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Category: Trends
109 ResultsTrend Watch 2018: 4 Fresh Challenges for the Cold Chain
In response to high demand for fresh grocery delivery, temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, and other perishables with short shelf lives and specific temperature-control needs, cold chain shippers must react in ways that challenge traditional distribution models.
Read More3 Trends Changing the CPG Industry
The CPG industry is one of the largest in North America. While there was a time that CPG brands were “firmly attached to the local brick and mortar shelves”, new trends are changing the industry and affecting the distribution and transportation of goods.
Read MoreSustainable Sourcing Part II: Choose Green Transportation Providers
Adopting sustainable transportation practices can advance your company’s revenue goals, improve costs, and help address growing climate change concerns around the world.
Read MoreSustainable Sourcing Part I: Hold Your Suppliers Accountable
Consumers and investors alike demand environmentally friendly products, and increasingly expect the corporate world to foot the bill. But consumer companies don’t have to shoulder the responsibility alone. By sourcing from suppliers with the same values, companies can make significant advances in their sustainability goals.
Read MoreDriver Shortage: Know the Facts [Infographic]
When looking at the supply of available truck drivers over the next eight years, the future looks grim. We’re breaking down the facts you need to know about the driver shortage in a new infographic.
Read MoreAre You Prepared for a Big Produce Season in 2018?
Even if you’re not in the produce industry, transportation issues that crop up during produce season from early spring through early summer can be thorny for many shippers. Tightened capacity, increased rates, and other issues affect all shippers, especially if you ship refrigerated products. Taking steps to protect your interests now can save you headaches and expense when peak season hits.
Read MoreThe Future of Trucking Trends
With technology advancing at an exponential pace, we can expect major disruptions ahead for all industries. There have been many new innovations in the trucking industry over the past few years, but the best is yet to come. In 2018 and beyond, be prepared to see more cutting-edge technology emerge in the transportation field, such as electric trucks, advancements in driverless technology, and blockchain for trucking.
Read MoreContract Rates in 2018: Adjusting to the New Reality
Last year, we predicted that contract rates would increase. Now that we’re deep into the first quarter of 2018, that new reality is sinking in and shippers are doing what they can to get the most out of their transportation spend while avoiding costly disruptions.
Read MoreLogistical Challenges: 7 Ways to Get Ahead of Winter Weather
The new year’s winter storms have put shipments and supply chains into a deep freeze throughout much of the country. The bomb cyclone and other January storms will leave a mark on US supply chains for some time, but these tips can help you prepare for the next one.
Read MoreYear in Review: Top Logistics and Supply Chain Stories of 2017
2017 was another transformative year for freight transportation, logistics, and the food supply chain. Here’s a look back at six things that shaped our year in a big way.
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