NEW SPECIAL SECTION:
How���d They Do That?
hat���s the question that is so often asked by
supply chain executives. And, it���s a perennial
question given the pace at which changes
occur in the food and beverage sector.
The following case studies examine
several business challenges and the solutions that
were implemented to address them. Not surprisingly,
technology is at the heart of these examples.
Whether it���s a food warehouse that has implemented a WMS solution, a foodservice distributor
that has equipped its fleet with advanced telematics,
or a cold storage facility that has upgraded to the
latest mobile devices, there are an array of technologies that our industry has come to rely on to improve
performance, compliance and competitiveness.
But, technology alone is not always the answer.
Third-party logistics providers offer the fundamental
transportation and logistics services that literally
keep goods moving. Consultants use their expertise
to map and model business processes and formulate
strategies to optimize operations. Others design foodspecific packaging and labels, manufacture equipment and machines, and create products and services that enhance companies��� sustainability, safety
and security.
In the coming months, we���ll share more of
these stories in our quest to find out, ���How���d They
Do That?���
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