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Is the Future of Food Blockchain?

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Lettuce Be Safe

It seems like every week there is a new food scare. Walmart is trying to fix this using Blockchain!

The End of Everyday: Isolationism’s Potential Impact on Walmart’s “Everyday Low Prices”

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Dr. Christina Yang

As Trump raises skepticism on China's trade practices and promotes isolationist investment, Walmart should rethink its strategy away from reliance on low labor and manufacturing costs found in China, potentially to invest in its loyal customer base – the everyday American family.

Walmart: Reducing Carbon Emissions by a Gigaton

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Soumaya

Did you know that the meat and milk we consume emits more greenhouse gases (GHGs) than Exxon’s annual operations? According to the Sustainability Consortium, grocery products emit 1.7 gigatons of GHGs every year, compared to only 577 megatons of GHGs […]

“Everyday low cost”: How Walmart is combating food waste digitally

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Viroopa Volla

One-third of global food is wasted every year, equating to $1 trillion in annual food waste. Can Walmart, the world’s largest grocer, lead the charge in food waste reduction using the latest digitization techniques?

What Walmart Wants for Christmas: A Digital Supply Chain Makeover

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Arthur Dief

Walmart will need to consider creative digitalization solutions to improve its supply chain and maintain its dominance in retail over its competitors.

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.

Walmart: It’s my party and I can cry if I want to

Posted on November 15, 2017 by niko

Is the party over or can the world's largest retailer reverse the trend?

Pie in the Sky: can Africa help UPS in the Game of Drones?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by angieslist

UPS invested in last mile drone delivery and innovative partnerships in Rwanda and Tanzania, but is that enough to leapfrog Amazon and Google? Or will they remain a fast follower?

From Farm to Store: Walmart Improves Food Safety with Blockchain Technology

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Food for Thought

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has announced a blockchain collaboration with IBM to improve the way food is tracked, transported, and sold to consumers.

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?

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