Food & Beverage

How Driscoll's Is Tilling Its Demand Chain for Food’s Data-Driven Future

November 20, 2020

Ever since access to ubiquitous real-time data emerged as a technological reality, businesses have been lured by the possibility of redirecting their supply chains toward a model driven by demand. Applying analytics software to make sense of big data could allow organizations to close the gap between demand and supply.

Meal-Kit Delivery Services Are Riding a Wave of Demand. But Will It Crash?

November 16, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Meal-kit delivery services, already on a steady growth curve prior to this year, have seen sales explode with the coming of COVID-19. Now they’re scurrying to keep pace with demand — and hang on to their customers.

Dining-Out Drought Means Less Food Grease for Biofuel

November 16, 2020

Bloomberg

As oil refiners face an uncertain future for fossil fuels, many are investing millions to convert refineries into renewable diesel plants — and racing to secure the materials needed to feed the plants.

Brexit Delays Spark Rush for Warehouse Space

November 12, 2020

Bloomberg

British businesses are racing to secure extra storage space as the risk that the country leaves the single market at the end of the year without a trade deal threatens their supply chains.

What’s Ahead Under President Joe Biden, Industry by Industry

November 8, 2020

Bloomberg

Here’s a breakdown of how a Biden presidency may affect some two dozen U.S. industries and what might rise to the top of his agenda as he takes over from Donald Trump in January.

Five Ways That Retailers Can Take Charge of Product Returns

Five Ways Retailers Can Take Charge of Product Returns

November 5, 2020

Purolator International

Retailers have a growing number of options to make the best of reverse logistics.

EDITOR'S Q&A

A Look at FSMA’s New Food-Traceability Rule

November 5, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

As part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a new rule requiring stricter controls over the monitoring of food products throughout the supply chain.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Vs. Salesforce

November 4, 2020

Alithya

How do you choose the right customer relationship management software for your business?

Five Tips for Preserving Your Supply Chain During and After a Disaster

November 4, 2020

Oliver Wight

What’s the best way to cope with a crisis?

What Is Modern Supply-Chain Management? Turn Data Insights Into Actions

November 4, 2020

Alithya

Here's what “digital transformation” really looks like in a supply chain.

Food & Beverage

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the food and beverage industries. Learn how food and beverage companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.