Materials handling & storage and supply chain > Supply chain & traceability (RFID/barcodes)

UK study of synthetic chemicals found in food

15 September, 2022

A study of common organophosphate esters (OPEs) found in UK foods could lead to more food producers taking another look at their supply chain.


Using voice to improve supply chain efficiency

02 September, 2022

Workplace food manufacturing and delivery company Tasty Fresh has adopted a voice picking system from Dematic, which resulted in a jump in productivity.


Tasmanian cherries use fingerprint tech to reduce counterfeits

04 July, 2022

Reid Fruits has experienced a decline in product counterfeiting of its cherries in Asian markets as a result of using a Smart Fingerprint solution.


New wholesale distribution centre announced for Victoria

30 June, 2022

Metcash has signed an agreement with the Goodman Group to construct and lease a distribution centre in Truganina.


'Lettuce' deliver on food traceability: new guide released

20 June, 2022

A user-friendly how-to guide for tackling traceability across the Aussie organic supply chain has been released — so when is our next lettuce delivery?


From farm to shop: bringing IoT to the supply chain

17 June, 2022

A large Israeli supermarket chain has worked with IoT specialist Wiliot to manage its cold chain using a reusable transport Item.


Using blockchain technology to keep track of palm oil origin

30 March, 2022

By adopting a blockchain solution, Unilever is hoping to keep track of its palm oil and prevent the inclusion of unverified, unsustainable sources.


The three golden rules of cold chain supply

01 March, 2022

The road from paddock to plate can be a long one in a vast, sun-baked country like Australia.


Food traceability about to get fruity with Australian Table Grapes

01 March, 2022

Australian Table Grapes are leading the way in food traceability — benefitting from a $650,000 investment that is developing producer-to-consumer traceability.


Photonic application project could benefit food industry

17 January, 2022

A UK-based project is exploring optical frequency comb (OFC) technology and the development of many practical applications such as sensing for the food industry.


Tracking oysters with blockchain

12 January, 2022

A company is using blockchain for oysters to reduce theft and keep track of provenance and sustainability.


Traceability with a cherry on top

21 December, 2021

A Tasmanian cherry company has used AgPick's automated tracking technology in order to manage its workforce while also increasing traceability.


Keeping supply chains stable using mathematics

02 December, 2021

To avoid supply bottlenecks and empty supermarket shelves, Fraunhofer researchers are developing software solutions using mathematics methods.


National Traceability Accord announced

16 November, 2021

The accord offers signatories guidance on how to best and most efficiently implement traceability for the supply chain.


How IoT improves supply chain sustainability

29 October, 2021

Some of the benefits that IoT technology brings to a supply chain's sustainability include energy effiiciency, improved logistics, reduced waste and many more.


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