supplychain
How IBM helps drive a sustainable food supply chain
Could you describe the exact journey your food makes before it ends up in your kitchen? Don’t feel bad if you can’t: the classic supply chain is characterized by a lack of precise and accurate information. Customers have no way of tracking their fruits or veggies from seed-to-plate, while suppliers and farmers often have to […]
How do we create a safer supply chain that combats food waste?
This question becomes increasingly important in the fight for sustainability. Blockchain, a system that protects data against manipulation, is a first step toward more transparency. Our planet is becoming increasingly congested. In 5 years the number of people on earth will exceed 8 billion. And by 2050 the population is expected to be 9 billion. […]
Connect every link with Supply Chain automation
Intelligent automation allows manufacturers and retailers to optimise their supply chains relatively easily and quickly, without relinquishing control. However, 69 percent of logistics organisations have not yet fully integrated their supply chains. What logistical challenges do retailers and manufacturers face and how do they solve them? From the supply of raw materials to the final […]
Chocolate – much more than a matter of good taste
Whenever there is a moment to celebrate, or when we want to show our beloved ones our special attention – no doubt, tasty chocolate is the first and best choice. These high quality cacao products may be made in Belgium or the Netherlands. But an extensive chain of production and processing precedes the final product. […]