June 2019
Retail Blockchain Deep Dive: Supply Chain
Omnichain Solutions in the News: Outside of payments, which is still mostly using cryptocurrencies rather than the underlying blockchain technology, the most active area for retail blockchain applications is in supply chain. On the surface this makes a lot of sense: supply chains depend heavily on cross-border situations where smart contracts could address current processes that...
Keep ReadingHow Retailers Can Capitalize on Instagram Checkout
Omnichain Solutions in the News: In March, Instagram publicly announced a new e-commerce feature. Rather than tagging items in posts and redirecting interested parties to an online shop, “Checkout on Instagram” enables brands to sell products to users directly inside the app. The promise is that companies can minimize any extra steps in the transaction process, and...
Keep ReadingThe next evolution of blockchain for food supply chain
Omnichain Solutions in the News: Blockchain is gaining significant momentum, proving to be much more than just hype for the food and beverage industry. Last year, the number of new enterprise blockchain projects in the sector nearly tripled from the previous year, according to a report published by ESG Intelligence, India, as more brands are taking active steps toward...
Keep Reading3 must-know ASC credentialing tips
MedTrainer in the News: Having a proper credentialing process helps surgery centers run more smoothly, according to Ted Gottis, senior vice president at MedTrainer. Mr. Gottis works with ASCs to help staff manage the credentialing process and the verification of new physicians’ professional backgrounds when they join ASCs or hospitals. Three credentialing tips from Mr. Gottis:...
Keep ReadingNew Summer 2019 PR and Marketing Intern — Hannah Belt
DPR Group is proud to introduce our 2019 summer intern, Hannah Belt. This summer, Hannah has worked with our account executives and their teams to learn the best business-to-business (B2B) public relations (PR) and marketing practices for increasing clients’ brand awareness. She is responsible for pitching stories to industry media, writing blog posts for clients,...
Keep ReadingSPC and the Smart Factory
InfinityQS in the News: Whether you call it Industry 4.0, the smart factory, or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), technology and the need for increased efficiency and reduced waste are pushing manufacturing toward a revolution in how we produce things. Quality sat down with Jason Chester, Director of Global Channel Programs for InfinityQS, to discuss...
Keep ReadingThe effective date for USP 800 implementation is Dec. 1, 2019
MedTrainer in the News: To help protect employees, patients and the environment, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has developed comprehensive standards for the safe handling of hazardous drugs—USP <800>. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 8 million healthcare personnel in the United States are exposed to hazardous drugs each year. This...
Keep ReadingTurn dairy production data into quality intelligence
InfinityQS in the News: Thanks to modern automated data collection, dairy producers can now capture and store data around the clock for comprehensive metrics on their manufacturing activities. This is in stark contrast to the days when paper-based, manual data collection was the only option, which left most companies with only a small snapshot of process...
Keep ReadingFresh Choices, Fresh Challenges: How Automation can Optimize Food Distribution
Cimcorp in the News: When it comes to food, today’s consumers demand variety, healthy choices and—perhaps most importantly—freshness. To remain competitive, food manufacturers and distributors now have to maneuver through a proliferating number of SKUs and seasonal peaks in business, all while ensuring their products comply with stringent regulations on food quality and safety. One of...
Keep ReadingSafety matters: the ergonomic benefits of automation
Cimcorp in the News: Most conventional warehouses require workers to manually lift, carry and lower often-heavy containers of goods. The repetitive twisting, turning and reaching actions put warehouse staff at constant risk of injury, as well as potential long-term damages from years of prolonged physical stress. Such continued strain on muscles, tendons, joints and nerves...
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