Tracking technology has become ubiquitous in many industries, allowing small companies and international corporations alike to optimize processes while increasing the bottom line. The integration of IoT within the food industry holds unique potential, as it yields significant benefits to both businesses and customers. From Farm to Table, IoT can be included in every stage …
Tracking assets outdoors is crucial for businesses that rely on the movement of goods, equipment, and vehicles. Various technologies allow companies to monitor the location, status, speed, and direction of movement of their physical assets. Here is a brief overview of the leading tech used for tracking in the great outdoors – GPS, Cellular, LoRa, …
The proliferation of IoT technologies has revolutionized operations in many industries. The challenge is there are several different technologies (beacons, sensors, gateways, and frequencies) used in IoT solutions. While companies have leaned into adopting these innovative technologies, choosing the right solution for your business can be challenging. Your asset tracking needs are key to determining …
A Shortage and a Solution The global shortage of semiconductors over the last few years has brought renewed attention to the importance of the semiconductor industry. In the United States, the government took significant steps to expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities through initiatives such as the CHIPS Act of 2022. The primary goal of the …
Gartner identified a list of 10 strategic technology trends that organizations should explore in 2023. The list was presented at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo and focused on four themes: Sustainability, and trends to help organizations Optimize, Scale and be a Pioneer in their industries. Key trends include Applied Observability, Adaptive AI and Wireless Value Realization, …
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“Supply chain disruption” – the aggravating phrase that was birthed during the pandemic is continuing as a thorn in the side of the global economy. Market analysts predict that progression of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its international ramifications could produce the most dramatic and unstable supply chains since World War II. During times of crisis, …
For years, hospitals and other medical care facilities have deployed systems to track the location of critical assets as they moved throughout their buildings. These Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), typically use some sort of active RFID technology that includes a battery powered beacon. The beacon transmits its presence every few seconds and this signal …
The events of the last several years have served to highlight the fragility of the global supply chain and the importance of the manufacturing industry. As we continue to emerge into the post-pandemic era, the value manufacturers can achieve from optimizing their operations is more important than ever. To resolve supply chain shortages and delays, …
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‘Twas the night before Christmas, and up North Pole way, the elves were all busy preparing the sleigh. With pallets and case loads of toys pouring in, the factory floor used to be such a din. But that was ‘fore Santa, with much contemplation, equipped his supply chain with new automation. The bags were all loaded, a million …
