Food supply
Procurant and Fusionware have partnered to launch a groundbreaking integration that streamlines the fresh food supply chain, eliminating manual order entry, reducing EDI complexity, and providing real-time synchronization of orders, inventory, and shipments. This collaboration aims to improve operational agility, accelerate onboarding, and ensure regulatory compliance without the need for
Food supply
This summer's extreme weather events have caused significant disruptions to global food production, with Europe facing severe crop stress, East Asia experiencing mixed yields, and the US benefiting from abundant rains. The consequences of this weather pattern will be felt in the coming months, with rising prices and
Food supply
India's agritech sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by the entrepreneurial spirit of young tech professionals, the growth of the food supply chain, and the increasing demand for quality food. From early-stage experimentation to mainstream recognition, agritech has become a key area of
Environmental sustainability
Research conducted by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences has highlighted the critical role that energy efficiency plays in the cold food supply chain. According to the study, cold food supply chains consume 19% of the energy used in the food processing industry, emphasizing the need for enhanced energy efficiency
Environmental sustainability
A recent study examining the influence of international environmental regulations on firms' environmental policies and supply chain sustainability practices has shed light on the critical role of regulation in driving sustainability outcomes. The research, conducted by investigators from Wuhan Business University, analyzed data from 300 textile firms across India,
Environmental sustainability
In a breakthrough study published in the International Journal of Production Economics, researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have shed new light on the strategic peril of sustainable logistics innovations under channel co-opetition. The study, titled "Strategic Peril of Sustainable Logistics Innovations Under Channel Co-opetition," examines the
Food supply
A recent systematic review by researchers from University College London has shed new light on the use of digitalization to address food waste and loss (FWL) events in the food supply chain (FSC). The review, which analyzed 4277 abstracts and titles, as well as 129 full-text papers on the topic
Food supply
Agriculture research aims to tackle the challenges in food security through effective supply chain management, as highlighted in a recent study published in the Journal of Advances in Food Science, Sustainable Agriculture, and Agroindustrial Engineering. The study focused on Kebonagung Bulog Warehouse, Malang, and employed the Fuzzy-Analytical Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy-AHP)
Food supply
In the face of rising global trade tensions and climate change, the agri-food industry is grappling with unprecedented supply chain disruptions. CEO Shin Ho-shik of Tridge, a leading AI-based agri-food data platform, believes that information asymmetry is a critical issue that needs to be addressed to ensure global food security.
Food supply
Researchers from the University of Turin in Italy have developed a comprehensive typology to identify the characteristics and contributions of circular agri-food startups, particularly in the context of a circular economy (CE) transition. The framework, which categorizes startups into three distinct groups, aims to inform tailored policies and facilitate a
Environmental sustainability
As the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry continues to evolve, packaging is emerging as a strategic lever for brand engagement, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and operational efficiency. The sector is witnessing a critical transformation, with innovation and environmental consciousness defining the next decade of growth. Key players are investing in
Environmental sustainability
The BMW iX3, the first model from the Neue Klasse, exemplifies the company's comprehensive sustainability approach, spanning from supply chain to production and use phases. By leveraging decarbonization and resource conservation measures, BMW achieves a break-even point in CO2 emissions after just 21,500 kilometers when charged with
