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Happening Now: Supply Chain Prominence Brings Greater Scrutiny

May 17, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now

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As the role of supply chains has become more prominent in organizational strategy, their leaders are now more integral to and influential within the C-suite. According to Supply Chain Management Review, however, this increased importance has led to greater scrutiny in several areas, including spending, customer experience, and regulatory compliance.

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More than a Warehouse: What Food Logistics Companies Can Offer

May 16, 2024 / by Jim Marcoly posted in Shared Warehousing, west coast warehouses, Food Supply Chain, 3PL Outsourcing, Temperature Controlled Warehousing, Food Logistics, food and beverage

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Warehousing for food and beverage products entails much more than simple storage. These facilities perform critical supply chain steps that keep products safe and preserve their integrity as they make their way to your customers. In this article, we identify five key abilities to look for in food logistics companies that handle warehouse distribution for your products.

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Happening Now: US Cargo Imports Continue to Rise

May 10, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now

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According to DC Velocity, cargo imports into the US are expected to climb to over 2 million units in May. This would be the first time since last fall that imports reach that mark.

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The Guide to Choosing a Temperature-Controlled Transportation Provider

Apr 30, 2024 / by Gary Kendle posted in Cold Chain Managment, Refrigerated Trucking, Temperature Controlled Warehousing, Food Logistics, Confectionery Logistics, chemical trucking, food and beverage

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In the intricate world of temperature-controlled trucking, selecting the right provider is the key to ensuring the safety and quality of your products during transit. In this article, we cover 5 critical items to consider when choosing transportation providers for your temperature-sensitive logistics needs.

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Happening Now: Tracking Maritime Cargo Trends

Apr 25, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now

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Supply Chain Dive has developed a new cargo tracker on its website where users can track cargo activity at US ports and read the latest port-related articles. Recent additions to the page, for example, show that March cargo volumes increased 8% in Long Beach YOY and 19% in Los Angeles YOY.

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A Guide to Safe Chemical Trucking

Apr 18, 2024 / by Gary Kendle posted in Chemical Logistics, chemical trucking

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Hazardous materials barreling down the highway in an 80,000-pound tractor trailer – what can go wrong?

Unfortunately, a lot can.

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Happening Now: Employee sentiment rebounds

Apr 17, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now

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According to an article in Supply Chain Dive, a new report shows that workers are less likely to leave their positions in the next 6 months. This report from Eagle Hill Consulting also shows that employee sentiment improved during Q1 2024 after declining in the last three quarters of 2023.

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Happening Now: US retailers upgrade H1 import forecast

Apr 11, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now

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According to the JOC, US retailers have significantly revised their import forecast for the first half of 2024 upwards.  This upgrade is buoyed by ocean carriers expanding services across all coasts, signaling confidence against overcapacity concerns.

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Happening Now: Five Trends for 2024 Supply Chain Success

Apr 10, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now

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An article in SupplyChainBrain identifies the strategies, tactics and technologies that will drive supply chain success in 2024 and beyond. These include ongoing concerns like tackling the labor shortage and longer-term initiatives like embracing sustainability.

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Happening Now: U.S. Manufacturing Index Rises, Signaling Economic Improvement

Apr 4, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now

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According to MarketWatch, a leading barometer of business conditions at U.S. manufacturers turned positive in March for the first time in 17 months.  This is another sign that the industrial side of the economy is on the mend.

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