Starbucks Announces Partnership With Gopuff for Late-Night, Overnight Deliveries
Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan recently announced a partnership with delivery start-up Gopuff to tap into the late-night and overnight dayparts.| blog.foodshippers.org
Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan recently announced a partnership with delivery start-up Gopuff to tap into the late-night and overnight dayparts.| blog.foodshippers.org
Grocery e-commerce penetration is expected to more than double in the next three to five years to an average of 23%| blog.foodshippers.org
Amazon is expanding its Prime benefits and services to other food retailers with same-day delivery for food customers such as GNC and other shippers.| blog.foodshippers.org
The Canadian rail work stoppage is now behind us after a shutdown that lasted just 17 hours before the government stepped in.| blog.foodshippers.org
Driver capacity is exiting the for-hire market more slowly than many observers expected.| blog.foodshippers.org
FTR’s latest economic forecast is considerably softer and more volatile.| blog.foodshippers.org
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Don’t say we didn’t warn you. We have been pointing out the likelihood of a downward revision in the employment estimates since October.| blog.foodshippers.org
With the major exception of housing, seasonally adjusted economic indicators in May 2024 generally were at least even with April.| blog.foodshippers.org
Food shippers operating multiple distribution centers (DCs) are increasingly looking for ways to streamline logistics.| blog.foodshippers.org
The discount retailer is servicing more than 600 Dollar Tree and combo stores with rotacart deliveries from its distribution center in West Memphis, AR.| blog.foodshippers.org
Examples of how several leading food companies have recently incorporated best practices to make meaningful improvements| blog.foodshippers.org
Here are three things corporate leaders and supply chain executives with food enterprises can do to create a more strategically aligned supply chain.| blog.foodshippers.org
Supply chain strategies are no longer just about keeping products moving. They are about reshaping how companies operate, collaborate, and invest for the future. Several trends have shifted from buzzwords into reality as food companies modernize production through new facilities and advanced automation, forge outside partnerships to expand capacity and reduce costs, and accelerate sustainability goals through alternative-powered fleets.| Food Shippers Blog
Anheuser-Busch, a leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and Cutwater Spirits, recently announced a new $7.4 million investment in its Los Angeles, CA brewery. The investment will go toward upgrading brewing and packaging equipment to fuel increased production of Michelob ULTRA, America’s #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer.| Food Shippers Blog
Over the last four decades, yard logistics has evolved from a narrow operational service into a core enabler of supply chain performance. What began as basic spotting services in the 1980s, focused primarily on moving trailers from dock to drop lot, has transformed into a complex, technology-enabled ecosystem connecting people, assets, and processes across the entire supply chain.| Food Shippers Blog
Cargo theft is a complex and moving target — and costs supply chains as much as $35 billion annually, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Cargo theft also causes operational and supply chain disruptions, generates indirect financial costs such as insurance premium and deductible increases, and strain on customer and provider relationships.| Food Shippers Blog
Dollar Tree, Inc. recently announced it has purchased a 1.25M square-foot distribution center (DC) in Litchfield Park, AZ.| blog.foodshippers.org
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Food shippers are entering one of the most demanding and opportunity rich periods of the year – the holiday season. With festive demand soaring and supply chains under pressure, success depends on early, strategic planning. From navigating tight capacity and unpredictable weather to ensuring product freshness and security, Q4 presents unique challenges that require precision, agility, and resilience.| Food Shippers Blog
At a basic level, freight is about moving goods from one dock to another. Shippers who're running full truckloads across the continental US have two main options: spot freight and contract freight. Spot freight offers flexibility when the market shifts overnight. Contract freight delivers predictability when stability matters most. But which of the two do you choose? At Forza Logistics Group, we’ve seen the stress of volatile rates and the relief of predictable agreements. So, trust us when...| Food Shippers Blog
Trucking activity in the United States increased again in August, pushing the level up to the highest point since December 2023.| blog.foodshippers.org
Top executives in food logistics share their thoughts on how to ensure safe operations and procedures.| blog.foodshippers.org
ATRI's Rebecca Brewster presented fresh insights from ATRI's Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry 2023 report at FSA's 2024 Annual Conference.| blog.foodshippers.org
Please join Food Shippers of America September 10-16, 2023 in celebrating our nation's drivers in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.| blog.foodshippers.org
One surprisingly simple gesture continues to earn outsized appreciation from drivers: access to clean and available restroom facilities.| blog.foodshippers.org
Tariffs have become a defining factor in global trade this year, and food companies are among the hardest hit. From rising input costs to disrupted sourcing strategies, the burden of tariffs is reshaping how food manufacturers, processors, retailers and distributors operate their businesses and, ultimately, their supply chains.| Food Shippers Blog
For food and beverage companies, operational pressure is mounting.| blog.foodshippers.org
Retailers are racing to meet rising consumer expectations for speed, and next-day delivery has quickly become the new standard in food and grocery.| blog.foodshippers.org
Starbucks to implement AI-powered automated counting, a tool that blends quietly into operations while making a big impact.| blog.foodshippers.org
Each September, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week shines a spotlight on the men and women who keep America’s supply chains moving.| blog.foodshippers.org
Overcoming food logistics challenges depends on establishing a few best practices and using technology to do more with less—things Edge Logistics is doing.| blog.foodshippers.org
Supply chain managers in the food industry are constantly striving to achieve error-free shipments every time - but is this quest realistic?| blog.foodshippers.org
The North American food logistics market, estimated to top U.S. $40 billion in 2023, is forecast to almost double by 2032, rising to $79 billion.| blog.foodshippers.org
Food companies are reimagining their supply chains—not just to survive, but to thrive amid rapidly changing uncertainty.| blog.foodshippers.org
The cold chain logistics boom is happening – and much of it is managed and driven by you.| blog.foodshippers.org
As you surely know, a fatal truck crash in Florida has crystalized federal officials’ focus on foreign drivers as a critical truck safety problem.| blog.foodshippers.org
Wawa, Inc. has partnered with supply chain and retail planning platform RELEX Solutions to help automate manual processes.| blog.foodshippers.org
Shippers and their supply chain partners found significant relevance in this theme of the 68th Annual Food Shippers Conference| blog.foodshippers.org
The 69th Annual Food Shippers Conference took place last week, March 2-4, at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, CA.| blog.foodshippers.org
Technology is a powerful catalyst for supply chain success, enabling food enterprises to operate with greater speed, accuracy, and resiliency.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States slipped again in April as the freight market remained choppy early in the second quarter.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States slipped in May as the freight market remained choppy.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States slipped in June as the freight market eroded during the last two months of the second quarter.| blog.foodshippers.org
There is a myriad of events that can cause major disruptions in today’s supply chains. What can be done to anticipate these forces?| blog.foodshippers.org
Private and for-hire fleets have a number of alternatives to diesel. Experts explore electric vehicles (EV) and the growing reasons to consider them.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States slipped in March, giving back a little more than half of the gain from February.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the U.S. contracted in December, according to ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.| blog.foodshippers.org
Learn how food manufacturers, retailers and distributors have set ambitious goals to decarbonate their food chains and their current progress.| blog.foodshippers.org
A collaboration between Cargill, BAR Technologies, Mitsubishi, and Yara Marine Technologies has the potential to decarbonize cargo vessels by up to 30%.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 3.6% in May after decreasing 1% in April.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 5.4% in March after increasing 0.9% in February.| blog.foodshippers.org
ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 3.5% in January after increasing 1.2% in December.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.1% in October after declining 1.1% in September.| blog.foodshippers.org
With world events placing extraordinary pressures on people in need, FSA has made financial donations to worthwhile non-profits and charities.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States surged 3% in February, marking the largest sequential increase in several years.| blog.foodshippers.org
The American Logistics Aid Network, otherwise known as ALAN, has activated to support tornado survivors via our network of non-profit partners.| blog.foodshippers.org
The Food Shippers of America (FSA) has a long history of giving back to the industry and community at-large.| blog.foodshippers.org
The FSA Golf Tournament took place on March 2, during the 69th annual conference at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States was unchanged in January, despite a myriad factors that depressed freight volumes around the country.| blog.foodshippers.org
Food Shippers of America hosted its 68th annual conference March 3-5 at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.| blog.foodshippers.org
Giant Food, a leading regional grocery chain, recently announced the opening of a new Giant Delivers e-commerce fulfillment center in Manassas, Va.| blog.foodshippers.org
Dollar General is building distribution centers in AK, CO and OR to help the retailer combine efficiencies of DG Fresh and traditional supply chains.| blog.foodshippers.org
Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is essential to PepsiCo.| blog.foodshippers.org
Interest in environmental responsibility is growing significantly among food shippers as there is an increased focus on sustainability in the industry.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States contracted in November, according to ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States rose modestly in October, according to ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.1% in September after rising 1.7% in August.| blog.foodshippers.org
In 2023, transportation professionals question how GDP continues to grow while the portion of the economy linked to freight transportation remains weak.| blog.foodshippers.org
