In order to determine which management system best meets your company’s needs, it is important to understand the purpose and functionality of each solution.
The demand for seafood continues to increase globally.
July 13, 2016
The global refrigerated warehousing market is expected to record a CAGR of more than 14% until 2020, according to the latest research report released by Technavio, Elmhurst, Ill.
Whether it be Internet of Things (IoT), advanced robotics or alternative energy, technology is impacting the lift truck industry at an accelerated pace.
Liner shipping has had a torrid time so far in 2016, with spot freight rate volatility reaching unprecedented levels.
July 6, 2016
Container freight rates are forecast to rise modestly over the next 18 months from the all-time lows reached recently, but this will not be sufficient to rescue the industry from substantial losses in 2016.
The show included nearly 13,000 key decision-makers representing the world’s perishable supply chain, including produce, logistics, fresh-cut flowers, temperature-controlled warehousing and food processing and manufacturing.
July 6, 2016
The inaugural Global Cold Chain Expo, which took place June 20-22 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, was a success, with over 1,200 cold chain professionals from 18 countries in attendance.
The study predicts that 16% of U.S. jobs will be replaced, while the equivalent of 9% jobs will be created.
June 28, 2016
Forrester Research, Inc., Cambridge, Mass., forecasts that cognitive technologies such as robots, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and automation will replace 7% of U.S. jobs by 2025.
Firms should develop traceability two or three steps up and down the chain.
June 27, 2016
The study reveals that traceability is hindered by time pressures, supply chain permeation and product characteristics that create confusion about what to trace.
The report reveals total U.S. business logistics costs rose to $1.48 trillion in 2015, a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
June 22, 2016
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Lombard, Ill., released its 27th Annual State of Logistics Report, which was produced in collaboration with global strategic management consulting firm, A.T. Kearney, Chicago, as the author and researcher, and Penske Logistics, Reading, Pa., continuing in its longstanding role as top supporter of the report.
This will be a model public-private partnership that supports the port's strategic and master plan for growth and continued diversification.
June 14, 2016
Port Tampa Bay, Tampa, Fla., partnered with Tampa developer Richard Corbett and Port Logistics Group to finalize the financing of an on-dock cold storage facility.
In the period of 2011-2015, 1,691 food processing projects were announced, of which 1,033 were expansions and 658 were new projects.
June 13, 2016
The first installment of “Good Eats & More Treats: Food Manufacturing and the Changing American Table” takes a critical look at several significant components of this vital industry, which is a significant employer and a major user of industrial space.