Food waste along the wholesale and retail supply chain is often blamed on downstream operations failures. Its roots, however, oftentimes lie upstream. As we will explore in this post, food waste is typically a downstream consequence of inadequate...
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When times get tough, Americans get creative with how they stretch budgets. That's why today's shoppers are fighting inflation and financial strain with an unlikely hero: frozen food. Enter: what SmartSense calls "Frozenomics" — the economic aspects...
What are cold chain operations in the pharmaceutical industry?
In the United States, 165,000 clinical trials each year are carefully designed and conducted to test the safety and efficacy of drugs before they are approved by the FDA. Because many...
Benefits of supply chain security in the luxury goods industry
A secure supply chain for high-end luxury cargo is essential for maintaining product quality and brand reputation. Luxury products, from couture fashion to antique collectibles, must...
How does supply chain tracking work?
In our complex global economy, implementing Sensing-as-a-Service solutions for supply chain tracking is critical. Industries such as food service, healthcare, luxury, and fashion, which have to protect perishable...
What is cargo theft?
As the global logistics and transportation industry becomes increasingly interconnected, cargo theft has soared to a 10-year high. According to a recent report, incidents increased 46% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to...