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The Amazon & Whole Foods Deal: A Marriage of More than Convenience

Jul 12, 2017 LDL Voice

Last month, Amazon announced its intent to buy Whole Foods Markets for $13.7 billion, generating a lot of buzz about what’s to come—from expanding Amazon Fresh and competing with Walmart’s grocery pick-ups to leveraging new technologies that can make food shopping online routine.

5 Ways to Leverage the “Amazon Effect” in Logistics

May 11, 2017 LDL Voice

The Amazon Effect continues to transform logistics in 2017. Consumers want fast and free shipping, 100 percent order accuracy, a wide variety of product choices, omnichannel shopping, and more. Here are 5 ways to keep up.

Suppliers, Don’t Get Burned by Tight Delivery Windows & Steep Penalties at Big-Box Retailers

Jan 19, 2017 Ross Vigil

Retailers like Walmart and Target are evaluating supply chains this year and demanding more from suppliers, who will have to be quicker and more focused to meet new requirements.

Post-Holiday Spending: What Do Consumers Buy in January?

Jan 5, 2017 LDL Voice

Once the holiday merriment dies down at the end of December, consumers curb their spending and brands scramble to get rid of sale stock—at least that’s what traditional wisdom tells us. But to what extend does consumer spending really slow down?

Hanjin Bankruptcy: Supply Chain Impacts & Protective Steps

Sep 26, 2016 LDL Voice

South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Company filed for bankruptcy protection on August 31, leaving shippers with more questions than answers. As the industry reacts and works through solutions, shippers should expect to see some immediate impacts, along with some ripple effects that will emerge over time.

5 Ways the Internet of Things (IoT) Impacts the Food Supply Chain

Aug 24, 2016 LDL Voice

The Internet of Things, or IoT, is made up of sensor-embedded technologies that capture and transmit data from all types of objects to the Internet. Learn how IoT is impacting the food supply chain.

Holiday Supply Chain Preparations: A Year-Round Endeavor

Aug 2, 2016 LDL Voice

Like that neighbor who leaves his or her holiday lights up year-round, it’s never too early to start preparing your supply chain for the biggest shipping season of the year—the winter holiday season.

Fleet Optimization: Gearing Up for Product Diversification in the Beverage Industry

May 20, 2016 Jon Ackerman

Consumer preferences have shifted toward healthy options with unique flavors, and as a result, beverage-industry SKUs have exploded in the past five years. Fleet managers must re-evaluate load configurations to achieve maximum efficiency.

Game of Drones: A New Era in Logistics Is Coming

May 4, 2016 LDL Voice

Much like Game of Thrones’ worst-kept secret regarding Jon Snow’s fate, it’s no surprise that emerging technology will bring major changes to the supply chain in the coming years. From driverless trucks to blockchain, we’re breaking down the biggest supply chain innovations on the horizon.

The Shocking Truth about Food Loss & Waste in the Supply Chain

Jan 21, 2016 James Keating

One third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted and, as it turns out, that has a huge impact on climate change. All members of the food supply chain share the responsibility of reducing the greenhouse gas emissions and financial strains caused by food loss and waste.