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McDonald’s, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research announce $4M animal welfare technology research initiative

This initiative aims to identify technology solutions to provide objective and comprehensive information about broiler welfare across the supply chain.
April 9, 2019
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), Washington, D.C., partnered with McDonald’s Corp., Chicago, to launch SMART Broiler, a research initiative offering $4 million for research supporting the development and commercialization of automated monitoring tools that quantitatively assess key animal welfare indicators in broiler chickens.
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Report: 90% of domestic Fortune 500 companies use 3PLs

Global Fortune 500 3PL revenues, reaching $273.8 billion in 2016, are led by the technological and automotive industries, accounting for $77.2 billion and $52.5 billion, respectively.
April 8, 2019
Nearly 90% of domestic Fortune 500 companies use third-party logistics providers (3PLs) for logistics and supply chain functions, according to a new report by Armstrong & Associates, West Allis, Mich.
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Driver rewards program helps Brady Trucking improve driver retention

To meet this ambitious goal, driver retention is at the top of Brady Trucking’s 2019 key executive initiatives.
March 28, 2019
Brady Trucking implemented onboarding surveys from Stay Metrics to check in with drivers at key points after their hire dates to see what their expectations of the company are, and later on, if those expectations are being met.
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Port of Oakland’s yard cranes going hybrid to help clean air

Each crane is being equipped with batteries and new, smaller diesel backup engines.
March 27, 2019
The Port of Oakland, Oakland, Calif., announced plans to convert 13 diesel-powered yard cranes to hybrid power, resulting in an annual 45-ton reduction in diesel-related air pollutants.
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Consulting firm helps dairy processors better manage supply chain strategy

Optimally helps foodservice, retail and ingredient operators streamline their dairy supply chain, optimize sourcing strategies and innovate to better serve end consumers.
March 27, 2019
Optimally, a Fairfield, N.J.-based a dairy sourcing consulting firm, launched to help food industry operators take charge of their supply chain strategy.
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Study: U.S. seaports contribute greatly to nation’s economy

Between 2014-2018, the total number of jobs supported by cargo moving through the United States’ deep-draft ports increased by more than one-third, from 23.1 million jobs to 30.8 million.
March 22, 2019
U.S. seaports have contributed greatly to the nation’s economy in the past five years, according to an economic impact study released by Martin Associates, Lancaster, Pa.
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Survey reveals importance of customer experience in last-mile delivery

The study reveals that despite increased understanding and measurement of supply chain’s impact on CX, little progress has been made toward implementing tools or processes to improve outcomes in the last two years.
March 14, 2019
Convey, Austin, Texas, and eft Supply Chain and Logistics Business Intelligence, London, announced the results of a joint study examining the importance of customer experience (CX) in last-mile delivery.
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