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

Blue Grace Logistics

According to the Food Industry Association, 15 percent of consumers are buying more frozen meat and seafood products, and 21 percent are buying less fresh meat and seafood products. The shift from fresh to frozen alternatives in the food and beverage industry has had significant implications for cold chain transportation.

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Analytics in Distribution and Manufacturing Taking Center Stage

GlobalTranz

Part of this drive toward more interest in analytics in distribution and manufacturing comes from the ability of analytics to reduce inefficiencies dramatically and increase productivity in both physical and virtual sales environments. How Are Analytics in Distribution and Manufacturing Being Used?

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Diesel Van Turns Electric at Press of Button

Logistics Business Magazine

refrigeration units, bespoke fitouts, minibuses etc), to retain those vehicles for longer while still transitioning to an electric future. Founder Osman Boyner says that with the concept of Reborn Electric he is providing a new business model for an industry caught between the twin goals of cost and sustainability.

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New Perspectives for Inbound Logistics During U.S. Produce Season

Blue Grace Logistics

The United States is facing considerable logistics challenges in the temperature-controlled trucking industry. The e-commerce boom and need for refrigerated equipment to move COVID-19 vaccines will tighten capacity across the country, and ongoing driver shortage issues will further exacerbate those challenges.

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Cold Storage Warehouse Fire Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

In the last year, the UK’s cold storage industry capacity has topped 40 million cubic meters, for the football fans amongst you that is the equivalent to the bowl volume of 35 Wembley Stadiums. So as the demand for refrigerated products grows, so does the need for better fire safety. With special attention paid to vulnerable areas.

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Delivery: A New Moment of Truth

Talking Logistics

If you’ve been in the industry for a while, you probably remember “ the moments of truth ” that former P&G President and CEO A.G. Last year we bought a new refrigerator. This is having a ripple effect on supply chain and distribution networks. Lafley defined back in 2005. Poor Delivery Experience Can Negate It All.

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3PLs’ Role in Getting Fresh Produce Farm to Fork

Blue Grace Logistics

The industry has adapted and evolved strategies to combat increasing costs, chaotic weather conditions and the ever-growing consumer demand. Drivers have left the industry without the addition of enough new drivers to replace them. In fresh logistics, timing is everything, much like truckload capacity. The main difference?