The Food Shippers of America Blog

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are creating significant employee efficiencies at Amazon — which strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company where customers can find anything they may want …

Supply chain strategies are no longer just about keeping products moving. They are about reshaping how companies operate, collaborate, and invest for the future. Several trends have shifted from buzzwords …

Anheuser-Busch, a leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and Cutwater Spirits, recently announced a new $7.4 million investment in its Los …

Cargo theft is a complex and moving target — and costs supply chains as much as $35 billion annually, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Cargo theft also causes …

Dollar Tree, Inc. recently announced it has purchased a 1.25M square-foot distribution center (DC) in Litchfield Park, AZ, outside of Phoenix. A member of Food Shippers of America (FSA), Dollar …

Outsourcing warehousing has become a critical strategy for food companies looking to stay agile in today’s volatile supply chain environment – particularly as inflation, supply chain disruptions, and rapidly shifting …

Trucking activity in the United States increased again in August, pushing the level up to the highest point since December 2023. Specifically, truck freight tonnage rose 0.9% after gaining 11% …

Tariffs have become a defining factor in global trade this year, and food companies are among the hardest hit. From rising input costs to disrupted sourcing strategies, the burden of …

Retailers are racing to meet rising consumer expectations for speed, and next-day delivery has quickly become the new standard in food and grocery. What was once a premium service is …

At Starbucks, a premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee with more than 40,000 stores worldwide, every innovation circles back to a straightforward mission: Enhancing the art of coffee while …