By consolidating deliveries of perishable and dry goods in one truck that supports three different temperatures —frozen refrigerated and ambient — food manufacturers, distributors and retailers can eliminate the costs of multiple deliveries across the United States.
Cold storage facility operators should look to productivity solutions to help maintain or increase throughput, including analyzing the performance level of forklifts.
Ryp Labs, the winner of the San Francisco regional event, was selected for its innovative solution for tackling postharvest food waste, securing the global grand prize of $50,000 and an invitation into a six-month, Lineage executive-led incubator program.
Cold chain logistics isn't discussed as often as other types of food logistics. It is far more challenging and precarious, making it essential for distributors and all other members of the supply chain to have honed in on the ideal logistics methods.
Refrigeration systems are among the most energy-intensive systems in operation. As these systems age, inefficiencies in performance can increase energy consumption and maintenance costs.