Let’s start with a technical definition! According to Wikipedia, an unbroken cold chain is “an uninterrupted series of storage and distribution activities which maintain a given temperature range.” Putting that into perspective for consumers in a grocery store, Coors Brewing Company, as an example, states their products (Coors Light specifically) are cold from the moment …

3PL Cold Storage – The Critical Control Point in the Cold Chain Read More »

The chatter on warehouse docks and in supply-chain and cold-chain command centers throughout the world is always buzzing with the “news of the day” or with the pros and cons of a new work rule or regulation. What might appear to be “good policy” on paper turns into actual work. The standard operating procedures (SOPs) …

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Have you ever lain awake at night trying to make a decision, your mind shuffling through all of the different options you can choose from? You could be pondering a decision as simple as what to wear to work tomorrow or it could involve a long-term decision such as where to invest your retirement funds. We all have experienced a …

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The storage, warehousing and fulfillment of food and beverage products require attention to humidity and temperature, pest control, expiration dates, hygiene, and a number of other considerations. The success of your product management depends on choosing the right warehouse provider. Here is Palisades Logistics’ guide to selecting a highly qualified and well-managed food grade third-party …

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More than just meeting regulations, strong Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Management in your chemical warehouse is integral to your business success. EH&S management is a ubiquitous part of modern business. But don’t think of chemical warehouse EH&S management as just a set of requirements to meet and disregard. Successful management of these requirements will …

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Palisades Logistics Announces Brokers Logistics as its Newest Partner Palisades Logistics is pleased to announce Fiesta Warehousing & Distribution as the newest member of the Palisades Logistics’ network. Located in San Antonio, TX, and a proud affiliate of Brokers Logistics, Ltd., Fiesta offers more than 50 years of experience within the warehousing and transportation industry. …

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3PL Warehousing & Intermodal Freight in Kansas City Smart Warehousing – headquartered in Edgerton, Kansas – remains the only 3PL warehouse provider within BNSF’s Logistics Park Kansas City. Now, Smart Warehousing can stand on its own two feet, and they have proven this as they have expanded from a single facility in Lenexa, Kansas to …

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Challenges and Strategies for Omni-channel and Multi-channel Logistics Our best strategies for how to fulfill orders using omni-channel and multi-channel logistics Omni-channel logistics (also called multi-channel logistics) is increasingly important for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. Consumers increasingly expect quick and integrated delivery between physical and online sales. In fact, a study by Amazon showed …

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