Rite-Hite, Milwaukee, Wis., introduced Opti-Vu, a platform that taps into the data collection capabilities of Rite-Hite products via a secure wireless network to help focus on moments that make a difference.

C.H. Robinson, Eden Prairie, Minn., announced plans to invest $1 billion in technology over the next five years.

DHL Supply Chain, Westerville, Ohio, announced new partnerships with Convoy, Seattle, Wash., and Turvo, Sunnyvale, Calif., to implement robotic process automation (RPA).

Monell Chemical Senses Center, Philadelphia, Pa., analyzed nearly 400,000 food reviews posted by Amazon customers to gain real-world insight into the food choices that people make.

Fleet Advantage, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., announced results of its latest industry-wide survey addressing the gap that remains for today’s fleets in the way they utilize data and business intelligence to run their trucks and fleet operations.

Mars, Inc., McLean, Va., partnered with Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), an Israel-based venture capital fund, to develop what is said to be the first-of-its-kind research and development agreement in Israel aiming to pursue innovative tech solutions for global food, agriculture and nutrition challenges.

Motorleaf, Canada, partnered with Cultilene, Canada, to automate commercial greenhouses worldwide with artificial intelligence (AI).

A rapidly growing urban population and increased consumer awareness regarding sustainability are prompting food and beverage companies and manufacturers to employ digital solutions to ensure product quality, according to a study produced by Frost & Sullivan, Santa Clara, Calif.

The study, “Into Uncharted Territory: Retail Transformation and its Impact on Digital Infrastructure”, co-sponsored by Vertiv and DatacenterDynamics, UK, revealed a heightened focus on online retail, as businesses transform their digital resources and capabilities to address changes in customer behavior.