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ON THE MENU JANU ARY /FEBR UARY 20 13 ��� I S SUE NO . 143 COVER STORY 18 Warehouse Automation What���s driving it and how material handling manufacturers, integrators, and warehouse providers are responding. By Lara L. Sowinski FEATURES 26 Managing a Foodservice Fleet 34 Reverse Logistics: Ready for Prime Time 18 Temperature and food safety concerns up the ante for fleet managers in the foodservice sector. By Lara L. Sowinski More companies are waking up to the financial, environmental and business rewards generated by competent reverse logistics. By Lara L. Sowinski SECTOR REPORTS 38 WAREHOUSING: Revamping Warehouses With Robotics 38 42 TRANSPORTATION: Regulations to Watch in 2013 Next-generation robotics are driving safety and efficiency. By Maria Hoffman An overview of some of the key regulations impacting our industry. By Maria Hoffman 46 SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY: 6 Ways WMS Can Improve Operations Getting better results with the latest warehouse management systems. By Maria Hoffman COLUMNS 6 FOR STARTERS: Automate or Die! 46 A new rally cry for the food and beverage industry. By Lara L. Sowinski 16 COOL INSIGHTS: Refrigeration Control Systems Come of Age The newest equipment delivers value that far exceeds the cost. By Jim Martini and Kevin Frantz 58 FOOD (AND MORE) FOR THOUGHT: Real Steps for Curbing Food Waste Food waste is a global concern, but there are ways to make an impact. By Elliott Grant DEPARTMENTS 8 Supply Scan ��� 12 Food on the Move ��� 57 MarketPlace ��� 57 Ad Index Food Logistics (USPS 015-667; ISSN 1094-7450 print; ISSN 1930-7527 online) is published eight times per year in Jan/Feb, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and Nov/Dec by Cygnus Business Media, Inc., 1233 Janesville Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, (920) 563-6388. Copyright 2013, Cygnus Business Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Editorial and sales offices: Cygnus Business Media, Inc., 3 Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 301N, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 845-2700, Fax (631) 845-2723. For change of address or subscription information, call (920) 568-3783 or fax (920) 563-1704. Periodicals postage paid at Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send change of address forms to Food Logistics, Cygnus Business Media, P O. Box 3257, Northbrook, IL 60065-3257. Canada Post PM40063731. Return Undeliverable Canadian . Addresses to: Food Logistics, Station A, PO Box 54, Windsor, ON N9A 6J5. Subscriptions: US, one year $35, two years $65; Canada & Mexico, one year $50, two years $95; International, one year $75, two years $145. All subscriptions must be paid in U.S. funds, drawn on U.S. bank. Canadian GST #131910168. Printed in the USA. 4 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 ��� FOOD LOGISTICS www.foodlogistics.com