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Daifuku, Daiichi Storehouse & Refrigeration: How a clever hybrid approach is saving frozen food logistics from collapse

· Source: xpert.digital

In short

Frozen food logistics faces critical challenges due to extreme cold temperatures, rising labor costs, skill shortages, and increased error rates. Daiichi Storehouse & Refrigeration's automation strategy, implemented with Daifuku's technology, uses a hybrid approach by combining manual and automated processes to maximize cost savings, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This model serves as a global blueprint for frozen food logistics, emphasizing selective automation to support sustainability and ensure operational survival in a tightening labor market.

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Tags: logistics, automation, cold chain, 3PL, sustainability, traceability

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