Responsiveness in recalls
15 August, 2013 by Dannielle FurnessThe tentacles of a supply chain are far-reaching. There are so many players, steps and processes and therefore so many opportunities for error - human or otherwise. Every industry faces a degree of exposure as product moves down the line, but none is more vulnerable than food manufacture and processing, where the simplest of mistakes can have extreme consequences.
The Avolution has begun
13 June, 2013A new avocado marketing company has been launched. The Avolution brings together producers from around Australia to ensure a 12-month supply of avocados.
Authenticateit track and trace system
31 May, 2013Authenticateit has launched a track and trace system to help stop manufacturers, retailer and shoppers unwittingly buying and selling counterfeit goods.
Transport and distribution
30 May, 2013 by Emeritus Professor Harry Lovell OAM, FAIPThe container and associated handling systems have not only revolutionised distribution, they have also impacted on design, packaging material and reduced inventories.
JDA eight cloud-based supply chain planning and optimisation software
26 April, 2013The Supply Chain Company has announced the release of JDA eight, which brings together more than 30 different products on a single platform, unifying supply chain planning, optimisation and business analytics for deployment in the cloud.
Turck individually configurable RFID handheld readers
18 December, 2012Turck is expanding its range of RFID handheld devices that can be tailored to the requirements of the individual user. The devices include a customised user interface, RFID tags and stationary read/write heads if required.
Free guide for managing supply chain risk launched
10 December, 2012The Food and Drink Federation has launched a free guide to help food and drink companies identify and manage supply chain risks. Suitable for small and large companies, the guide forms part of an approach to sustainable sourcing.
Finding fresh food contamination sources faster
17 October, 2012A new food supply mapping technique is forecast to shorten the time it takes to track down contaminated food sources by showing how product flows through the distribution supply chain.
There’s an app for that: Nestlé product data accessible through GoScan app
23 July, 2012Where would we be without the iPhone? Consumers will soon be able to access extended data on Nestlé products via GS1’s GoScan app, due to be released later this year.
GS1 NZ announces online service for rapid recall or withdrawal of products
01 June, 2012GS1 New Zealand is urging companies in the food and grocery sector to register for ProductRecallnz, an online service for rapid recall or withdrawal of products in consumer supply chains.
Psion Omnii XT15 handheld computer
28 April, 2012Dematic has released the Psion Omnii XT15 handheld computer. Designed for rugged industrial operation, the XT15’s display can withstand a 1.25 joule impact breakage. The computer is fully modular, allowing users to change components when necessary rather than replacing the whole unit.
JDA software implementation helps Wrigley manage its supply chain
02 November, 2011Wrigley has implemented JDA Software’s Space & Category Management solutions to manage its large volume of retail planograms, fixtures, floor plans, store/cluster data, product attributes and performance information.
JDA Software supply chain assessment tool
04 May, 2011 byJDA Software is offering free supply chain assessments. Its assessment tool combines the best of traditional online value calculators and on-site assessments from consultants or technology vendors to deliver a simple, quick process that packs a lot of analytic horsepower.
Traceability and Brazilian UHT milk
23 February, 2011 byBrazilian food cooperative Aurora is harnessing Tetra Pak’s next-generation traceability solution to increase production efficiency and add brand value to a newly launched UHT milk product.
Coca-Cola Amatil NZ goes to GS1net
21 December, 2010 byCoca Cola Amatil (NZ), a leading NZ producer of soft drinks, diet drinks, juices and juice drinks, waters, energy drinks, sports drinks and cordials, has become GS1net live using Bizcaps’ E2 software to publish data to GS1net for its trading partner Foodstuffs.
