Increased connectivity is everywhere, as technology companies manufacture everything from heating systems to refrigerators, and render them smart and internet-ready. In the same light, modern warehouses are far more than just a facility in which to store inventory. Leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) and the latest supply chain management technologies, a “smart warehouse” can now…
Primarily an urban challenge, the fact that UNDP has included waste management as one of its SDGs is enough to shine the spotlight on the critical issue of efficient waste disposal. Part of the problem arises from the fact that in most parts of the world, especially in the case of third world countries, the process…
Machines have been a significant part of human reality for a long time. However, it was the industrial revolution that marked a major breakthrough in the adoption of automated machines or robots. Since the introduction of robotics, work has been significantly shared between man and machine. And, as robots become more technologically advanced and autonomous,…
With another International Food Day rounding the corner, it is interesting to note how food fads serve as a major driver in transforming food economies throughout the globe. Foods fads are not just simple trends which have caught the fancy of a bunch of people– rather, these reflect vital areas of interest with regards to…
Sparkling water is all the rage these days and is unanimously the up-and-coming star of the non-alcoholic beverages segment. With intensifying consumer preferences for nutritional and healthy drink options, food and beverage brands are intently looking for a convenient hybrid that, Delivers the same old carbonated feel, with the fizz and bubbles Holds a quantum…
Leading analysts in the food service industry are surprised at the pace at which the café market has been growing in the past one decade. The interesting part is that this trend is not limited to the western regions alone; rather it is highly evident in the developing economies as well. This world food day,…
Over the course of this month, we have been gearing up for the World Food Day 2017– an annual event held to commemorate the founding of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). On the occasion of the 65th International Food Day, it makes perfect sense to explore the fortunes of the foodservice industry…
Automation is pushing the boundaries of technology to superior new levels. It is a growing phenomenon of human labor being replaced by robots and automated machinery. The latter do not get sick or slack off unless something needs fixing, can comparatively work faster than humans, and their on-job performance is always consistent, productive and free…
From being an exotic recreational activity, to metamorphosing into a full-fledged global industry, the tourism business has come full circle. Adventure tourism, medical tourism, luxury tourism, eco-tourism, cultural tourism, are subsets which have successfully garnered a lot of popularity and witness great turn overs across the globe. In this piece, our focus will be on…
The rapidly changing consumption habits have kept the players in the beverages industry on their toes – the result is a lot of experimentation to produce a range of appealing non-alcoholic drinks, along with greater marketing efforts to charm the consumers. The pace at which the drinks and beverages industry is growing makes it rather…
