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The original concept for Bio-labels is derived from the desire to separate organic products from non-organic products. Labeling these products as such helps consumers select organic products following a specific standard that promotes sustainability, animal welfare and the avoidance of genetically modified products that some may consider harmful.
An outbreak investigation is the process of getting to the root of an epidemic and cutting it off at an early stage when possible. It is a crucial practice in public health and can be attributed to saving thousands of lives throughout the lifespan of a single outbreak. These investigations are all key to preventing similar cases in the future, which is an endeavor we can all soundly get behind.
Some parts of your business are easy to track and monitor as a food manufacturer or distributor. When a customer orders 32 cans of tuna fish, you'll know exactly how many ounces your customer receives since cans of tuna have a standard weight per can.
Improving your supply chain to make it more efficient can do wonders in improving your business overall. As a company expands and becomes more complex, so too do the strategies involved in keeping the supply chain efficient and up to par in order to sustain the business. When orders start rolling in, businesses rely on their supply chains to meet the demand and to keep their production, packaging and shipping processes running smoothly in perpetuity.
The road to a sweeter beverage solution is laden with the remains of failed, and ultimately unhealthy artificial options. With everyone trying to avoid sugar like the plague, the search for the perfect sugar substitute is a never-ending quest. The hope is that eventually our disdain for sugar and its caloric implications will create an evolutionary shift of our palates.
Irrigation is the saving grace for farmers who are victims of uneven amounts of precipitation throughout the growing season. On top of that, only a percentage of the precipitation will be absorbed by the soil, benefiting the potential crop growth.
The ripening process is at the heart of modern produce logistics. From bananas and mangoes to tomatoes and melons, managing ripeness is key to extending shelf life, reducing waste, and ensuring optimal quality at the point of sale.
VAR selection can be defining decision in the success of an ERP project. With so many VARs to choose from, the decision to choose a VAR based on experience with your industry or their physical location can be difficult.
A Warehouse Management System, or a WMS, is essentially software and processes that allow businesses to control and facilitate warehouse operations during the time a good or product is present in the warehouse. Among the myriad of features a WMS offers, it can most importantly offer visibility into the businesses’ inventory. What’s more, a WMS gives you access to this information at any time, from any location. Another major facet to a WMS is its ability to manage supply chain operations from th
To accurately estimate the implementation of a business software is a very tricky task. The consulting industry often estimates about one to one of software cost and service. Which basically means that you end up spending the same amount on service as you will on the software to go live.
Looking Beyond Usability and Focusing on Automation When discussing the operational system of a company the conversation usually revolves around how to push the right buttons to get a product in and out of the supply chain.