Devastating Midwest Floods Deliver Impact to Food Logistics Industry

In the wake of devastating weather events, food logistics distributors and suppliers should reassess the resiliency of their suppliers and customers in the region.

June 18, 2019
David Benjamin
Resilience360
Map

Tragedy struck the American Midwest this year when a winter weather phenomenon known as a bomb cyclone punched through Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri. Communities were cut-off, houses disappeared under 15 feet of water, and sadly—people lost their lives. Generations of hard work were washed away in a matter of days and, unfortunately, the impact isn’t over yet… the consequences will continue to appear for months, if not years. 

Log in to view the full article
Recommended
Insta Photos Adobe Stock 384894758
A Reflection on Peak Returns Season
As the industry moves into 2025, businesses must refine their reverse logistics strategies to balance customer experience, fraud prevention, and environmental responsibility, ensuring a more efficient and sustainable future for returns management.
April 16, 2025
Gorodenkoff Adobe Stock 465500986
State of Warehousing: Most Agile Warehouses Will be Most Successful
The current and future state of warehousing encompasses the impact of AI and automation, taking consideration of cybersecurity risks, balancing human and tech-driven solutions, and adopting sustainable practices.
March 20, 2025
Pros To Know 2025 [color]
Pros to Know Award: Supply Chain Leaders Over-Deliver in All Facets of Logistics
Every year, Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Pros to Know award celebrates the true supply chain professionals to know. Let's meet the winners.
March 17, 2025
Latest
Adobe Stock 324582355 (1)
U.S. Manufacturing Saw a Boost in January 2025 Due to Growing Demand: Report
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index releases key findings in January was the marked increase in procurement activity across North America.
February 18, 2025
Adobe Stock 1030781463
Loadsmart Launches YMS for Dock and Yard Operations
Loadsmart’s new YMS is digitizing docks, yards and gates by enabling customers to oversee truck movements, track assets and improve coordination from one interface.
February 18, 2025
Adobe Stock 291983800
Bosch Acquires Roadside Protect, Inc. to Support Mobility Service Business
Bosch Service Solutions plans to further expand its mobility service business in the U.S. by acquiring Roadside Protect, Inc.
February 17, 2025
Adobe Stock 378256403 (6)
AI-Driven Features from Coupa Power Supplier Collaboration
Coupa unveils over 100 new features to help businesses increase operational efficiency and supplier collaboration and engagement, while streamlining processes and improving visibility and control across all business spend.
February 16, 2025
Adobe Stock 395232054
FuturMaster and PlaniSense Collaborate for End-to-End Supply Chain Planning Solution
FuturMaster announces the acquisition of PlaniSense. This union creates a leading player capable of revolutionizing supply chain planning and providing industrial companies with unparalleled optimization of their resources and production.
February 16, 2025
Adobe Stock 331250904 (1)
Manufacturing Professionals Mostly Prepared for Sustainability Regulations: Survey
While nearly two-thirds of manufacturing professionals (62%) say their company actively tracks government regulations related to sustainability, a third (29%) say their company does not and another 9% were unsure, according to data by Specright.
February 16, 2025
Adobe Stock 474498018 (5)
Dexory Enhancements to DexoryView with Data and Tracking
DexoryView will now consist of modules that allow more comprehensive data and enhanced ways of tracking warehouse health and hygiene. The first module will be known as DexoryView Integrity.
February 15, 2025
Adobe Stock 368366784 (1)
Trends Emerge for Small Businesses to Stay Competitive: Research
ShipStation releases its 2025 E-commerce Delivery Benchmark Report. The report offers key insights to help small and mid-sized businesses navigate an increasingly competitive market.
February 15, 2025
Adobe Stock 268784457
Manufacturers Are Adopting Smart Manufacturing Tech, Facing Deployment Challenges: Research
SYSPRO releases consolidated results from several surveys that show manufacturers are eager to adopt new technologies such as AI, automation and IIOT.
February 15, 2025
Adobe Stock 379559091 (3)
Future AGI's Multimodal AI Evaluation Tool
Future AGI announces scaling of its AI lifecycle management platform that enables enterprises to build and maintain high-performing AI applications with accuracy.
February 14, 2025
Sc Article 6 Publication Image 2 1600x900
Making the Decision to Reshore Operations
Facing rising costs and supply chain issues, manufacturers are reconsidering reshoring. The MEP National Network™ guides them in assessing feasibility, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to reveal hidden costs and optimize operations.
February 14, 2025
Adobe Stock 925993588
BrightAI Advance Partnership with Pelsis for AI-Driven Pest Control Solutions
BrightAI and Pelsis Group are advancing their collaboration with the rollout of more AI-powered pest management solutions for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
February 14, 2025
Adobe Stock 227969893
Experts Are Setting Standards for KPIs and Evolving Benchmarks: Research
RXO releases new original research that reveals how 1,000 industry experts are setting standards for key performance indicators (KPIs) and how their benchmarks have evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 14, 2025
Meet Artimus Laptop 768x441
Revenova’s AI Agent Inside Revenova TMS.
Revenova is improving efficiency with Artimus, an AI agent built to eliminate busywork and help logistics professionals focus on their customers.
February 13, 2025
Adobe Stock 990341447
68% Say Stress Negatively Impacts Driving Performance: Study
A new study released by Geotab Inc. demonstrates a need for increased support for commercial drivers to address rising concerns about their wellbeing, and road safety.
February 13, 2025
Trucking Hub
Trucking Hub Delivers Enterprise-Level Technology to Small and Mid-Sized Fleets
With fully integrated, cloud-based trucking software, Trucking Hub offers a seamless solution that connects dispatch, fleet tracking, compliance, payroll, safety, communications and more in one streamlined platform.
February 13, 2025
Adobe Stock 114779839
ToolsGroup, Resilinc, Ericsson, ShipBob, ClimateAi, Kaleris: Personnel News
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at ShipBob, Ericsson and more.
February 13, 2025
Adobe Stock 192724995 (3)
Fraudulent Returns and Claims Cost Retailers Billions in 2024: Research
Appriss led this comprehensive analysis; total merchandise returns for the year reached $685 billion, representing 13.21% of total retail sales, which amounted to $5.19 trillion in 2024, according to the report.
February 13, 2025
Adobe Stock 376359064
Lack of Visibility and Immature Security Strategies Culminate as Third-Party Risks: Study
Imprivata releases new global research with the Ponemon Institute which found that 47% of organizations have experienced a data breach or cyberattack over the past 12 months that involved a third-party accessing their network.
February 13, 2025
Adobe Stock 567871595
ITS Logistics Introduces DropFleet to Serve Drop Trailer and Trailer Pool Solutions
DropFleet delivers cost-effective dedicated capacity and flexible, on-demand transportation anywhere by combining power-only services with ITS trailers.
February 12, 2025
Adobe Stock 923031890
Nextuple Introduces OnePint.ai for Inventory Management, Decision-Making and Simulations
Nextuple Inc. announces the launch of OnePint.ai, a new software company dedicated to ensuring that brands, mid-size retailers and grocers can get the right inventory, at the right place, at the right time.
February 12, 2025
Adobe Stock 648436265
Alvys Marketplace Upgrades Freight Sourcing for Carriers
The feature allows carriers to find and book freight from multiple load boards—representing over a trillion dollars' worth of freight—directly within their TMS.
February 11, 2025
Adobe Stock 316886632
AI, Automation and Connectivity Are Drivers of New Age in Logistics: Report
Trigent Software launches its latest survey-based report, Adaptive Logistics: Tech that Transforms Uncertainty into Opportunity, a comprehensive study of the trends, challenges and innovations reshaping the transportation and logistics (T&L) industry.
February 11, 2025
Adobe Stock 213197551 (2)
Kodiak Hub Enters U.S. Market to Transform Procurement Through AI
Kodiak Hub’s entry into the U.S. comes at a critical time as organizations face mounting financial and operational challenges tied to supply chain disruptions.
February 11, 2025