Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2021

Today’s article is from Blume Global and highlights why air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility. Pharmaceuticals are often extremely temperature-sensitive. The Pfizer vaccine, for example, needs to be transported frozen at -70°C (-94°F), which is colder than Antarctica.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 2, 2018

To combat this growing trend, companies are beginning to introduce temperature-controlled supply chains, known as “cold chains,” to ensure that distance traveled doesn’t inadvertently lead to damaged goods. billion people, with much of the growth concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa and industrialized parts of Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes. In process industries the supply chain models used for optimization are much more complex than those used in other industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2021

Due their short “shelf life,” perishable products require temperature control at every stage in the supply chain. Plus, any irregular change in temperature during transport, or even in the warehouse where the product is stored, doesn’t just cause the food to go to waste, but can cause a food safety issue.

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Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

This may include IT automation, business process automation (BPA), industrial robotics, and personal applications like home automation. Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. This also allows the implementation of new processes.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Whether your product is coming straight from the farm, is moving between processing, or heading off to the consumer, the dairy industry needs first-rate cold chain solutions to meet their complex supply chains. Why the Dairy Industry Needs Cold Chain Solutions Dairy products all start with milk, and it has a short shelf life.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 8, 2022

Because of their perishability, they are more likely to experience damage in transit due to improper handling, temperature variances, or delays. For example, the product could be what they asked for but the wrong amount or the product could be completely different. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGE. DELIVERED LATE. EQUIPMENT ISSUES.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As early as 2018, a Neilsen study found that fresh foods were “the primary driver of growth in retail stores, accounting for 49% of all dollar sales growth in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. As one industry insider put it, “The supply chain absolutely stretched to the limits — broken, in many cases.” In fact, U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Cloud services Capital expenditure and long term investment in resources such as industrial machines, vehicles, and computers and IT equipment is being shunned, as new business models built on services are being developed. Cloud computing itself is a prime example.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 7, 2021

The seaborne transportation industry has been developing innovative technologies called as “Cold Chain Logistics” from reefer ships to special containers to maintain quality and freshness of products. The logistics industry has noticed the necessity of this equipment with the experiences of cargo losses and accidents.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2020

For example, manufacturers in the food industry use them to warehouse their products until they make their way to end-users. For example: Refrigerated Containers – small, basic, and mobile. For example, you can use them when storing or transporting perishable foods, as mentioned before. Versatile Use. Use of Technology.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

In June, for example, Roche was granted EUA for its cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® Liat® System, which can identify an infection within 20 minutes. A logistics solution created specifically for the healthcare industry, SCHENKERlife+ is designed and customized to the shipper’s precise requirements.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 29, 2021

Other temperature-controlled products traveling within that region in the same temperature range will be on that truck. Truckloads full of items leaving one location and heading to the same destination with the exact temperature requirements can be shipped together. Some produce items can’t be packaged in the same bag as others.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

In place of long paper trails and maintenance schedules, machines with the capacity to communicate their needs and issues via the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming an essential component of effective processes. These systems, such as the Cerasis Rater, are becoming more common in the industry. Warehouse Management.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. This accounts for 15% of the total warehousing industry in the US. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. For example, take Co-op Partners Warehouse in St. Their pros and cons. Tips for choosing the right type of warehouse. Let's dive in!

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

One area poised to get “smarter” is the industrial Internet of Things (IoT), as smart manufacturing will drive manufacturers to new heights. Beyond temperature, other variables that supply chain managers should track include vibration and impact while en route as well as the location at any given time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. And finally, blockchain is important for specific industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Blockchain is important for specific industries.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

No retailer or producer for example, wants to be implicated in a consumer health scare resulting from poor quality-management in their supply chain. In order to attain control over the entire supply chain , some larger supermarket chains are becoming directly involved in production activityfarming for example.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

I was particularly interested in this deal because the grocery industry is near and dear to my heart. It is also my go-to example when I try to explain supply chain and logistics to my kids. “Do and loaded in the front compartment, or nose, of a multi-temperature trailer where the temperature is 20 degrees below zero.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, if milk wasn’t FDA-certified you wouldn’t have verification that the cows producing it are healthy. For example, Coffee, Food for Animal Consumption, and Cosmetics are all different category types. ShipMonk ecommerce fulfillment centers are committed to adhering to our clients’ temperature needs. Exaggeration?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

Refrigerated ships (reefers) are cargo ships used to transport temperature-controlled transportation, mostly fruits, meat, fish, vegetables, dairy products, and other foodstuffs. To provide maximum trading flexibility they are usually geared and modern examples are fitted for the carriage of containers and grains.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Process manufacturing is not the same for all industries. For example, the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals vs. processing liquid waste in the mining industry. In the pharmaceutical example, it is a batch process manufacturing where the products are made as specified groups. Process industry challenges.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2024

You need to trust the carrier you choose has experience in handling your specific cargo and meeting food safety regulations, especially for those that need temperature control. Fresh or frozen produce needs to be stored and transported at specific temperatures to ensure its quality when bought and eaten by the consumer.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Discrete manufacturing makes distinct ‘things’, process manufacturing makes ‘stuff’ (for example, fertilizer). Some industries that use mixed-mode include: Food. Specific industries have specific manufacturing strategies for good reason. These include: Temperature control. Expiry date control.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 12, 2022

With cold chain logistics, every product that you deal with has very specific temperature requirements that you need to adhere to. Temperature-Controlled Warehousing. Trinity is very experienced in heavy haul moves or more complicated hazardous moves for the chemical industry. Additionally, we have our communication.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

The chemical industry faces challenges such as volatile raw material prices, shortages , supply chain disruption, and more. The chemicals industry is one of the most important sectors, with 96 percent of all manufactured goods depending on them. Here are some of the biggest challenges affecting the chemical industry.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Drawing from industry insights and the pulse of current trends, let’s explore the intricate tapestry of what the remainder of the year and beyond might unfold. Example: Consider the Suez Canal obstruction. Recognizing the unique intricacies of each project, tailored logistics solutions are becoming the industry standard.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

While the increased freight demand during produce season affects all markets, produce shippers and those with other temperature-controlled products are hit the hardest. Shipping temperature-sensitive items? Check out our Temperature Shipping Guide for temperature suggestions. TABLE OF CONTENTS When is produce season?

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3PL Links

JANUARY 1, 2025

By maintaining specific temperature conditions, the cold chain ensures that everything from perishable foods to beverages remains in optimal condition until they reach the hands of consumers. However, controlling the temperature to maintain quality can bring a series of complex challenges.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

This is affecting all markets but produce and other temperature-controlled products are being hit the hardest. These factors lead to an increase in rates, not only for the shippers who need trucks with temperature control but for a majority of shippers across other modes and regions as well. What exactly do we mean by that?

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here are a few examples of industrial and food commodities, but by no means every substance that’s shipped using Flexitanks: Base Oils. Temperature controls. Both ISO and Flexitanks have temperature-controlled options during transit. What type of cargo can be shipped in a Flexitank? Beer and Wine. Fruit Juices.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 18, 2021

Freight shipping is the lifeblood of an extremely wide scope of other industries. Many industries need heavy equipment, machinery details, sensitive or fragile shipments, or bulky cargo shipped carefully and on time. Which industries require specialized freight services? Which industries require specialized freight services?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2018

Believe it or not, Industry 4.0 — the latest specialization for modern factories and manufacturing plants — does factor into the design and factory layout. In essence, that is the heart of Industry 4.0 , a complete synergy between operations, equipment, properties and, of course, the people who spend their time there. Industry 4.0

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

With speeds comparable to home broadband and low latency, 5G won’t just improve our home lives, it’s set to revolutionise industry in the same way. The logistics industry, for example, has historically struggled with labour shortages, rapid changes in demand, and poor tracking information.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 31, 2021

Cargo that must be loaded, maintained and or carried at a particular temperature for it to arrive its destination without deterioration is classified under refrigerated cargoes. This cargo is further divided into goods carried in: Frozen state example meats, fish, and butter, Chilled state example beef, vegetables, cheese, and eggs and.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 25, 2020

There are specific temperatures that the vehicle can’t dip below or above a specific range. There are specific shipping windows required so that food is received and stays at the right temperature. Other temperature-controlled products traveling within that region in the same temperature range will be on that truck.

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