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Blockchain Technology: Walmart’s Holy Grail of Food Supply Chain Management?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Roger L

Walmart bets big on blockchain to improve its food supply chain management.

Maintaining Stolt Tank Container’s Competitive Advantage In The Digital Age

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Dr. Seuss

The tank container industry has struggled with sluggish demand and increased competition. How can Stolt Tank Containers position its digital ecosystem at the center of service for their customers?

Apps on Apps: Tesco uses digitalization to tackle food waste

Posted on November 15, 2017 by TomWriter88

Tesco admitted wasting 30,000 tonnes of food in 2013. Now it is using apps, big data, and analytics to cut down on food waste and redistribute it to people in need.

Can the World’s Largest Retailer Scale Farm to Table?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Caroline Hornok

To sustain growth in China Walmart needs to manage a reliable and safe food supply. Their solution partnering with IBM is blockchain. Blockchain will allow consumers to trace the source, environmental impact, treatment, and transactions of any product they buy.

Blue Diamond Growers: The effect of climate change on the almond industry

Posted on November 14, 2017 by ES

For Blue Diamond Growers, almond demand is growing and acreage is increasing; however, supply is being threatened by climate change, specifically droughts in the California region.

Walmart and Block Chain: It Takes Two to Mango

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Isabelle Roberts

Walmart is one of the largest retailers in the world with one of the most complex global supply chains. How are they using blockchain to revolutionize their ability to track food and drive value across multiple dimensions?

CAN VERTICAL FARMING REDUCE AGRICULTURE’S IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE?

Posted on November 14, 2017 by ClareSimonis

Can Plenty, Inc. scale the vertical farming model and combat agriculture's impact on climate change?

McDonald’s: can fast food be sustainable and profitable?

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Eliza

With animal agriculture increasingly recognised as the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, will McDonald's make meaningful changes to its supply chain and business model?

The Tip of the Iceberg: Climate Change, Lettuce Shortages, and Tesco’s Efforts to Adapt its Supply Chain

Posted on November 13, 2017 by NM

In the face of global warming and extreme weather, how will Tesco respond to keep Brits supplied with lettuce all year round?

Sysco: Is America’s largest food distributor ready for the latest supply chain revolution?

Posted on November 12, 2017 by DPI

The use of blockchain technology in food distribution supply chains produces many customer and consumer transparency benefits. Is Sysco moving fast enough to stay ahead of its industry?

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