Supply Chain
Kiwifruit operator no longer green on EPC/RFID
EPC/RFID is no longer greenfields technology for kiwifruit company EastPack. The post-harvest operator has just come through its second export season with a fully operational EPC/RFID system (radio frequency identification using Electronic Product Code), and the benefits are now well embedded in this Bay of Plenty-based business.
EastPack grabbed the lead with EPC/RFID in New Zealand, [...]
FedEx Introduces Supply Chain Information Platform
FedEx has announced SenseAwareSM, an information service that combines a Global Positioning System (GPS) sensor device and a web-based collaboration platform.The service will provide increased access to information between business partners and customers to aid in the management of supply chain interactions and will target the life sciences industry at launch.
The growth of RISK in supply chain management
We all spend copious time “optimising our supply chains” – but most of us give little thought to the fact that as we reduce costs and wastage from within our processes, we are increasing the risks within our operations !!
We need to ensure that we are managing these increased risks whilst we are, in fact, [...]
