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Inequity in the agri-food chain and waste of food

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The article entitled “Inequity in the agri-food chain and waste of food” analyzes the topic of food waste using the case specific to fruit production in the Spanish city of Lleida, arguing that this does not depend on the level of modernization of its chain logistics in terms of technology, but it is a problem of power within it.

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Key Takeaways from Oracle CloudWorld 2023

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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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The Cold Chain is a Top Opportunity for Third-Party Logistics Providers

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But within supply chain management, the complexities associated with vaccine distribution made cold chains one of the key supply chain topics getting attention this year. If you have foods or medicines that are shipped or stored outside of specified temperature parameters, the safety of consumers can be put at risk.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)

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Department of Agriculture will spend $450 million to expand the production and availability of transportation fuels that are blended with higher volumes of biofuels, the agency said on Monday. As such, electric and alternative energy vehicles are in-demand green solutions, the study found. They were trailed by construction (4.7

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Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services

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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. According to a study by The Insight Partners , the global 4PL market was valued in terms of revenue at $56,472.1 What is 3PL?

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BNSF Railway joins blockchain alliance

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BNSF will work with other members of BiTA to determine data for freight transportation blockchain. The alliance will also study the formatting and structuring of data, helping to apply the apply blockchain as per the requirement. Image: BNSF became the first class I railroad to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.