Consumer packaged goods

Ryder System Inc. is acquiring contract manufacturing and packing company Impact Fulfillment Services in a deal involving operations in 15 states.

Beer is too expensive, but consumers are happy to spend top dollar on hard liquor.

Fleets have been able to find more control over their transportation spend using PTV Route Optimizer’s features designed to suit the specific logistical last-mile delivery needs for CPG items.

PTV Route Optimizer is more than a planning system. It provides carriers and transportation companies with a way to maximize their efficiency — and that of the driver and customer — all in one tool.

The procurement module will help companies find more sustainable suppliers, said Ethan Soloviev, chief innovation officer at HowGood.

“There’s a lot more focus on tracking the product itself” when it comes to consumer packaged goods, said Bart De Muynck, vice president of supply chain research at Gartner.

ITF onboards new customers extremely fast, regardless of size or whether the end destination is a consumer or a business.

Even environmentally indifferent consumers want sustainable shipping options

The Consumer Brands Association is urging federal action from transportation agencies to head off concerns about inflation and rising costs.

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel hosts a new podcast, The Stockout, and breaks down the consumer packaged goods market from manufacture to consumption.

Consumer Brands Association study calls for establishing a federal Office of Supply Chain to coordinate public-private strategies.

Day Three of Global Supply Chain Week will cover topics related to food and CPG supply chains. Tyson Foods Chief Sustainability Officer John Tyson is set to start the day off with global sustainability in mind.

As e-commerce continues to surge, consumers are demanding more sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. Reusable packaging solutions and strategic container designs are emerging.

Fallout within the food and beverage supply chain from COVID-19 continues and it’s unclear when, if ever, it may return to normal.

Response to DOT’s national freight strategy proposal reveals top concerns.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) released its fiscal year 2020 second-quarter results ahead of the opening bell on Thursday. The Cincinnati-based consumer products giant reported $18.2 billion in quarterly sales, […]

Polymer Logistics, which produces reusable packaging and display solutions, is being acquired by Tosca, a U.S.-based supply chain solutions provider.

Ease of doing business ranked high with drivers serving over 40 facilities.