What if there was a system that could securely track assets and transactions within a business network? What if you could see into the operations of 100 other business partners? Imagine the efficiencies it could bring across your supply chain! This is blockchain. What is Blockchain Technology? Essentially, it is a chain of digital blocks that […]
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The Future of Warehouse Technology: The Internet of Things
You may have heard the Internet of Things as an industry buzzword, but what exactly does it mean? The IoT refers to virtually connected objects that communicate with one another through technology. The 3 basic components required are sensors, internet connectivity, and processors that provide the computing power. With sensors from the physical device, information […]
The Future of Warehouse Technology: Image Recognition
Image Recognition Technology is software that is able to identify and classify elements in an image. It refers to machine vision and the computing powers that are increasingly similar to what humans can do. It is also a central concept in our current blog series – the future of warehouse technology. In Part 1 and […]
The Future of Warehouse Technology: Robotics
In this 4-part blog series, we will look at the ways warehouse technology has transformed the supply chain. Topics we will cover include robotics, drones, image recognition technology, and the Internet of Things. Remember when warehousing was a labor intensive trade that required numerous workers and line managers? Now, humans and machines work together in […]
Single-Use Plastics: Transitioning the Supply Chain
What are Single-Use Plastics? Single-use plastics are used only once before they are thrown out or recycled. In recent years, cities from all over the world have began imposing restrictions on them. It started out with plastic grocery bags. And now, the campaign for reducing plastic waste has led to the ban of other single-use […]
How Meal Kit Delivery Services Manage Their Supply Chains
Having fresh, ready-to-cook meals delivered to your door may seem like a simple way to get food on the table. However, the supply chain behind every meal kit delivery business is both complex and time-pressured. These companies must invest more effort into ensuring seamless logistics – from sourcing the ingredients, portioning and packaging the meals, […]
