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J A N U A RY / F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 5 • I S S U E N O . 1 6 3 ON THE MENU 4 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 • FOOD LOGISTICS www.foodlogistics.com Published and copyrighted 2015 by AC Business Media Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher. Food Logistics (USPS 015-667; ISSN 1094-7450 print; ISSN 1930-7527 online) is published ten times per year in Jan/Feb, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and Nov/Dec by AC Business Media Inc., 201 N. Main Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538. Periodicals postage paid at Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Food Logistics, PO Box 3605 Northbrook, IL 60065-3605. Canada Post PM40612608. Return Undeliver- able Canadian Addresses to: Food Logistics, Station A, P. O. Box 25542, London, ON N6C 6B2. Subscriptions: US, one year $45, two years $85; Canada & Mexico, one year $65, two years $120; International, one year $95, two years $180. All subscriptions must be paid in U.S. funds, drawn 42 18 COVER STORY The Warehouse As A Competitive Advantage Automation keeps adding ways to streamline inventory flow. By Elliot Maras FEATURE The Fleet Manager's 2015 Forecast Execs cite new distribution strategies, regs and driver turnover among key issues. By Lara L. Sowinski 3PL Recalls Demand Preparing For The Unexpected Planning is essential to effective response, consumer safety and minimal business disruption. By Steve Dollase SECTOR REPORTS WAREHOUSING Want A Safer Warehouse? Start With Forklift Users Using data to manage a fleet of lift trucks pinpoints the safety issues, but keeping the operator comfortable means keeping everyone safe. By Eric Sacharski SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY How Warehouse Analytics Empowers Warehouse Management Time for seamless integration with demand planning, fulfillment and TMS. By Elliot Maras ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Kentucky's Tasty F&B; Incentives Access to a world-class, multi-modal infrastructure and a generous state economic development program are just a few of the benefits. By Cynthia Y. McCann COLUMNS FOR STARTERS Full Throttle Ahead For Food Logistics A renewed sense of enthusiasm is driving our industry while Food Logistics keeps pace with several new offerings. By Lara L. Sowinski COOL INSIGHTS Global Cold Storage Capacity Surges A global cold storage capacity report from the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses interprets trends in the market and opportunities for the food and beverage sector. By Elliot Maras FOOD (AND MORE) FOR THOUGHT Find The Perfect Fit For Warehouse Automation Expert tips on choosing the best strategy for your warehouse automation strategy. By Clint Lasher DEPARTMENTS 8 Supply Scan 12 Food on the Move 58 Marketplace 18 30 48 6 16 58 36 36 42 34 34