Logistics

ABA Members and the baking supply chain have one of the largest trucking fleets in the country, constantly supplying America’s families with baked goods.

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Tray theft informational posters (936.31 KB)

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Legislators: Reusable Plastic Tray Theft (875.85 KB)

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Supervisors: What to know about tray theft (325.24 KB)

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Drivers: How to report tray theft (161.4 KB)

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WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

Complicated regulations burden bakers already struggling with capacity issues. ABA makes targeted advocacy efforts tackling pressing issues facing the bakery supply chain.

ABA unravels complicated policy priorities

Many policy priorities quickly become complicated, with differing state and federal laws and regulations. ABA has been particularly focused on issues relating to the driver shortage, plastic tray loss, and technology innovation.

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The logistics of feeding America's families

ABA’s charge to create policy and practical solutions in the logistics space has never been more critical. Issues ranging from equipment loss, personnel challenges, and food safety all affect the logistics of getting baked goods to America’s families.

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ABA'S POSITION ON LOGISTICS

In order to safely and efficiently deliver the essential baked goods to the American people, the baking industry relies on robust distribution operations. Logistics professionals work every day to ensure an abundant food supply across our nation amidst public health emergencies and natural disasters.

ABA supports sound transportation policies and regulations that allow for robust infrastructure and the flexibility needed to ensure the food supply, while also maintaining the safety of the employee and public. ABA continues to advocate for improved infrastructure around the country to ensure the delivery of the essential goods by road and rail.

A CLOSER LOOK AT REUSABLE PLASTIC TRAY THEFT

Reusable plastic trays are integral to the distribution of baked goods. In North America, it is estimated that the food industry’s annual reusable plastic tray, crate, and pallet losses exceed $500 million. ABA has produced impactful success on the state level in our pursuit to fight the harmful effects of tray loss through policymaking.

How the baking industry fights plastic tray theft