The hurricane season of 2017 has been one for the record books, and it’s only half over. Harvey and Irma both made landfall in the U.S. as Category 4 hurricanes—the first time this has occurred in the Atlantic since 1851. Both were then followed by Jose, yet another Category 4.

Written by SmartSense | November 1, 2017 | Pharmacy Safety

In our fast-paced world, it’s often more convenient to go to a local sub shop or restaurant instead of planning a sit-down meal at home or packing a lunch. According to a recent Zagat poll, respondents said they eat out an average of 4.5 times per week at the 600,000 restaurants in the United States.

Written by SmartSense | October 24, 2017 | Food Safety

Tech innovation is impacting everything today, and it’s an exciting time for convenience stores. From kiosks and micromarkets to “limited selection” and “hyper” formats, non-traditional C-Stores are the fastest growing segment in the market. These new arrangements offer consumers and vendors a host of benefits.

Written by SmartSense | October 18, 2017 | Food Safety

When installing continuous temperature monitoring systems for food and medication safety initiatives, device placement should be at the very top of your list of considerations. This decision requires careful thought, and in-field testing and proofs of concept can definitely benefit the process. Here’s why:

Written by SmartSense | October 13, 2017 | Connected Facility

Micromarkets are a nationwide phenomenon that is reinventing our conventional models of convenience in the foodservice industry. While not radically different from previous vending models, micromarkets promise consumers more access to fresh food and beverages in workplaces and living environments, typically with limited vending options.

Written by SmartSense | October 3, 2017 | Food Safety

Disasters like the recent hurricanes can be costly for companies that rely on power to keep their products protected. Using both temperature and power outage data, our pharmacy clients were able to assess both product and revenue loss in ways that allowed them to continue to assist patients to the best of their best ability. We evaluated power outages across 1,200 locations we monitor in Florida to generate a...

Written by SmartSense | September 27, 2017 | Connected Facility