There has been a lot of hype in the supply chain world around emerging technologies, and if you listen to that hype, you may think our robot overlords are doing their work in such an efficient way that you can manage everything from your smartphone on the beach. But beyond the hype, real solutions are making their way into the mainstream that are helping cold food producers and distributors optimize their supply chains.
Three main technologies are making their mark on the supply chain. When referring to logistics and supply chain applications, we often talk about Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These three fields have shown the most promise and are poised to transform even the simplest of processes, more so with highly complex supply chains involved in getting food to consumers in a safe, effective and competitive way.