Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

However, I did have a problem with it when I had to open the liverwurst to check the date, only to find that it was expiring that week and needed to be thrown out. Given that we are in the age of AI/ML, I often think of how the small deli where I worked was a perfect training ground for applying AI/ML in fresh supply chain planning.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recently, a Grand View Research study shows that the cold chain market was estimated at USD 233.2 Recently, there’s been an increased demand for temperature-sensitive drugs (think covid vaccines and biologics), rising demand for better food quality, a surging need to reduce food waste, and growing demand for generic drugs.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Being uncertain about what the future brings can make people afraid of it, but being engulfed in that fear is bad for everyone. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market? What do you need to offer the best support to your shipper and carrier relationships?

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Are you prepared for your top customer to stop shipping with you? You’ve worked hard, real hard to get what you have. I mean, come on, you’re too busy talking with the customers you currently have and booking their loads, right? WHAT’S YOUR BACKUP PLAN? Are you prepared and do you have a backup plan?

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2021

Picking up medicine and vitamins from your local store or pharmacy may be a simple task for you. Even more so as cold chain logistics often plays a big role in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Let’s dive in and find out what makes shipping pharmaceuticals so complex. Cold Chain Maintenance.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2022

Snowstorms and ice can create dangerous travel conditions that delay trucks in the best case scenarios and can bring the supply chain to a screeching halt in the worst. Know Your Product. Did you know that freeze-dried goods like coffee and flour are vulnerable to spoilage due to low temperatures?

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Of all industries, the food industry needs data and visibility in the supply chain readily available when it comes to their shipping. Many food products are perishable and need to deliver in a specific timeframe to be able to be used. If food is not handled safely, you can face criminal penalties. FSMA & Recalls.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We hope you enjoyed viewing Rob’s 2020 video with Deborah Dull on the topic of circular supply chains or reading the transcript of that interview that we published recently. The second of those interviews homed in on health supply chains, particularly those serving third world and developing countries.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

These factors lead to an increase in rates, not only for the shippers who need trucks with temperature control but for a majority of shippers across other modes and regions as well. It’s vital for produce shippers and all others impacted by produce season to know exactly when the spike in shipping begins. Shipping refrigerated?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2021

Snowstorms and ice can create dangerous travel conditions that delay trucks in the best case scenarios and can bring the supply chain to a screeching halt in the worst. However, as most shippers are moving raw materials around, it raises the question: What are my options to keep my freight from freezing? Know Your Product.

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FW Logsitcs

MARCH 14, 2023

If so, you must adhere to the Food and Drug Administration’s safety guidelines. If you don’t respect the FDA’s food-grade warehouse requirements, you could be subject to fines or the suspension of your business license. Beware of Cross-Contamination Cross-contamination can happen easier than you might think.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

So, what’s currently affecting the food and beverage sectors? What will we see going into 2022 and beyond? CONTINUED COLD CHAIN GROWTH. CONTINUED COLD CHAIN GROWTH. One of the well-known trends in the food and beverage industry is the continued growth of cold chains. SUSTAINABILITY.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While it may seem counterintuitive that fire is even a risk in spaces designed to maintain cold temperatures, cold storage in fact presents a huge fire hazard for warehouse designers and builders, life safety installation companies and facility owners. You may be surprised at some of the products that may need cold storage.

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 25, 2023

For businesses searching for food-grade warehousing specifically, it’s essential to understand the factors that go into finding the perfect facility for their needs, products, and customers. Read on to learn more about how to find a food-grade warehouse in Indianapolis that meets your business’s needs.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Everything You Should Know About Risk Management in Logistics | Image source: Pexels In many facets of business, risk management is becoming more and more crucial, and logistics operations are no different. What are the operational risks in the logistics system?

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 20, 2021

With the pandemic continuing to create complexities for supply chains around the globe—from container shortages to port congestion to high consumer demand—Home Depot is one organization that’s taking matters into its own hands. As one of the largest U.S. importers, the company reserved its own ship. Factor in the temps.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2021

Among the universal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed upon the supply chain management profession is the question of inventory, specifically, “how much is enough?”. Today, the question is more about how much inventory is sufficient to safeguard the supply chain from disruption. Know Your Turnover Ratios.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

But not too many of us know how complicated and dynamic planning the supply chains for fresh fruit logistics services is. There are plenty of factors that can influence the quality, freshness, and taste of fruits, that are related to transport and logistics. Everyone likes oranges and tangerines in wintertime.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

Yet, produce shippers that take the time to think about the situation and what they can do to push through will have a better chance at finding capacity and keeping costs manageable. Keep reading on to learn how you can find ways around tight capacity during produce season. WHAT MAKES THIS PRODUCE SEASON DIFFERENT? loads posted.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

Table of Contents Toggle Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV? AGV vs. AMR: Navigating the Differences You might hear about Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) when talking about automated transporters. So what is the difference? Let’s dive in! 1950s: The birth of AGVs as simple, wire-following vehicles.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Many shippers enjoy the visual dashboard and are lured by the venture capital and Silicon Valley backing but then quickly realize the many severe shortcomings of prominent tech startups that can leave you and your goods in difficult, often costly, situations. Tech startups are great at building data dashboards for you, the client.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

For those of us in the fresh produce , logistics, retail, and foodservice industries, the holidays are also synonymous with spikes in demand for seasonal produce, like sweet potatoes, asparagus , cranberries, green beans, and oranges. What does your last mile surge planning entail? Do you have service centers?

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

Table of Contents Toggle Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV? AGV vs. AMR: Navigating the Differences You might hear about Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) when talking about automated transporters. So what is the difference? Let’s dive in! 1950s: The birth of AGVs as simple, wire-following vehicles.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 2, 2021

What’s more, is that these are likely not the last of the events to disrupt transportation. Here’s what you should know about the market conditions specific to temperature controlled transportation and produce regions that outline specific actions to take in order to have a successful produce season and beyond.

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CLX Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The ability to know where a shipment is at any time and when it will arrive at its destination. CLX Logistics offers modern telematics provide real-time transportation visibility on all in-transit shipments, anywhere in the world.”. Transportation visibility is critical to success in today’s logistics industry. Global pandemic?

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IoT World Today

MARCH 5, 2019

Nowadays, supply chains tend to be distributed, complex and involve a growing number of parties. To deal with the intricacy of modern logistics, supply chain companies are upgrading their ability with technologies like IoT to accurately track assets. It’s Not Just About Location.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 19, 2022

The biggest concern with shipments is not just the wait time but the thought of not knowing where it is, what condition it’s in, or will it even get to its destination. Thank you so much for joining us. Please introduce yourself, your company, and where you’re calling from. Where are you calling from?

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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. Find out where you are vulnerable to cargo theft. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Is it during loading and unloading?

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Globalior

JANUARY 29, 2021

But what are reefer containers? What type of products or goods can they transport? In this post we will explain exactly what reefer containers are. Reefers allow for most of cold chain logistics to take place. As you can see, not all reefers are made the same! Reefers are a type of container.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In this blog, we’ll dive into what truck detention is, why it happens, how it impacts truck drivers and shippers, and how shippers can help reduce dock delays and detention. WHAT IS TRUCK DETENTION? You’ll find that truck detention is more common with full truckload shipments than with less-than-truckload (LTL).

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Many shippers enjoy the visual dashboard and are lured by the venture capital and Silicon Valley backing but then quickly realize the many severe shortcomings of prominent tech startups that can leave you and your goods in difficult, often costly, situations. Importers Eventually Leave E-forwarders.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Many shippers enjoy the visual dashboard and are lured by the venture capital and Silicon Valley backing but then quickly realize the many severe shortcomings of prominent tech startups that can leave you and your goods in difficult, often costly, situations. Tech startups are great at building data dashboards for you, the client.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

A look at the Cass Freight Shipments index over the last 12 years shows what a roller coaster ride this year was for volume: Note: The massive drop followed by a huge spike in shipments encapsulated a 10-year swing in 10 months. Yes, the pictures tell a story… and what a story it was. And that definitely applies to the freight market.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

But if you’re new to forklifts, you probably have a lot of questions: How do I become a forklift operator? What do I need to study? Because in this post, we’ve put together everything you need to know to get trained, certified, and land your first forklift driving job. According to the U.S. Of course not.

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ShipLilly

JULY 16, 2020

There is an increasing level of sophistication that customers expect from logistics. During the Covid-19 crisis, the robustness of supply chains has become a topic of critical concern. Nevertheless, there is some level of ignorance about the role that outsourced logistics play. The basics of third-party logistics.

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World Food Programme Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2019

The extraordinary journey of Nenad Grkovic, from receiving World Food Programme (WFP) assistance during a civil war, to saving and changing lives through innovative logistics solutions. It’s true, when life hands you lemons… It was after months?—?it But it was always so cold. I wonder how he got out, what changed.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 30, 2020

Makers of all types of products turn to third-party logistics (3PL) providers to optimize warehousing and distribution operations in order to meet modern supply chain demands. But first…what are we talking about? A big part of most food logistics operations involves temperature and climate control. Cold/Frozen.

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