How IoT, Blockchain Help Track Assets in the Food Supply Chain

Proper asset management and preservation is essential for food retailers to improve their bottom lines.

September 10, 2018

IoT condition monitoring tags collect information about a product to determine freshness and enable intelligent pallet routing.

IoT condition monitoring tags collect information about a product to determine freshness and enable intelligent pallet routing.

Inventory represents roughly 15 percent of all corporate assets for the average company. If it’s managed poorly, the results will flow directly to the bottom line.

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Nominations Open for 2024 Pros to Know Award

NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories, whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain

December 5, 2023

Register now to learn more about what's in store for 2024 and beyond. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Supply Chain Visibility, AI, Cold Chain, Electrification and more.

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ChatGPT-Based AI Tool for Supply Chain Sector

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Generative AI to Become Integral Part of Enterprise Software Offerings in 2024

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Forecast at Scale Solution Ushers in New Era of Demand Planning

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We Won’t Get Fooled Again: De-Risking AI/ML in the Supply Chain

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Women in Supply Chain: Learning from a Career Pivot

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Machine Learning-Powered Insights for Supply Chain Planning

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How Generative AI Supercharges Procurement

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Becoming an Innovation Leader to Achieve Digital Transformation

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Fleet Optimization in the AI Era: Transforming the Future of Fleet Management

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The Instant Offer Rate tool further enhances the carrier's online booking portal to streamline the booking process, provide faster response times and offer improved levels of customer service.

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Transportation | Warehouse Optimization to Acquire ProvisionAI

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Manufacturers Remain Optimistic for 2024: Study

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Just 9% of Supply Chains Expect to Gain Value from Uncertainty

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FourKites’ Inbound Visibility Solution to Enhance End-to-End, Shipment- and Order-Level Insights Across Suppliers

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How AI Enhances Defense in Supply Chain Security

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Taking a Strategic Approach to Implementing Data Analytics

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