A challenge that has faced the immunizations market has been not only the availability of vaccines, but transporting them to middle and lower-income nations. The cold chain to support transportation and storage has not been developed enough.

Written by SmartSense | April 23, 2020 | Pharmacy Safety, Supply Chain

The Internet of Things (IoT) is moving well up the adoption curve, with many industrial firms in multiple sectors implementing and using IoT in a lot of ways. Bain Consulting expects IoT to be prosperous well into the 2020’s. They predict a $200 billion dollar market, with industrial users accounting for just under a third of that amount.

Written by SmartSense | April 15, 2020 | Supply Chain

There are numerous factors involved in effective and efficient fleet management, including investing in the right technology and utilizing it to protect your investment. It also hinges on having a robust maintenance program to carefully maintain and manage your fleet in order to avoid unforeseen costs and expensive downtime. Excellence in fleet management also works under the premise that if it's not measured, it's...

Written by SmartSense | March 5, 2020 | Supply Chain

How do we improve traceability in food value chains? A recent report by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with McKinsey & Company outlines in great detail new strategies that stakeholders can take advantage of. They explore ways within complex and extended supply chains that those responsible for marketing perishable goods can take to improve the traceability of food shipments within their value chains as...

Written by SmartSense | February 26, 2020 | Food Safety, Supply Chain

Refrigerated and temperature-controlled cargo is becoming more popular as more commodities require specific climate conditions for transport. More and more goods are traveling around the globe, and often these commodities have a higher value because of their perishable characteristics. This includes produce and other food perishables as well as pharmaceuticals and medicinal products that must be kept in a...

Written by SmartSense | February 20, 2020 | Pharmacy Safety, Food Safety, FSMA, Supply Chain

California has experienced unusual weather throughout its 169 year history, but more recently the most populous U.S. state has seen widespread droughts and severe wind. This has caused utility companies to take proactive measures to prevent wildfires - another issue this state is no stranger to. Drought and wind contribute to starting wildfires, leading to the difficult decision of cutting off power for customers.

Written by SmartSense | February 18, 2020 | Pharmacy Safety, Food Safety, Connected Facility, Supply Chain