Warehouse & Distribution

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Innovations in fleet management

Routing and scheduling software, telematics and alternative fuels lead the way

Neal Lorenzi

September 17, 2019

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New routing and scheduling software integrated with telematics systems provides fleet managers with the tools they need to improve the delivery process.

Top regulatory issues facing the bakery industry

Robb MacKie

August 16, 2019

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As of the last regulatory update from the American Bakers Association (ABA), we were coming out of a governmental shutdown. Now, the clock is ticking as we stare down the August recess in Congress and feel continued residual delays from that shutdown.

Warehouse software builds a connected environment

Software improves order fulfillment, shipping and receiving

Neal Lorenzi

August 15, 2019

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Software is a key component of warehouse management systems (WMS) that create today's connected warehouse. It enables centralized management of tasks such as tracking inventory levels and stock locations, order fulfillment, and shipping and receiving.

GEA delivers energy savings with award-winning continuous freezer control system

GEA Group continuous freezer control system

July 18, 2019

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The technology group GEA offers its spiral freezer series A-Tec and S-Tec for the food industry with the unique control technology CALLIFREEZE.

Third-party logistics helps snack and bakery companies streamline delivery

Neal Lorenzi

May 16, 2019

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Many corners of the bakery and snack market operate under tight margins, leaving little room for error. A delayed delivery can result in goods that arrive too late to be sold.

Yale Debuts Industry-First Dual-Mode Pantograph Robotic Reach Truck at ProMat 2019

Yale Materials dual-mode pantograph robotic reach truck

April 16, 2019

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E-commerce and SKU proliferation pressure operations to provide access to vast inventories, but labor shortages can leave them scrambling for resources to handle critical storage and retrieval tasks.

New warehouse equipment embraces connectivity, autonomy and robotics

Neal Lorenzi

April 10, 2019

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To meet rising demand for fast delivery, snack and bakery warehouse operations have little room for error. Thus, many look to technological advances, including automation, to minimize the risk of unexpected delays, and to find new ways to streamline inventory management.

Traceability technologies streamline snack and bakery food safety and efficiency

Technology suppliers address traceability concerns while helping improve production efficiency.

Liz Parker

March 12, 2019

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In today's snack and bakery industry, clear-cut traceability is vital to success and longevity, especially when there is a recall and ingredients need to be tracked.

Rytec FlexTec soft-edge high-performance door

February 19, 2019

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A new, flexible-edge door has been introduced by Rytec Corporation.

Tackling cold chain challenges with improved technology

Liz Parker

February 14, 2019

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As snack and bakery producers develop more refrigerated and frozen foods, suppliers serving the industry are offering innovative ways to monitor the cold chain.

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