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Women in Field Services – Challenges, Trends, and Advice

WorkWave

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers 546,000 2.3% Our panelists outlined some of the top tips they have for finding success as a woman in the field service industry – and for becoming a leader in your field. Percent of total employed, 2023 Total Employed Women Janitors and building cleaners 2.2

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Refrigerated Trucks Are Using Visibility, Productivity & Collaboration Tech to Create High-Value Supply Chains

Turvo

There are many trends and analytics within the shipping and transportation industry that maximize success for the supply chain. Many shipping lines rely on refrigerated trucks and other advanced shipping services. Tips For Creating a High-Value Supply Chain Package. Maintain open lines of communication and collaboration.

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The Produce Tipping Point: How the Produce Season May Tip the Load-to-Truck Scales

CH Robinson Logistics

Lastly, we know this trend will continue, with 7 out of 10 consumers saying they will “stay online” with their grocery purchases, all this based on IRI data. Historically, produce season is an event that impacts not only refrigerated markets, but all modes in and out of produce regions.

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6 Supply Chain Trends from 2017 and their Ongoing Progress

Logistics Bureau

Call it a cop-out if you like, but predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular, can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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Produce Shipping Season 2021: How to Ship Frozen Food

GoShip Blog

Refrigerated capacity is normally tight during this season. As fresh produce is transported only through refrigerated trucks, the temperature-controlled capacity begins to tighten, and freight rates increase sometimes as much as 30%. Tips for shipping fresh produce: How to ship frozen food. Book cold capacity.

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Four Ways Shippers Can Optimize Their Cold Storage Operations

Blue Grace Logistics

Four essential tips to help improve cold storage and transportation in the supply chain. What are the current and future trends in cold storage and transportation. People turning to online grocery shopping is driving up demand for refrigerated warehouses, which are in short supply worldwide. from 2019 to $23.1

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Editor’s Choice: What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

They must go beyond the standard delivery in transportation management, and consumers are pushing this trend forward. Refrigerators, large household appliances, furniture, and expensive electronics are examples. Shippers should follow a few tips to streamlining white glove services. What Products Require White Glove Services.