Lara L. Sowinski

LaraS 55a6577b1978b

Smithfield

Smithfield Foods Raises the Sustainability Bar

Smithfield Foods is always looking for ways to make the path from farm to fork as close as possible.

How the Foodservice Industry is Trimming Costs, Boosting Visibility

The highly competitive foodservice industry continues to adopt software and technology tools to help maintain an edge in the marketplace, which includes trimming costs and boosting visibility.

Io Tswc

IoTSWC Promotes Diversity, Drives Real World Solutions, and Spotlights the Future of IoT and Industry

Supply & Demand Chain Executive had the chance to speak with Roger Bou, the Director of IoT Solutions World Congress, an event organized by Fira de Barcelona, to discuss how the show has evolved, and what highlights we can expect this year.

Pigs

USDA Updates Swine Slaughter Rule, Stirs Controversy Over Food Safety

The USDA published a new rule allowing pork processing plants to increase line speeds governing how many pigs can be killed per minute, while also placing more responsibility for animal inspection and food safety tasks on plant employees.

U.S. Trade Gap With China Surges

The trade gap with China ballooned to a six-month high fueled by the ongoing trade war between the world’s top two economies.

Getty Images 1022551986 Smart Logistics

A Different Approach to Inventory Optimization

Move away from the mathematical formulas, and then start ‘thinking’ like a human.

Adult Backyard Planting Crop 162637

Are Agroterrorists Guarding the Hen House?

Despite industrialized farming’s ability to produce more food and do it faster, manual labor remains a critical component for growing, harvesting and processing food across the U.S., and Latinos comprise the majority of those workers.

Food For Thought

Cyber Security Threats Expose Risk in the Maritime Sector

The advent of automation, AI and other emerging technologies is exacerbating the risks and vulnerabilities in the maritime sector.

Cold Chain

Building an Integrated Cold Chain

Software and technology combined with improved processes are helping stakeholders boost food safety, visibility and efficiency.

Maersk Reefers

Achieving a Smarter and More Connected Global Cold Chain

Smart containers are promising, but overall customer service still needs a boost.

Plastic is So Passé

Plastic is So Passé

Cai

CAI Logistics Helps Satisfy UAE’s Taste for Ice Cream

CAI is seeing growth in refrigerated cargo transportation both domestically and internationally.

Soybeans

Growing Market Opportunities for U.S. Soybean Exporters

Increased use of containers is helping soybean exporters optimize their supply chain and respond quicker to changing market conditions.

Port La Aerial 04 Cover Story

Reefer Cargo Represents a Reliable Cargo Segment For US Box Ports

The Port of L.A. enjoys balanced imports/exports of perishable food, while Port Tampa Bay is eyeing growth.

U.S. Infrastructure Continues to Crumble

U.S. Infrastructure Continues to Crumble

Inma Lesielle 746452 Unsplash

Nestle’s Transparency Efforts Provide Food Safety Benefits

Food safety and supply chain transparency are dependent upon one another and closely intertwined.

Ocean Damco 03

The Ocean Shipping Sector Goes Digital

Technology innovations are delivering on BCOs’ demands for improved visibility, price transparency, and supply chain performance.

Getty Images 867128702

Vast Exposure of Supply Chain Risk

Managing the supply chain means managing risk. Enterprises can’t do one without experiencing the other in today’s global world.

Getty Images 935226186 Artificial Intelligence

Closing the Gaps in the Supply Chain

The proliferation of connected things and big data reinforces the symbiotic relationship between IoT and cloud computing to attain improved visibility.

Getty Images 935705246

Has Blockchain Lost Its Groove?

Supply chain execs are tasked with teasing out the proven from the puffery.

Port Houston Bayport Terminal

Port Houston Sees Opportunity In Perishable Food Cargoes

Infrastructure investments are key, including cold storage.

Getty Images 483611810

Who’s Going to Hold Down the Farm?

The image of the American farmer as we’ve known it is coming to an end.

IIot has the potential to boost ROI for food manufacturers, while also giving them a better understanding of consumers.

IoT is Creating a More Proactive Food Supply Chain

The data extracted and analyzed from IoT provides those in the food and beverage industry with real-time variables to operate the most efficiently and cost effectively.

Wally Cox Lost In Space 1966

Robots: Friend or Foe?

With robots and AI-driven machines expected to perform half of all productive functions in the workplace by 2025, it’s no wonder the industry is raising legitimate concerns.