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Key Takeaways from Oracle CloudWorld 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

This year, Mr. Ellison spun a vision of how the global agricultural industry’s value chain could be reconstructed to improve the quality of food while making the industry much more sustainable. According to Mr. Ellison, food grown indoors with AI powered greenhouses has the potential to use 98% less water and 90% less land.

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On World Milk Day, WFP counts how much milk it has helped put on people’s shelves

World Food Programme Logistics

And, thanks to the World Food Programme (WFP), it’s a staple on shelves in homes, schools and shops across the country supporting the sustainability of the dairy sector, economic development, livelihoods and nutrition. This data tells us that milk is the third most-purchased item in our shops. That is a lot of milk.

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CBRE research points to expected gains in cold-storage warehouse space

247 Customs Broker

As more consumers continue to buy groceries online, it has the potential to drive up the demand for roughly 35 million square-feet of United States-based cold storage space moving from retail stores to warehouses and distribution centers over the course of the next seven years. market for food-commodity cold storage space covers 3.6

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How to Get Your Forklift License: The Ultimate Guide [New in 2020]

Conger

Of course not. Bonus Tip : The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits anyone under 18 years old from operating forklifts in non-agricultural environments. With lots of options and aggressive marketing for online certification courses, you've probably had this question cross your mind. You came here for the short, sweet answer.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

Of course, the coronavirus pandemic is shifting things as it is doubtful Girl Scouts will be going door-to-door or setting up outside of shopping centers this year. Smithfield Foods prepares for COVID-19 vaccine distribution to US employees. But there is still the initial rush when consumers can buy them from their local troop.

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Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services

Logistics Bureau

By contrast, the third-party logistics model is where a manufacturer retains oversight of its supply chain but outsources such processes as warehousing, shipping, packing, and distribution to a 3PL provider. The market is also growing across a wide range of commercial sectors, including the following: 1) Food and Perishables.

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Cold Storage Warehouses: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

Cold storage warehousing involves the storing of perishable or other sensitive goods like food, medicines, and artwork at a specific temperature range to maintain their integrity, shelf-life, and quality. Foods like fresh produce, meat and seafood, dairy, processed foods, and frozen foods. Restaurants and food outlets.