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MARCH 2012 • ISSUE NO. 136 COVER STORY
The Global Food Supply Chain New market opportunities mean big business, and big risk. By Lara L. Sowinski
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Top 10 Logistics Innovators Food Logistics' annual list of companies whose forward thinking is worth recognizing. By Lara L. Sowinski
Ports and the Cold Chain Imports and exports of food products are driving expansion of cold chain infrastruc- ture. By Lara L. Sowinski
MODEX 2012 Exclusive A post-show report on the buzz at the recent MODEX 2012 held in Atlanta. By The Editorial Staff
SECTOR REPORTS
TRANSPORTATION: Shipping Perishables by Air Cargo Longer supply chains mean more focus on maintaining the cold chain in transit. By Maria Hoffman
WAREHOUSING: Dock Equipment Raises the Bar for Safety and Performance New equipment offerings make the warehouse safer and more efficient. By Maria Hoffman
COLUMNS
FOR STARTERS: The Grocery Cart of the World U.S. food exports range from wheat and grain to processed and packaged goods. By Lara L. Sowinski
COOL INSIGHTS: Cold Chain Management Tools: Assessments and Audits These two tools are valuable assets for directing processes and objectives. By David M. Sterling
Without Fear of Credit Risk Trade credit risk shouldn't keep potential exporters on the sidelines. By Kerstin Braun
FOOD (AND MORE) FOR THOUGHT: How to Feast on the U.S. Export Boom
DEPARTMENTS 8 Supply Scan • 10 Food on the Move • 36 MarketPlace • 37 Ad Index
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