Recent studies show that cold chain efficiency is often less than ideal, as abuses above or below the optimal product‐specific temperature range occur frequently. This fact significantly increases food waste and jeopardizes safety, observe analysts and practitioners, who suggest shippers “go for the gold” when choosing transport and warehousing providers. Source: logistics Mgmt
The numbers are in, and thanks to significant merger and acquisition activity, some of the top tier players have shifted a bit. However, industry analysts note that intangibles related to service levels and digitization blur some of the lines in the rankings. Source: logistics Mgmt
The technology available to the cold chain networks is changing what’s possible. With spoilage rates reduced and fraud eliminated, the innovations have a compelling business case. Source: logistics Mgmt
The staff of Logistics Management (LM) is honored to present the logistics and transportation community with the results of our 36th Annual Quest for Quality Survey Source: logistics Mgmt
Tight capacity, high rates, rapid e-commerce growth and a booming economy fueled an 11.45% rise in U.S. logistics costs over the course of 2018. However, new freight management innovations abound, and now nimbleness and efficiency are keys to good service as we roll through 2019. Source: logistics Mgmt
Drivers are scarce, costs are way up and rate increases will largely fall on those shippers that don’t unclog their supply chains in this “good, not great” market. Source: logistics Mgmt
Faced with the challenge of securing capacity in specific lanes, the iconic company broke with tradition and teamed up with Uber Freight to take a technology-based approach to improve service. Source: logistics Mgmt
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