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FedEx says the future of the supply chain includes RFID shipping solutions. CIO Rob Carter made his pronouncement in 2019, touting the RFID tags that feed information — such as temperature, impact, and vibration — into blockchain to create a secure, traceable...

The future of packaging involves RFID tracking stickers. You’ve probably heard that before, but today’s passive RFID tags have won the respect of business leaders who are doing more than just slapping a tag on a crate and calling it done. Passive RFID tags are being...

The seven tornados that ripped through Chattanooga, TN, on Easter weekend (2020) cost the local electric utility, EPB, an estimated $28 million. EPB has had to replace 709 of its transformers in the hardest hit areas, along 126 miles of replacement wire. That means a...

Using RFID tags – Radio Frequency Identification – is helping Boeing and Airbus reduce their parts inventory and speed aircraft repairs. These aerospace giants have each used RFID for years, gradually expanding its use throughout their logistics, maintenance and...

Digital transformation is one of 2020’s top trends — and challenges — for industrial supply chains, as organizations scramble to become smarter, more automated, and more efficient. When it comes to goods, this means using smart technologies to streamline logistics,...

HOME BLOG POSTS  REDUCE WASTE IN YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN RFID Journal has launched a series of webinars to highlight the Best New Product finalists of 2020. SpotSee has been chosen as a Best New Product Finalist of 2020 for our ShockWatch RFID. ShockWatch RFID combines the...

One of the biggest challenges in automotive manufacturing is precisely managing the thousands of parts that go into creating an automobile. Car manufacturing involves a good amount of complexity as manufacturers produce different models and work with a wide variety of...

By 2023, temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals are expected to grow 59 percent from 2017 levels, according to the 2019 Biopharma Cold Chain Sourcebook. Pharmaceutical shippers and carriers, therefore, are finding temperature monitoring devices vital throughout cold...

As average per capita income continues to rise, revenue for the automotive industry continues to rise. However, competition continues to grow in the industry and price competition within the industry limits profits for automobile companies. To remain competitive, auto...

Managing an automotive supply chain is one of the most challenging logistics careers. An average vehicle contains over 30,000 parts and delays in just one part of the supply chain can slow down and even halt production. Automotive manufacturing is further complicated...

HOME BLOG POSTS  REDUCE WASTE IN YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN Join Jan van Niekerk, Vice President of Engineering and Innovation at SpotSee and Lou Parker, Vice President of Strategic Development at Smart Label Solutions, as they discuss how to reduce waste in your supply chain....

Jan Van Niekerk, our VP of Engineering and Innovation joins Scott Luton and Greg White of Supply Chain Now to discuss leveraging technology to protect your shipments during transit. Jan explains the Three D’s to protecting your supply chain; Detect, Diagnose, and...