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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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The true cost of food waste in the UK supply chain

Logistics Business Magazine

million tonnes of food are wasted in the UK supply chain every year. Food waste is not only an issue for your bank balance, but the environment too. When we throw food away, we’re wasting the water, energy, and space that’s been used to grow, produce, and transport it. This sector’s 1.6

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Tackling 6 Common Challenges Produce Shippers Face

Trinity Logistics

Air is great for foods that have a very short shelf life and may need expedited shipping. You need to trust the carrier you choose has experience in handling your specific cargo and meeting food safety regulations, especially for those that need temperature control. For example, in the U.S., For example, in the U.S.,

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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

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homes in 2022 than UPS, after eclipsing FedEx in 2020, and it is on track to widen the gap this year, according to internal Amazon data and people familiar with the matter. imports from India between January and August this year, according to bill of lading figures shared by data firm Import Yeti. FlexCold LLC plans to use $8.2

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore being struck by the Dali and collapsing is an unpredictable disruption to the supply chains of several industries including automobiles, coal, and agricultural machinery. Robustness is the ability of a supply chain to resist disruptions and maintain its normal operations.

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Adapting farmers to climate variability in Malawi

World Food Programme Logistics

With 75 percent of the world’s croplands being rainfed, rainfall arriving at the wrong time and place can have a devastating effect on people’s incomes and food security. Training day in Chikwawa It’s a busy Friday for the agricultural extension officers of Chikwawa and for Kajawoto village.

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Navigating the Produce Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

A perfect example of how the transitional seasons demand the produce supply chain is built to be nimble and adaptable. Effective forecasting and communication among industry participants, along with flexible supply chain strategies, are crucial for minimizing food waste and ensuring economic sustainability in the agricultural sector.