Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

Managing the rapid changes in available TL capacity when increased volumes begin to consolidate in California presents one of the most significant of those challenges. The pandemic has accelerated an existing consumer trend towards health-conscious, home-cooked meals, creating an increased demand for fresh produce across the country.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. You name the provider, and they are present. This year I am especially looking forward to ProMat. in December 2021.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2017

As Maurice Conti has said in one of his presentations , we have arrived to the augmented era, in which Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing gains a new role. They introduced tires equipped with sensors, which collect data on fuel consumption, tire pressure, temperature, speed and location.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2021

What are the current and future trends in cold storage and transportation. What Are The Challenges Of Temperature-Controlled Logistics? The following trends are transforming the way of operating companies dedicated to cold logistics: 1. Comprehensive process control: temperature, traceability, and stock movements.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS TO WATCH. Here are the top logistics technology trends your company should be keeping an eye on and consider implementing. Digital twins may be one of the most exciting logistics technology trends to keep an eye on. Through centralized storage plus real-time tracking removes any uncertainty for your customers.

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FW Logsitcs

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Temperature Controlled Warehouse: A Key Factor in Food Storage. A reliable temperature controlled warehouse is essential when you’re in the food service industry. A lot of factors can play a part in poor-quality food, but an inaccurately temperature controlled warehouse shouldn’t be the demise of your perishable goods.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2015

Mobile may allow managers to be more proactive and present in the field as well, since the need to be tied to one location is drastically reduced by this technology. Instead of predicting problems and outcomes based on previous performance or on trends, the ability to learn about an issue while there is still time to correct it is vital.

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Turvo

JULY 15, 2021

The industry can see this very clearly and will likely continue to see this trend for the foreseeable future. According to The Loadstar , “Some segments are already very busy and close to their limit, pointing to e-commerce, temperature-controlled trucking, and the flatbed freight market.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2018

When transporting pharmaceuticals, how can logistics workers do it safely , and what precautions are necessary for things like temperature control and to guard against theft? Are your most significant risks on the road, or are they present when the truck stops for fuel or to allow the driver to sleep? These cargos are also at risk.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Equipment and technology intensive: The fresh supply chain operator must utilise specialised—and expensive— equipment and technology to prolong the freshness of produce and present it to consumers in the best possible condition. Vertical Integration: The trend among fresh supply chain leaders is one of vertical integration.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 24, 2024

The FMCSA is aware of these trending cargo theft scams and is actively looking to improve their vetting and even get rid of MC numbers for carriers. Confirm the carrier has adequate insurance coverage for the shipment they are booking, such as reefer breakdown coverage, if they are to haul a temperature-controlled shipment.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Chips attached to individual items will transmit data such as identification, location, temperature, pressure, and humidity. With immediate notification comes direct action and the avoidance of damaged goods when the chip signals oncoming adverse weather conditions, such as high temperature or humidity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

IoT sensors attached to products monitor various parameters such as temperature, humidity, location, and other factors critical to a product’s lifecycle. Moreover, IoT devices must function in various environmental conditions, and maintaining their reliability in harsh settings presents another challenge.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While it may seem counterintuitive that fire is even a risk in spaces designed to maintain cold temperatures, cold storage in fact presents a huge fire hazard for warehouse designers and builders, life safety installation companies and facility owners.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Although the product may be described correctly as Frozen Fish, if the people handling the business do not co-relate the cargo to the temperature and other related carriage details, it would be disastrous. Nail Polish : day to day product present in almost all households and should be harmless for shipment.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Is cycling 100 miles in cold temperatures considered being too active? This trend aligns with our research findings from earlier this year (see “ Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation ,” produced by Adelante SCM and presented by BluJay Solutions.)

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Talking Logistics

MAY 19, 2017

The weather finally warmed up in Boston, although temperatures in the 90s so early in the season is not what I had hoped for. It also underscores another trend I’ve written about over the past year: the growing convergence of commerce and logistics.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2018

The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. In design, you also must think about the factory layout and positioning of machinery, walking and open movement spaces, smell or odor removal, air quality, temperatures and so much more. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. Industry 4.0

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Locus

JANUARY 28, 2022

A trend that is likely to stick. At present, more than 70% of Americans have invested in such projects. The trend is likely to continue in the new year. For most industries, it means delivering a packaged good on time, more so if delivery is time and temperature-sensitive. High demand comes with high expectations .

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Similarly logistics operations that can flex in times of turbulence or rapid trend switches will be better placed to ensure continuity of service, whatever happens. AMRs adapt easily to any constraints presented by current installations. Given the experience of the last few years, this can be a lot. are routinely reported.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

Data from the FTMg flow meter is presented via the SICK FTMg Monitoring App, which has been developed from SICK’s proven Industry 4.0 As well as values for pressure, temperature, flow velocity, mass flow rate and volumetric flow rate in real time, the sensor provides totals for energy use, volume and mass over a pre-defined period.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 17, 2023

These supply chain teams often run into a dilemma, though: Some data sets are relatively bare, presenting just a few data points with little context. That data often requires human intervention to review and interpret before it can usefully inform the decision-making process.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Meanwhile, warehouse robotic solutions are developing apace, as you’ll know if you’ve been reading some of my posts on supply chain trends to watch in 2017 and 2018. Everything from temperature control to on-site vehicle-marshalling will be managed from a central control room, overseen by a mere handful of people.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

At the heart of this growing trend lies a critical challenge: efficiently shipping prefab home materials across the nation. That’s why we present some solutions and strategies that make efficient shipping possible. Weather plays its part too, throwing in delays and hazards for materials sensitive to moisture or extreme temperatures.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Digitalization, as an industry trend in the logistics world, has emerged quite late. RFID tags are quite useful in providing real-time information about location or GPS and external climate conditions such as temperature and humidity.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Seasonal peaks also present a big challenge, increasing energy consumption, and consequently driving costs and CO2­ emissions upward. It is apparent to us that there is a clear trend in companies wanting to reduce their CO2­ emissions and decarbonise but they are looking for feasible and practical solutions.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Daily warehouse management challenges include fluctuating orders from individual retailers, orders placed centrally with the DC from Tropicana in Florida, and the need to store and distribute a highly time and temperature-sensitive merchandise. Often presented as an ERP system disaster, warehouse automation was also a large part of its woes.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

But rapid growth presents its own challenges. On top of year-over-year growth trends, a mad rush by retailers to import goods before $200B in US tariffs on Chinese imports kicked-in exacerbated the problem across all west coast ports. million TEUs. Until now, a lack of surge rail capacity has been a choke point for the port.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

In cargo tracking, IoT sensors can monitor various aspects of the shipment, such as temperature, humidity, and vibration. Challenges and Solutions in Digital Cargo Tracking While digital cargo tracking offers numerous benefits, it also presents certain challenges businesses must navigate.

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Compactor Management Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

To determine how much of a certain substance is present in their waste stream, local government planners, haulers, and recyclers can utilize the waste characterization tools CalRecycle’s website. This helps to identify trends and inform the development of effective waste management strategies.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 18, 2018

“To start, there are very specific and different local laws and regulations, which must be respected and enforced, such as health and safety regulations, delivery restrictions, CO2 emission, temperature controls and driver regulations, just to name a few. This is further enhanced when food requires specific temperature control.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. There are two aspects of the requirement presented in Part I of this blog- [link] ; one is the creation of a comprehensive-generic work plan while other focuses on making the generic work plan more specific. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend!

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3PL Links

APRIL 5, 2024

Investing in effective supply chain management is a route to establishing a strong and long-lasting position in the present business environment, which will benefit the entire organization. ” IoT sensor use in warehouses enables the early detection of possible issues, such as temperature fluctuations that may impact delicate goods.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 1, 2018

This means that the 72nd session of the MEPC (MEPC72) from April 9-13, 2018, will not only show how international maritime transport is going to deal with its increasing emissions trend but will provide insights into Paris Agreement implementation. Who’s in command on the open sea?

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 5, 2018

Instead, you get real-time status and trend information directly from the supply chain. Status and trend data from critical machinery can be continuously monitored. Product quality, for example for temperature-dependent products, can be monitored right up to the end-delivery point. It helps you prepare better for the future.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 13, 2020

By understanding the industry trends we are able to better cater for the materials handling requirements of our customers. Dust and pulp from recovered paper presents a challenge to the fleet. This is not only frustrating; it costs businesses money in lost production and can lead to other problems.

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