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The next evolution of blockchain for food supply chain

As blockchain projects evolve beyond proof-of-concept trials to real-world applications, the industry is just beginning to scratch the surface of the technology’s potential.
Pratik Soni
June 25, 2019
Blockchain is gaining significant momentum, proving to be much more than just hype for the food and beverage industry.
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Study: Robotic process automation software revenue to reach $1.3B in 2019

North America continued to dominate the RPA software market, with a 51% share in 2018.
June 25, 2019
Robotic process automation (RPA) software revenue grew 63.1% in 2018 to $846 million, and is expected to bring in revenue reaching $1.3 billion in 2019, making it the fastest-growing segment of the global enterprise software market, according to Gartner, Inc., Stamford, Conn.
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GCCA opens office in South Africa

This location enriches GCCA's worldwide efforts to strengthen and develop the global temperature-controlled supply chain.
June 20, 2019
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), Alexandria, Va., announced its newest regional office in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Report: Warehouse sector's construction rate supported by e-commerce demand

In-progress warehouse construction in the United States totaled 255 million square feet at the end of this year’s first quarter.
June 20, 2019
Warehouse construction has reached unprecedented levels in the United States due to e-commerce demand, and conditions in many markets indicate that new supply can be leased up prior to construction completion or shortly thereafter, according to a new report from CBRE, Los Angeles.
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State of Logistics Report highlights tight supply chain capacity, innovations

Amid a booming economy, United States Business Logistics Costs (USBLC) rose 11.4% to reach $1.64 trillion, or 8% of 2018’s $20.5 trillion gross domestic product (GDP).
June 18, 2019
Amid a booming economy, United States Business Logistics Costs (USBLC) rose 11.4% to reach $1.64 trillion, or 8% of 2018’s $20.5 trillion gross domestic product (GDP).
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National Fisheries Institute, IBM Food Trust partner to increase seafood transparency

IBM’s system ensures companies can set rules about who can see the data they upload, for how long and that they maintain control of their data even after it has been uploaded to Food Trust.
June 14, 2019
The National Fisheries Institute (NFI), Washington, D.C., announced plans to work with IBM’s Food Trust, a blockchain-enabled system, to begin a comprehensive seafood supply chain traceability pilot program.
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CHEP launches zero waste initiative in North America

CHEP looks to expand the initiative to multi-company coalitions and open innovation events in which supply chain experts can discuss sustainability topics ranging from reverse logistics to shared transportation solutions to data-driven approaches.
June 14, 2019
CHEP, an Atlanta-based Brambles company, announced a new initiative called Zero Waste World, which brings together leading retailers and manufacturers to create smarter and more sustainable supply chains.
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Cargill highlights sustainability progress across multiple supply chains

The 2018 report provides insight into how Cargill addresses the impacts of climate change and delivers sustainable solutions that are transparent, innovative and collaborative.
June 12, 2019
Cargill, Minneapolis, released a collection of sustainability reports across four key businesses—aqua nutrition, cocoa and chocolate, ocean transportation and premix and nutrition.
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Survey finds autonomous vehicle knowledge is key to acceptance

The survey found that among all survey respondents, the single most important benefit of autonomous vehicles was increased mobility for non-drivers.
June 5, 2019
More than half of Americans (52%) believe they are familiar with or knowledgeable about autonomous vehicles (also referred to as self-driving vehicles), according to a new THINKS national public opinion survey released by HNTB America, New York.
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