How Smart Products are Shaping Today’s Consumer Retail
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Internet of Products, Internet of Things (IOT)

Automation, smarter systems, and processes are emerging in almost all aspects of CPG retail. With consumer retail technology undergoing dynamic shifts to the digital, everyday objects are turning into smart objects. A Smart Product is a product that maintains information about itself and the context to enable new digital processes and capabilities. Everyday products can […]

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How IoT Can Help Logistics Companies Mitigate Millions of Dollars in Spoilage & Waste
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Internet of Things (IOT)

The entire global supply chain is evolving rapidly with regards to technology. Gartner forecasts that over 20.4 billion connected things will be in use worldwide by 2020. Moreover, Gartner further predicts that more than half of major new business processes will incorporate some element of IoT. Supply chain ecosystems are one of the biggest beneficiaries […]

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IoT Enabled Smart Clothing Can Fight Counterfeiting
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Internet of Things (IOT)

Contemporary fashion is undergoing a transformation. We are increasingly witnessing all industry sectors shift towards the digital. And fashion is no stranger to technology. Counterfeiting has become a global menace. We have already discussed how IoT is helping companies like HP fight counterfeiting. But the fashion industry is trickier. Counterfeiting and fake products manufacturing are […]

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Going Digital with Product User Content & Instruction Manuals
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Retail Technology

User instructions & product documents are an essential component of many categories of consumer products. You bring home a new product, maybe a TV, Printer, a bed or even a frozen food product. Think of the amount of content that accompanies these products including the in-box documents. Bundles of paper and tiny typeface instructions accompanying […]

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The Internet of Products - Book by Qliktag Software - IOT - Internet of Things
Qliktag Software Publishes “The Internet of Products” Book Based on a Concept Wider than the Internet of Things
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Newsroom

Newport Beach, California, April 5th – Innovative software company Qliktag Software Inc., announces the launch of their new book “The Internet of Products. – Decoding the Larger World of Pseudo-connected Internet of Things”. The book brings to light the larger opportunity that lies in the world of pseudo-connected internet of things or everyday things that don’t have a […]

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Internet of Things’ Role in Recycling & Smarter Waste Management
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Internet of Products, Internet of Things (IOT)

Every day, more and more devices are being connected to the Internet. According to Statista, the global internet of things market is projected to be valued at more than 1.7 trillion US dollars by 2019, with the global connected devices forecast to reach 20.35 billion the same year. Moreover, Navigant Research projects the global smart […]

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Packaging & Labeling Technology for Todays Global Multi-Lingual Consumer
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Retail Technology

Today, there is a lot of emphasis on product packaging and information delivery to consumers. Brands need to comply with consumer expectations and standards while provided holistic product information to consumers. The packaging labels have limitations when it comes to providing complete information. Let’s face it. Reducing fonts to fit informative texts on products is […]

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Doing SmartLabel Right with Separation of Data Attributes & Front End Design
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SmartLabel

SmartLabel™ is one of the pioneering movements under the consumer transparency umbrella of initiatives. The GMA and FDA led SmartLabel allows brands and consumers alike to enrich their product experience by electronically delivering deeper product information through QR codes placed on the product packaging. The GMA also predicts that 80% of the packaged groceries will […]

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Managing Digital Product Recalls over the Internet
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Internet of Products, Retail Technology

Product recalls owing to faulty batches of products, defective parts, contaminated batches and other defects hurt just about every manufacturing sector and cause often massive losses. Not only does the recall process cost companies big bucks, it impacts the brand credibility amongst consumers. According to the Grocery Manufacturers Association in the US, the financial impact […]

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How Barilla Uses Internet of Products for its Field to Fork Model
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Internet of Products, Internet of Things (IOT)

Barilla’s Field to Fork Model can be identified as a noteworthy use case on the Internet of Products.  Founded in 1877, Barilla is an Italian food company which produces a variety of pasta and sauce. Barilla has made a huge impact through its traceability efforts and consumer transparency initiatives. The company uses an internet of […]

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