GS1 Australia and 1WorldSync sign multiyear contract
24 March, 2014GS1 Australia has entered into a multiyear agreement with 1WorldSync. The agreement will reportedly provide GS1's supplier and data recipient user bases with a 'next generation' platform for the enhanced delivery of the GS1net Australasia data pool.
First inSight-branded product launches in China
20 March, 2014Tenda Nutritional Foods has become the first company to launch an infant formula bearing the inSight brand in the Chinese market.
Turck Q175 UHF read/write head
17 October, 2013Designed to communicate with multiple data carriers, the Q175 uses both HF and UHF RFID technologies. Turck says this capability allows it to expand its RFID technology to accommodate diverse industrial production and logistics processes.
10-year study explores supply chain optimisation
16 September, 2013A joint 10-year research study has revealed how supply chain integration is a critical strategy for businesses today. The Project Noah study is a joint venture of GS1 Australia and the University of Melbourne.
Responsiveness in recalls
15 August, 2013 by Dannielle FurnessThe tentacles of a supply chain are far-reaching. There are so many players, steps and processes and therefore so many opportunities for error - human or otherwise. Every industry faces a degree of exposure as product moves down the line, but none is more vulnerable than food manufacture and processing, where the simplest of mistakes can have extreme consequences.
The Avolution has begun
13 June, 2013A new avocado marketing company has been launched. The Avolution brings together producers from around Australia to ensure a 12-month supply of avocados.
Authenticateit track and trace system
31 May, 2013Authenticateit has launched a track and trace system to help stop manufacturers, retailer and shoppers unwittingly buying and selling counterfeit goods.
Transport and distribution
30 May, 2013 by Emeritus Professor Harry Lovell OAM, FAIPThe container and associated handling systems have not only revolutionised distribution, they have also impacted on design, packaging material and reduced inventories.
JDA eight cloud-based supply chain planning and optimisation software
26 April, 2013The Supply Chain Company has announced the release of JDA eight, which brings together more than 30 different products on a single platform, unifying supply chain planning, optimisation and business analytics for deployment in the cloud.
Turck individually configurable RFID handheld readers
18 December, 2012Turck is expanding its range of RFID handheld devices that can be tailored to the requirements of the individual user. The devices include a customised user interface, RFID tags and stationary read/write heads if required.
Free guide for managing supply chain risk launched
10 December, 2012The Food and Drink Federation has launched a free guide to help food and drink companies identify and manage supply chain risks. Suitable for small and large companies, the guide forms part of an approach to sustainable sourcing.
Finding fresh food contamination sources faster
17 October, 2012A new food supply mapping technique is forecast to shorten the time it takes to track down contaminated food sources by showing how product flows through the distribution supply chain.
There’s an app for that: Nestlé product data accessible through GoScan app
23 July, 2012Where would we be without the iPhone? Consumers will soon be able to access extended data on Nestlé products via GS1’s GoScan app, due to be released later this year.
GS1 NZ announces online service for rapid recall or withdrawal of products
01 June, 2012GS1 New Zealand is urging companies in the food and grocery sector to register for ProductRecallnz, an online service for rapid recall or withdrawal of products in consumer supply chains.
Psion Omnii XT15 handheld computer
28 April, 2012Dematic has released the Psion Omnii XT15 handheld computer. Designed for rugged industrial operation, the XT15’s display can withstand a 1.25 joule impact breakage. The computer is fully modular, allowing users to change components when necessary rather than replacing the whole unit.
