The cold supply chain is responsible for transferring perishable products safely to the customer
The cold supply chain is responsible for transferring perishable products, such as fresh produce, dairy products, meat, and pharmaceuticals, safely from the producer to the customer.
Southwest COO says, “we’re sorry”, to the Senate
After being called to a Senate panel on Thursday, Chief Operations Officer for Southwest Airlines Andrew Watterson apologized to Congress for the holiday issues that stranded passengers across the United States.
Gallup poll results say half the country feels financially crippled
The worst poll results since 2009, most Americans are feeling “worse off” now than they were last year - an even greater number, 61%, of those who make less than $40,000 are financially stressed.
Retail companies want to engage with customers with their return policies
By offering a simple and convenient returns process, retailers can improve customer satisfaction and build loyalty.
While avian flu runs rampant through the chicken population, egg prices will remain high
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak that has resulted in the death of over 58 million birds will force egg prices to remain elevated, according to Wells Fargo’s Agri-Food Institute sector manager, Kevin Bergquist.
Super Bowl Sunday demands a massive transfer of avocados
Avocados are a popular ingredient in a variety of dishes, mainly guacamole, which is a staple at many Super Bowl parties.
Customers can expect fresher produce with the implementation of automation
While it's important to note that while automation can help improve the efficiency and quality of the supply chain, it's only one part of the solution.
Artificial Intelligence can sniff out those counterfeit bags
While the counterfeit market has only become more impressive to the naked eye over the last decade, Artificial Intelligence is beginning to stamp out the market’s confidence.
The electric vehicle transition isn’t all butterflies and rainbows
Electric vehicles are often more expensive than their internal combustion engine counterparts, making them less accessible to the average consumer.
The Federal Reserve raised the interest rates by a quarter point this week
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Consumer confidence dropped in January
According to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, the drop accounted for two points - standing at 107.1, as opposed to 109.0 in December.
EV boasts many benefits, but there are negatives for consumers to consider
The jeopardy to the consumer choosing an electric car over a gas-powered car includes the limited range of electric vehicles, higher upfront costs, and a lack of charging infrastructure in some areas.
Consumers are willing to wait for sustainably delivered goods, according to survey
Overall, consumers may be willing to delay e-commerce delivery in favor of sustainability because they believe it is the right thing to do, and they see it as a way to support companies that are working to reduce their environmental impact.
Amazon unveils a prescription drug discount program, RxPass
RxPass is the company’s latest launch that will provide a subscription service to customers who already pay for Prime memberships.
Chatbot Technology is on the rise, even in the supply chain industry
Chatbots can automate routine tasks such as order tracking, inventory management, and customer service, freeing up human resources for more complex and strategic tasks.
FAA places blame for nationwide outage squarely on one contractor
Approximately 10,000 flights were delayed last week due to what’s being called a “human error” by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Prepare yourselves, air travelers: United Airlines predicts rough skies ahead
CEO Scott Kirby is speculating that many airlines won’t be able to manage the number of flights on their rosters this year.
The frozen food supply chain is on a roll
The head of Conagra Brands Inc., CEO Sean Connolly, is speaking up about the growth of the frozen food industry.
From Twitter to Tesla, Elon Musk’s talk has him in some trouble
After taking the social media conglomerate private in 2022 (sparking both praise and backlash), Musk is now facing the fallout from an ill-fated tweet he made in August 2018.
Fuel price instability: can it be predicted?
Logistics companies and regular U.S. consumers are both preparing for a volatile year to combat the insanity of gas prices over 2022.