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Pandemic Spurs Change to Touchless
The global pandemic is accelerating companies' plans to incorporate touchless technology, reports Warc.
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing a reappraisal of much of the technology we use in public spaces and is also accelerating automation efforts in logistics and the supply chain; a recent report predicts the market for next-generation logistics systems in Japan is set to more than double to ¥651 billion from 2018 to 2025.
Read more...Blockchain Moves in the Wine Industry
Blockchain is being used in the wine supply chain to prevent fraud, reports Coin Telegraph.
Tampering, theft and counterfeiting have caused the wine industry millions of dollars in lost revenue. Symbol, an enterprise-friendly blockchain project from the NEM ecosystem is now providing blockchain technology amid further frauds in wine productions, according to a blog post published by NEM on July 4.
Read more...Supply Chains Steamline with GeoSpatial Data
According to GeoSpatial World, companies are seeking to improve their supply chains by using geospatial and digital tools.
The recent outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has affected the business world in many ways. Global and local supply chains have proven to be very weak and unprepared for this kind of situation. That includes food supply chains as well.
Read more...Self Driving Tech Heads to Amazon
According to Supply Chain, Amazon is investing in self driving startup Zoox.
The full cost of the purchase price is unlikely to be revealed by Amazon or Zoox, with the deal to be announced today.
Read more...Will the Supply Chain Continue to Flex?
The first half of 2020 saw companies either closing or finding their products in high demand, and supply chains have shifted to accommodate these changes, but can the supply chain continue to flex with these changes, reports CMS Wire.
The economic roller coaster of the first half of the year left many businesses slowing down or shuttering completely, while others found their products suddenly in high demand.
Read more...Can the Supply Chain Continue As Is?
According to Supply Chain, Covid is forcing industry leaders to rethink how the current supply chain works.
One hot topic that has arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic is the importance of rethinking current supply chains and the benefits enabled by both their digitalization and the use of virtual inventories. The combination of additive manufacturing (AM) and digitization will likely encourage industries to rethink their approach to supply chain
Read more...Antwerp's Port Looking for Supply Chain Solutions
According to Port Technology, the Port of Antwerp is working to create solutions to global supply chain challenges.
In a statement, the port said it will join with 36 partners to look for ways to “enable seamless transport of goods” and will focus particularly on the operational opportunities offered by Industry 4.0, hyperloop and autonomous vehicles.
Read more...Covid Causing Investment in Supply Chain
According to Pitch Book, pressures on the supply chain are causing industry experts to make investments in the supply chain.
The rise of the digital economy is putting new pressure on the traditional global supply chain. Businesses are demanding better visibility across delivery and supply channels, quicker shipping capabilities and the ability to source products on-demand to reflect real-time conditions at the consumer level.
Read more...Glass Supply Chain Frayed
According to ABC 7, the glass supply chain is strained causing shortages for drugmakers looking to find a cure for Covid.
Even though many potential COVID-19 vaccines require different pharmaceutical ingredients and processes, drugmakers the world over have found themselves racing to acquire a key ingredient without which they can't distribute their live-saving drugs: glass.
Read more...One Network & TruckerCloud Work Together
There is a new joint venture between TruckerCloud and One Network Enterprises, reports Port Technology.
According to a statement, the platform allows customers to access continuous status updates at every point in the transportation journey.
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