Adding sensors and digital intelligence to physical objects was introduced as early as the 1980s. But it wasn’t until 1999 that Proctor & Gamble computer scientist, Kevin Ashton, coined the term “Internet of Things” (IoT). Since then, a multitude of...
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With the emergence of new business and customer segments in today’s rapidly changing markets, fragmentation is inevitable, given the proliferation of each segment’s own distinct needs and preferences. In other words, now more than ever, a multitude...
Successful food retailing is a complex operation that starts long before product arrives at the store. For instance, a pivotal point in this process is the transfer of product from transport vehicles to a grocer’s warehouse. Why? Because...
The cycle foods travel along the cold and value chain is called the “flow of food.” When the flow of food is subject to federal regulations, commercial and not-for-profit food service operations are legally responsible for the safety of all their...
Healthcare and food service profoundly depend on the public trust. Any deviation that consumers experience regarding medication efficacy and food safety carries the potential for the following risks:
The rise of Sensing-as-a-Service solutions has revolutionized the intersection of technology and business ecosystems. By leveraging IoT-enabled smart devices and sensors, leading businesses —from grocers and food service retailers to pharmacies and...