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Check out my interview with Matt Heroux from Fresh Freight. Matt was named our overall Top Shipper for Food Logistics Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award. Spoiler alert: Be proactive in finding mentors in your industry! #foodlogistics #freight #produceshipper

USCS Quakertown West earns "The Johnsonville Way" Award. In 2023, Quakertown had 98% turn time performance for (trucks turned within two hours), 100% inventory accuracy, and 98% OS&D. Johnsonville hosted all of its third-party logistics partners at the company's Sheboygan Falls, WI, headquarters in early December. The event included a welcome dinner, strategy updates for warehousing, transportation and marketing, a production facility tour, and even a trip to the company store. Leading the event were Johnsonville executives Joe Aldridge, Senior 3PL Manager; and Jon Dietz, Senior Director-Planning, Distribution & Transportation. Among those representing USCS at the awards dinner were Jeff Funk, Quakertown West General Manager; and Natalie Larson, Manager of Strategic Partnerships. Read this story and more in our Q1 2024 issue: 🗞 https://lnkd.in/gQe2kAcm 01: Message from Larry Alderfer President & CEO 02: USCS hosts Customer Advisory Board to better listen, learn and support shippers 03: USCS invests in critical training for tomorrow's leaders, managers 04: USCS Quakertown West earns "The Johnsonville Way" Award 05: USCS execs lead by example in Global Cold Chain Foundation roles, activities 06: New optimized USCS structure will support growth, customer services and tomorrow's leaders 07: Data show the dramatic impact and benefit of USCS's COLDshare Consolidation shipping program 08: US Cold's COLDshare gives food producers an efficient, reliable solution 09: USCS sets low injury rate record in 2023, eyes more gains this year 10: Expansion to make USCS Tulare North, CA, site the company's largest single facility #BestinCold #BestinPeople #BestinLogistics #BestinAutomation #Sustainability #BestinSafety #TheShieldNewsletter

Voice-activated commands aren't just for the magical realms of Hogwarts—they're revolutionising real-world logistics, too. Take Drakes, the dynamic Australian supermarket chain. Logistics Manager Glenn Sutcliffe has seen firsthand how our CSnx warehouse management system has supercharged their operations. Since its founding in 1974, Drakes has grown to over 70 stores with a staggering annual turnover exceeding $1 billion. To manage this scale and prepare for future growth, they turned to WCS for a solution that matches their ambition. Our CSnx system didn't just fit the bill—it excelled. It brought voice-activated efficiency to Drakes' warehouses, seamlessly integrating with their M3, Dematic's automated goods-to-person system, and Cubiscan. This was especially impactful in the challenging environments of frozen and chilled food picking, where gloves make traditional methods slow and cumbersome. We're proud to help Drakes not just meet but exceed their logistical demands, proving that the magic of voice activation can indeed create real-world wonders. #Warehouses #ProcessEngineering #TechThatMatters #OperationsManagement #OperationalExcellence #DigitalTransformation

Kim Hadlum is the Senior Director of Inventory Planning at Armada Supply Chain Solutions, a CSCR support company. She leads teams of demand and supply planners and inventory analysts that manage the inventory within the supply chains of top restaurant brands. Learn more about Kim, her accomplishments, and her experiences in supply chain! Watch her interview: https://ow.ly/qbRc50Rh4ZT #WomenInSupplyChain

This summer saw frozen seafood leader Gorton's Seafood present its annual 2022-2023 "Warehouse of the Year" award to USCS Hazleton, PA. Importantly, it marked the second successive win for Hazleton, which also captured Gorton's top honors for their outstanding 2021- 2022 warehouse performance. READ THIS ARTICLE AND MORE in our Q3 Issue of The Shield! 🗞 https://lnkd.in/gDcUZ3uh 🗞 In this Issue: - Message from CEO, Larry Alderfer - USCS supports 'FRIDGE" Act legislation for cold chain in emerging markets. - USCS Tracy celebrates Tracy DeAnda's 40th work anniversary. - USCS Hazleton, PA, earns successive wins as "Gorton's Warehouse of the Year" - USCS designing "Best in Cold" features into new Hebron, IN, warehouse. - New custom freezer gear boasts added function, fashion.- USCS uses multiple technologies to improve, and enhance worker safety. #BestinCold #BestinPeople #BestinLogistics #BestinAutomation #Sustainability #BestinSafety #TheShieldNewsletter #FreezerGear

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Good signs that my beloved Dunkin' is positioning for growth! 💗 🧡 This week, National DCP, LLC, Dunkin's supply chain management partner, broke ground on a ~80,000 sq ft food service distribution center in Fort Worth, TX. It will be open by 2025. NDCP also recently named Harry Sinclair as their new CPO, putting his procurement and supply chain expertise to work to keep all of us 'running on Dunkin' at a reasonable price. We often talk about the importance of managing the supply chain and multi-tier supply relationships. NDCP may not a household name, but their investments are Dunkin's gain. Read more on Supply Chain Dive: https://lnkd.in/esrwxCaQ #procurement #supplychain #Dunkin Art of Procurement Buyers Meeting Point Art of Supply

Navigating Warehousing Challenges Together! At SFM, we understand the fluctuations in the operations of warehouses. Our full-time success rate is not just a number; it's a testament to the dedicated teamwork that turns obstacles into triumphs. Count on us to make your warehousing journey smoother, every step of the way. #WarehousingChallenges #InventoryManagement #LogisticsIssues #SupplyChainProblems #StorageSolutions #DistributionChallenges #WarehouseManagement #SFMServices #SupremeFacilityManagement #SupporterManufacturingUnit #FacilityManagementPune #Transportation #Warehouse #FoodServices #HardServices #SoftServices #Hospitality

Certainly, we've all had the privilege of savoring the opulent experience that HoReCa businesses bring to the table. 🌟 Just as they strive for excellence in their front-end services, it's equally crucial that their behind-the-scenes operational processes, particularly the supply chain, operate with the same finesse. At Sary, you'll find the solution, simplifying the process for you by granting access to an extensive network of suppliers, an expansive product portfolio, and a multitude of choices, all in one place 📦🚛

Today on CPO Rising — “Procurement News” https://lnkd.in/ePef-C8V We’re ending the month of June with a fresh set of Procurement News, featuring several personnel announcements, including Francesca Gamboni who has been promoted to chief supply chain officer for Volvo Cars, and Cesar Piña who takes over as SVP, CSCO for McDonald’s following Bob Stewart’s 30 years of service to the company. Check out more executive personnel announcements as well as supply management news. #procurement #chiefprocurementofficer #procurementnews #promotions #procurementexecutives #supplymanagementnews