In today’s digital world, organizations rely on data to make the right decisions to protect the scarce resources, improve the operational effectiveness, and introduce environmentally sustainable practices (Riaz 2022; Shamsuzzaman 2021). According to Chasin and colleagues “focusing on automation and optimization of existing processes is no longer sufficient to serve lucrative business areas in the…
Cassia’s X2000 BLE Gateway paired with the IoT Access Controller has been labeled by systems integrators as the most user-friendly online condition monitoring system on the market today. Systems integrators look for these features when selecting a condition monitoring system: Easy to install and simple to use Flexible and scalable Improved workers’ safety Suitable for…
The machining processes have become a common standard in any manufacturing industry and therefore, machine-tool maintenance is vital to ensuring the sustainability of both machine tools and manufacturing processes. It is commonly known that machining operation must be maintained for a long time in every period to achieve high productivity and prevent sudden failure…
There are things we typically take for granted like availability and functionality of communal bathrooms, whether those are situated in workplace, airplanes, dorms, or malls (Callahan 2022). However, this important task does not only include public health concerns, but also staff retention. According to Bowman (2015), turnover is a serious problem in custodial services “with…
Body temperature is an important vital sign that could signal critical changes in the body. Fever, or an increase in the body’s temperature, can happen due to a “physiological process brought about by infectious causes or non-infections causes such as inflammation, malignancy, or autoimmune processes” (Swetha et al., 2022). Closely observing this vital sign is…
Food safety is often taken for granted. We typically assume that the food we conveniently purchase at supermarkets is safe to consume. However, according to a recent study conducted by the United Nations, “14 percent of all food produced for human consumption is lost before it even reaches consumer” (United Nations 2023). Therefore, more effort…
Changes in industrial manufacturing, the introduction of Industry 4.0 technologies and a heightened awareness that growth is only possible if it is sustainable (Ullo and Sinha 2020), have had a direct impact on supply and cold chain management. With these changes, the traditional role of a warehouse as a location where inventory was stored in…
Cold-chain management monitoring with Bluetooth gateways and sensors has revolutionized the way industries handle the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive products. This technology offers real-time visibility and control over the entire cold-chain process, ensuring that products remain within specified temperature ranges and reducing the risk of spoilage, degradation, or contamination. Here’s how the combination of…
While we all agree that workers’ safety is important, there are many situations that occur at a workplace that can be difficult to predict. For true injury prevention, one needs to consider both physical and cognitive states of a worker as well as the actual work environment that can pose a risk. Cassia Networks…
Workers’ safety is one of the most critical aspects of a healthy work environment. Workers’ protection is strictly regulated in the United States by law. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, “The law requires employers to provide their employees with working conditions that are free of known dangers.” Aside from the mandated workers’ protection,…
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