integrity of your products through every step of the supply chain.

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West Coast and California Logistics

MAY 9, 2019

In this article, we’re going to move things out of the warehouse, onto the loading dock and into the trailer as we examine 5 things you should be looking for in a food-grade carrier. It’s ill-advised then to entrust key components of your supply chain to just any 3PL.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2022

Yes, it really is impossible to start an article related to trends and predictions for 2022 without talking about the Covid-19 pandemic. Besides their ability to carry out a wide range of tasks autonomously — such as scanning inventory levels or measuring temperatures of refrigerators — they can also provide businesses with real-time data.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 19, 2015

This is due, in part, to the need for a widely distributed standard for the variety of reading devices and the multitude of hosting systems, which include program logic controllers (PLC) and IT systems. Read the full article from i-scoop here. The disadvantages that could arise from this situation are worth addressing.

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Locus

MARCH 28, 2022

Having frozen and refrigerated sections can fulfil the demands of the cold supply chain for groceries online orders. Retailers need to establish small distribution centres nearby abundantly populated urban locations. The article looked at the examples and methods of experiential retail. Conclusion.

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Conger

MAY 11, 2022

Because in this article, you’ll learn: What the different pallet jack wheels are. Don't have time to read the whole article? They’re also ideal for use on grated floors, refrigerated transport trucks, and rough pavement. If you’re wondering how to choose the right pallet jack wheels, you’re in the right place. Let’s get started!

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

A key pain point for many yards that serve distribution centers or manufacturing sites, but lack a YMS, is poor visibility into where specific trailers are located. With some YMS solutions, users can enter information on factors like fuel levels or temperature in refrigerated units into the system. Beyond location. Compliance to U.S.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

This includes spending on refrigerated products like food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. 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. When needed, the receiver releases the refrigerant into an expansion valve. The Coolant.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Based on “Consumer Shift Bites Food Companies,” a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, I could be one of the last shoppers in America who still reaches for brand names when I go to the grocery store. Those include dry, refrigerated and frozen products. To that end, Kraft Heinz just wrapped up a $1.5

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 8, 2022

ARTICLE CONTENTS REASONS TO REJECT PRODUCE WHAT TO DO WHEN PRODUCE IS REFUSED PRODUCE SHIPMENT REJECTION PREVENTION HAVING HELP WITH PRODUCE SEASON. Often, retail and grocery distributing centers operate on tight schedules, so a delay could impact their other appointments. REASONS TO REJECT PRODUCE. DELIVERED LATE.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 6, 2022

You will learn how many different types of logistics companies there are, what they do, and which one is best for your business in this article. A company that handles order processing, distribution to customers, and storage operations is known as a logistics operator. The operation of distribution centers. Value added services.

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Conger

JANUARY 3, 2019

Our friend Victor Coronado said it best in his article on optimizing warehouses: “80% of the activity in a warehouse comes from 20% of the items, and these items are the fast-movers within the warehouse”. Items that require refrigeration? Instead it’s quickly sorted and returned to the distribution chain.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 6, 2020

In this article, we’re looking at the benefits of working with a dedicated global supply chain management specialist for your international logistics and transportation needs. One of CLX Logistics’ clients recently needed to set up a global supply chain to ship sensitive, refrigerated chemical products from the US to the Indian subcontinent.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 31, 2021

The New York Times published an article acknowledging that “veterans are working, but not in jobs that match their advanced training.” . So this would not be a good option for those who need to transport items that require climate control like refrigerated items and perishable foods. Refrigerated Trucking. Flatbed Trucking.

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Conger

JANUARY 3, 2019

Our friend Victor Coronado said it best in his article on optimizing warehouses: “80% of the activity in a warehouse comes from 20% of the items, and these items are the fast-movers within the warehouse”. Items that require refrigeration? Instead it’s quickly sorted and returned to the distribution chain.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

The following is a list of widely used terms that will help you with deciphering freight bills, articles, comments, and communications made by transportation professionals and the mainstream media about everything transportation. Commodity: Any article of commerce, including raw material, manufactured, or grown products.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Complex MOQs To learn about these different types of MOQs, check out the full, in-depth article on our ecommerce blog here. Learn more about order fulfillment with this detailed 3PL article. For example, the same store may sell soft drinks in liter bottles, single-serve refrigerated bottles, six-packs, 12-packs, and cases of 24.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

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. A transportation cost-per-unit that remained static for two years despite increased utilization of costly refrigerated transport and rising fuel costs.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This article is all about ASRS warehouse systems. Before ASRS systems were developed, companies had to manually handle all aspects of warehousing and distribution. Now, we’ve covered warehousing software systems in our article on Warehouse Automation Trends. In it, you’ll learn: What ASRS systems are and their history.

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