Everyone agrees too much food goes to waste, and too many people experience hunger. A part of solving hunger is reducing the countless tons of food waste each year. A considerable share of this food waste is caused by ineffective cold chain processes and management. While there are many solutions being discussed, one of the…
Read moreArtificial intelligence is enhancing our lives as consumers in almost every industry. And now, AI is impacting the supply chain and its logistics. Here’s how. What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial intelligence (AI) makes it possible for machines to learn from experience and adapt to new inputs and complete human-like tasks. Some examples of AI include…
Read moreAs the food supply chain rapidly grows, it’s becoming more complicated and challenging than ever. Here’s a look at some of the issues that food supply chain managers face and how they can be solved. Problems with the Global Food Supply Chain 1. Lack of traceability Traceability throughout the entire supply chain create an efficient…
Read moreThanksgiving has come and gone, and you likely spent weeks – maybe months – preparing for it. But have you thought about the extensive logistics behind-the-scenes? Given the sheer volume of turkeys and the number of retailers and 3PLs involved, a successful Thanksgiving feast involves elaborate, comprehensive supply chain strategies and enhanced logistics to get…
Read moreTemperature monitors and data loggers are used throughout the cold chain to monitor the temperature history of perishable items, including food and pharmaceuticals. Since there are so many different options on the market, choosing the right recorder isn’t the easiest task. Here’s a few things to consider before making your choice. Temperature Monitoring for the…
Read moreInefficiency in the last mile risks both customer satisfaction and product freshness, which can ultimately harm your reputation and take a toll on your profit. Here are measures you and your cold chain partners should take to maximize efficiency of the last mile. Employ Proactive, Real-Time Temperature Recorders Real Time temperature recorders not only help…
Read moreCold chain visibility is the ability to track a shipment from the manufacturer to its final destination. Enhancing visibility will improve the availability of data to both stakeholders and customers, which will strengthen and improve your cold chain. A solid visibility plan should be built around demand, resources, and efficiency. Here are four steps to…
Read moreThanks to cloud-based real-time temperature monitoring, food safety and product traceability has never been easier. However, there tends to be some misconceptions about real-time visibility in the cold chain. Common Real-Time Visibility Misconceptions Real-time temperature monitoring is expensive. Perhaps the most common misconception in the cold chain is that real-time temperature recorders are expensive. However,…
Read moreIf you want to keep food and other perishable items in your cold chain safe and fresh, you’ll need accurate cold-chain temperature monitoring. At Cargo Data, we have developed real-time cold chain monitoring solutions which provide easy access to vital temperature data of your valuable temperature sensitive shipments. In addition to keeping food fresh and…
Read moreOne of the important ways to verify that produce is cooled to the proper temperature is to pulp the produce during the loading process of the trailer and have it witnessed by the truck driver. Here’s the process of pulping and the key role it plays in preventing temperature issues. What is Temperature Pulping? Pulping…
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