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New Technology Measures Invisible Shrink

New Technology Measures Invisible Shrink

Jun 5, 2013

According to The Produce News, new technology has developed ways of measuring levels of invisible shrink. Invisible shrink occurs when goods are lost in transport along route to the store or final destination. Electronic loggers, for example, have the ability to recognize “potential shrink before it becomes costly to the operation.” To read more, click HERE.

Rethinking Foodservice Delivery from the Pallet Up

Rethinking Foodservice Delivery from the Pallet Up

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Kyocera Launches Thermal Printhead for Cold Chain

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Rethinking Foodservice Delivery from the Pallet Up

Rethinking Foodservice Delivery from the Pallet Up

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Automation and AI Drive North American Packaging Machinery Growth

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Strengthen Food Safety Through Proactive Labeling Compliance

By strengthening change management practices and improving control over labeling processes through reliable traceability labeling software, food manufacturers can build a stronger foundation for regulatory compliance and food safety performance.

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Rethinking Foodservice Delivery from the Pallet Up

Rehrig Pacific

As labor challenges, delivery complexity and rising costs impact foodservice distribution, companies are rethinking delivery from trailer utilization to driver safety.

Rethinking Foodservice Delivery from the Pallet Up

Kyocera Launches Thermal Printhead for Cold Chain

Designed for refrigerated and frozen environments, the product features enhanced pulse durability and proprietary design technology to ensure stable print quality even under demanding printing conditions.

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4 Ways to Become EPR Compliant

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company

For businesses reliant on consumer packaging and foodservice ware, particularly QSRs, grocery chains, and e-commerce brands, EPR should be top of mind.

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GoAndTrack

Automation and AI Drive North American Packaging Machinery Growth

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

SKU proliferation, emerging AI applications, workforce constraints, sustainability and regulatory requirements, and rising input costs are among the forces influencing equipment decisions.

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GoAndTrack Introduces Smart Tracking Sticker for Global Shipments

Designed for pharma cold chain, high-value cargo, perishables and compliance-critical shipments requiring real-time monitoring.

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Nominations Open for 2027 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

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Revolutionizing the Last Mile: The Science Behind 0°C Freshness in Perishable Shipping

The next frontier for last-mile cold chain innovation is to replace guesswork and costly trial shipments with predictive, repeatable methods for selecting ice pack weight and insulated box specifications.

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How Biological Modeling Transforms Exposure into Instant Food Safety Signals

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As global food systems continue to expand and delivery models become more decentralized, the demand for clear, trustworthy cold chain signals will only grow.

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Iconex Introduces RFID Linerless Label Technology

Designed for logistics, distribution, e-commerce, retail, and food and grocery operations, the new solution helps organizations improve supply chain visibility, automate data collection, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency, all within a single label format.

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