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Latest Advances and Applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) Technology

DELMIA Quintiq

The Internet of Things, or IoT, is the name that the IT folks have given to the now billions of physical devices throughout the world that are connected to the internet. Besides traffic lights, the IoT is being put to use in creating smart common areas in cities around the world. Connected Smart Cars.

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The Food Supply Chain is a Natural Home for Blockchain Technology

Enterra Insights

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes, “Food producers recall their products from the marketplace when the products are mislabeled or when the food may present a health hazard to consumers because the food is contaminated or has caused a foodborne illness outbreak.”[1] ”[2].

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Your Guide to Understanding & Minimizing Inventory Costs (with Formula)

RFgen

Therefore, a strategic approach to managing these costs is not just beneficial but essential for maintaining a competitive edge and financial health. These costs accumulate over time, affecting the financial health of a business. To avoid stockouts, your organization must take a proactive approach to inventory management.

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Practicing Social Distancing while Keeping Inventory Moving during COVID-19 pandemic

PINC

Fortunately, there are a variety of technologies available that increase driver safety and also help run more efficient operations now and in the world after COVID-19.” PINC Kiosk includes a touchscreen kiosk with an optional PINC RFID tag dispenser for drivers to self-check-in or out.

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Mastering the Art of Inventory: Unlocking Business Success with Accurate Management and Barcode Technology

RFgen

Supply chain experts estimate the highest accuracy achievable with paper processes to be about 60%—woefully inadequate compared to 99.8%, which is considered world-class. RFID tags can store more information than barcodes and do not require line-of-sight scanning. Increasing accuracy by even 0.1%

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IOT SupplyChain Tools (Internet of Things)

ModusLink Corporation

The concept of IoT (internet of things) is aimed at providing a global interconnected network infrastructure for connecting objects to the cyber- physical world. The system enables smartphones to read the NFC tag on packages and allows the operator to read the information needed (Hou, 2016). World Health Organization.

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IoT Benefits for Supply Chain Operations

Enterra Insights

Robert Schmid ( @roberteschmid ), chief futurist for Deloitte, observes, “Whenever I think of IoT, it’s about bringing the physical into the digital world. From digital twins to connected sensors and even QR codes, it’s about getting that physical aspect into the digital world.”[2] Some of those benefits are discussed below.