Stora Enso, Sweden, entered a global partnership with Atos, France, to bring new automated retail solutions and services to market.

Citizens Reserve, Los Gatos, Calif., announced a partnership with Smartrac Technology Group, The Netherlands, to implement Citizens Reserve’s SUKU blockchain solution to improve the track and trace of goods from supplier to retailer.

The Product Inspection Group of METTLER TOLEDO opened the doors to its new headquarters, located in Lutz, Fla.

METTLER TOLEDO’s Product Inspection Group, Tampa, Fla., moved into a new state-of-the-art facility in Pasco County, Fla.

FoodLogiQ, Durham, N.C., released product enhancements to its Track + Trace food traceability technology solution to include enhancements to supplier reporting and monitoring as well as nine new reporting modules.

How can manufacturers prepare for these challenges, both predictable and unpredictable? It requires careful contingency planning and proactive management of critical production assets.

Scanbuy, Inc., a New York-based provider of advanced QR Code mobile technology services that include SmartLabel capabilities, and Kezzler, a Boston-based business services company for product serialization, tracking and tracing announced a strategic partnership that will bring Internet of Packaging (IoP) to SmartLabel.

Leveraging IIoT sensor technologies and real-time data analytics enables food manufacturers to track and trace incoming ingredients with precision.

Intel, Santa Clara, Calif., collaborated with Honeywell, Morris Plains, N.J., to create the Intel Connected Logistics Platform (Intel CLP), a platform that gives companies unprecedented levels of insight into the status of assets during their journey through the supply chain.