Serialization and the Food Supply Chain

Serialization and the Food Supply Chain

March 13, 2013

The use of serialization technology in the food supply chain is a new and exciting field. Some recent advancements will be demonstrated at Propak Africa 2013. To read more, click HERE.

Top Software & Tech Award Resized

2024 Top Software & Tech Award: Nominations Open

This award spotlights new-to-market and enhancements to existing software and technology solutions designed to provide automation, efficiency and visibility to the supply chain space. Submissions close Sept. 23.

With emerging technologies taking hold across the supply chain industry, the role of TMS and other emerging technologies is ever-changing.

Emerging Technologies Bring New Opportunities to Freight Management

Thanks to emerging technologies, the freight management industry continues to evolve and bring new opportunities for moving freight along the cold chain.

Women in Supply Chain Forum: Ulta Beauty, Uber Freight, Coca-Cola to Lead Content Sessions

Register today for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.

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Wiliot Launches GenAI Tool for Insights into End-to-End Supply Chains

Wiliot announces the launch of WiliBot, a generative AI (GenAI) chatbot that enables natural-language conversations with any ambient IoT-connected product.

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PHT Growth Fund to Acquire and Invest in Post-Harvest Cold Chain

PHT Investment Group launched a new fund as a next step in its mission to transform the post-harvest infrastructure sector.

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Starting a Sustainability Journey is Not Trivial. Here’s Why.

Christopher Mejia-Argueta, research scientist and director of the Food and Retail Operations Lab, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, talks about how to start a sustainable journey, what are the key drivers and more.

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How Supply Chain Visibility Fights Recalls and Improves Quality Control

To ensure a standard that protects product quality, prevents recalls and strengthens reputation, manufacturers must leverage technology that promotes full visibility and quality control across the entirety of their supply chain.

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How Shippers Can Stay Proactive During Active Hurricane Season

In the wake of natural disasters, logistics teams are on the front lines of recovery, whether it’s quickly diverting supplies to communities in need or rerouting journeys to ensure shipments are completed safely. Here's why shippers must stay proactive.

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Registrar Corp Acquires Foodsteps, Expands Supply Chain Transparency

Registrar Corp acquired Foodsteps, a UK-based company dedicated to helping food businesses reduce the environmental impact of their products.

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Evigence’s FreshSense to Unlock New Era of Freshness Transparency and Traceability

Evigence launched FreshSense, new sensors with patented chemistry-embedded QR codes that provides food companies and cold chain leaders data-driven freshness insights at the case or unit level.

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Food Safety Compliance Services for Manufacturers and Importers

Food manufacturing facilities and food importers can now benefit from three new services introduced by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. to help ensure compliance with the industry’s complex regulations and standards.

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Hurricane Beryl Projected to Cause up to $32B in Damage: AccuWeather

AccuWeather’s preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Beryl sits at $28-32 billion.

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The Role of Pest Management in Food Processing

By understanding the common pests and associated risks, implementing preventative strategies and bringing in pest experts when needed, food processing professionals can safeguard public health and ensure their facilities remain pest free.

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The Impact and Opportunities of SNAP Rule 26

The finalization of SNAP Rule 26 should be considered more of an opportunity than a requirement. Here's why.

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Food & Beverage Packaging Regulations: Navigating Compliance with a Digital Thread

Adhering to the upcoming regulations requires the development of a comprehensive digital ecosystem that facilitates the integration of information across production processes.

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With Summer Storms Looming, Food Manufacturers Must Turn to Tech

With another “unprecedented” year of natural hazards coming, it is time for manufacturers to focus the power of their predictive systems on contingency planning for heat waves, droughts, severe storms, and other climate-related concerns.

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Prioritizing Sanitization in Cold Food Processing

Maintaining a delicate balancing act requires robust standard operating procedures, comprehensive training programs, a dedicated staff, and a culture of prioritizing food safety.

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Strategies for Empowering F&B Companies in Regulatory Standards

As the industry embraces new technologies and consumer demands shift, continuous improvement and adaptation will be essential in ensuring the safety and integrity of the F&B supply chain for years to come.

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How the Food Industry Can Prepare for New Era of Risk Management

Food logistics companies can apply the principles of Assurance 4.0 to make data-driven decisions and move to a model of continuous assurance to identify threats and protect their operations.

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PLM Fleet Named Overall Top Supply Chain Project Winner for Cold Chain Traceability Solutions

Don Durm, VP, customer solutions for PLM Fleet, talks about the overall objective of the project in collaboration with The Ohio State University, its IoT solution PLM TrustLink and what's next for revolutionizing the cold food chain.

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Traceability is Key to Protecting Human Rights in Supply Chains

Investing in advanced traceability solutions is a strategic necessity, pivotal for adhering to new regulations and defining a brand’s values.

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Decoding the Food and Beverage Roadmap for Environmental Stewardship

As the ESG movement continues to build steam, balancing the consumer preferences with new product innovation will be top of mind in a future defined by environmental stewardship.

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Cold Chain Solution Protects Temperature-Sensitive Cargo

Overhaul launched Cold Chain Quality Solution, a software solution that delivers unparalleled risk and quality management for time and temperature-sensitive cargo for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and high-value food and beverage sectors.

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Can Food Supply Chains Keep Up with the EV Revolution?

EVs are a game-changer for food delivery and distribution, offering both environmental and economic benefits. But it also brings its own challenges. Here's a breakdown.

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How QMS Software Revolutionizes Quality Management in Food and Beverage

In today's era of data-driven decision-making, here's how investments in quality software are reshaping industry practices.

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Ambient IoT Food Safety Initiative to Help Food Industry Create Safer, More Traceable Supply Chains

Wiliot developed Ambient IoT, a new food safety initiative that works to create completely transparent and traceable supply chains through the adoption of ambient Internet of Things technology.

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Curbing Food Waste with Real-Time Monitoring

Through remote, real-time monitoring and management of temperature conditions throughout a journey, carriers can ensure the quality and safety of perishable goods, boosting transparency and customer satisfaction.