Food & Beverage

Proponents Go on the Road to Promote Adoption of E-Air

July 3, 2013

Momentum seems to be surging for the multilateral e-Air Waybill with the recent endorsement by the Airforwarders Association and the Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America.

Orbis Unveils New Generation of Reusable Packaging

July 2, 2013

Orbis Corp.

Orbis Corp., a manufacturer of reusable packaging, has introduced the next generation of StakPaks.

Is the President's National Export Initiative a Dud?

July 1, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It's been more than three years since the Obama Administration launched its National Export Initiative (NEI), with much ballyhoo. The stated goal of the massive effort was to double U.S. exports within five years - from $1.57tr in 2009 to a projected $3.14tn in 2015.

Critical Success Factors for Supply Chain Planning

June 27, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The director of supply chain planning at Barilla discusses the importance of effective supply chain planning to corporate performance and outlines critical success factors for an effective planning organization.

How Distributors Are Meeting Today's Biggest Challenges

June 25, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Ever-increasing customer expectations are forcing distributors to take a more intelligent approach to putaway, picking and labor management, says Allan Kohl, president and chief executive officer of KOM International.

3PLs Working Together? Really?! Ask Mondelez International!

June 25, 2013

Cory Ann Holst, Randy Hatheway, Ray Bisczat and Shelly Cihak

Four Critical Questions to Ask When Evaluating Your Customs Brokerage Partner

June 24, 2013

Livingston International

Not all service providers are created equal - and a less than optimal partnership can affect your bottom line.

How to Make Your Forecast a Little Less Wrong

June 24, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Rick Davis, vice president of business planning with Kellogg USA.

Report: CPG Companies, Retailers Shift Focus to 'New Rules of Consumer Engagement'

June 24, 2013

Grocery Manufacturers Association, PwC

Retailers and consumer packaged goods companies are dealing with new rules of consumer engagement as they seize opportunities from advanced technology and the digitally connected consumer, according to the 2013 Financial Performance Report by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and PwC US, titled Growth Strategies: Unlocking the Power of the Consumer.

Food Wholesaler Saves Company with Demand Forecasting & Replenishment Solution

June 21, 2013

Challenge: A European food wholesaler faced negative growth amidst ailing economic conditions in Europe. A major customer threatened to leave because orders were not being filled reliably. Inaccurate demand forecasting was at the center of the problem. Conventional solutions only proved to increase inventory levels, decrease cash flow, and did nothing to improve customer satisfaction. The entire business was in jeopardy.

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.