Supply chains are under increasing pressure to handle higher volumes, tighter delivery expectations, and more complex flows with fewer resources and less tolerance for error. This article explores five key trends shaping the shift from basic operational visibility to measurable business value. It argues that visibility alone is no longer enough. To improve performance, companies need validated, real-time data that reflects what is happening across their operations. The articl

Tamil Nadu Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P. Venkataramanan on Tuesday met Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi at New Delhi and held discussions on key issues concerning the State. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tamil Nadu Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P. Venkataramanan on Tuesday met Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi at New Delhi and urged him to increase the State’s r

The Bhopal Branch Office of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, successfully organized a special two-day residential Training of Trainers (ToT) programme from July 10–11, 2026. This training was conducted for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under BIS's new initiative, ‘SHINE – (Standards Help Inform Nurture Empower Women) for Empowering Women through Standards Campaign’. The primary objective of the ca

National Test House (NTH), under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, today marked a significant milestone in strengthening the nation's quality assurance and testing infrastructure with the visit of Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, to the NTH Western Region campus at Mumbai. The programme commenced with the Minister's arrival at NTH Mumbai, followed by the Bhoomi Pujan and layin

Tru-Trac belt scales deliver accurate weighing for smarter more efficient conveying Long-standing partnership expanded to include Tru-trac’s advanced belt scale solutions AS conveyor systems become increasingly central to productivity, cost control and operational efficiency, mining, quarrying and bulk materials operators are placing greater emphasis on technologies that deliver both accurate performance data and improved equipment reliability. Recognizing this shift, Tru-Tra

The government has eased the compliance requirements for standard weight verification carried out for weighing instruments having at least one tonne capacity, a move that will improve the ease of doing business for industries, warehouses, logistics operators and weighbridge owners. The Department of Consumer Affairs has issued the amended Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. An official release on Monday said the norms have been revised to substantially reduce the requireme

HYDERABAD: The Transport Department has decided to introduce a weighbridge-based verification system and a mandatory driver registry for mining transport vehicles to curb overloading and improve road safety. The decision was taken at a joint meeting chaired by Transport Commissioner K Ilambarithi and Mines & Geology Director and TGMDC Managing Director Anudeep in Hyderabad on Friday. Currently, transit permits for 23 notified minerals, including sand and stone, are issued bas

George Ngugi, Operations Manager at Ebenezer Commercial Works Transporters have been warned against lifting truck axles after passing weighbridges, a practice blamed for accelerating damage to major highways. George Ngugi, Operations Manager at Ebenezer Commercial Works, said some drivers comply with axle-load rules at Mariakani Weighbridge but raise the axles after being cleared, only lowering them near Athi River Weighbridge. “When an axle is lifted, the extra weight is tra

The Babaleshwar Police have busted a massive financial fraud network running inside the Nandi Co-operative Sugar Factory at Krishna Nagar. Following a highly technical investigation, the district police arrested eight employees who allegedly manipulated automated weighing terminals to siphon away institutional capital. Announcing the breakthrough at a press conference, District Superintendent of Police Laxman Nimbargi confirmed that law enforcement teams have already successf

The Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced a significant reform under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 by bringing in an Improvement Notice mechanism, allowing businesses to rectify specified first-time procedural and regulatory lapses before facing penal action. The move, introduced through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, is aimed at promoting ease of doing business, encouraging voluntary compliance and reducing unnecessary litigation, while maintain

TDB Secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak said advanced sensor technologies are becoming increasingly important for industrial automation and smart manufacturing. India has taken another step toward strengthening its industrial automation ecosystem by supporting the development of a homegrown contactless load measurement technology. The Technology Development Board (TDB), functioning under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has provided financial assistance to Mumbai-bas

Each of the silos is now equipped with a VEGAPULS, which replaces the previous silo weighing system. Images: VEGA VEGAPULS radar level sensors replace silo weighing at Sto, the building materials manufacturer. The building materials supplier, Sto considers punctual delivery as one of its main quality criteria. Reliable measurement of current stock levels of raw materials and finished products is a key factor in being able to deliver on time. VEGAPULS radar sensors take over t

Reliable container weighing as the basis for secure storage processes and future digitalisation at SYRSA. SYRSA is a Mexican company specialising in the distribution and processing of high-quality raw materials for industries such as the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors. The product range extends from products such as sesame oil, cocoa, soya flour and milk powder to other sensitive raw materials with high standards of quality and availability. Increasing demands on

To support engineers working within demanding industrial and metrological environments, HBK has created a portable device which simplifies complex setups and helps maintain measurement accuracy across diverse systems – DA110 Handheld Indicator. HBK launches DA110 handheld indicator for precise field measurements and mobile calibration The tool has been designed to address these challenges by providing a complete, versatile and configurable measurement chain. Engineered to sea

As concerns mount over the absence of expiry and “best before” dates on packaged food products sold online, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has said declarations displayed on e-commerce platforms are governed by rules of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). In an email response to citizen engagement platform LocalCircles, which Business Standard has seen, the food regulator said declarations required on online platforms are governed by the Legal

In a major step towards modernising India's foodgrain storage ecosystem, the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, today launched the Smart Warehousing System for foodgrain storage at a ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The system represents the world's largest deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) based technologies in public sector foodgrain warehousing. The

Every step counts, especially when it comes to delicate fresh produce like berries, grapes, mushrooms, and other fruits and vegetables. The faster the produce is packed, weighed accurately, and transferred to the cold chain after harvesting, the better its quality, freshness, and value will be preserved. The company explains, "With the IWS 1500, TopControl brings an intelligent, mobile system directly to the field or greenhouse where produce is grown. "The robust field scale

This heritage exhibition shows how passenger goods and parcels were handled on railways before the advent of electronic weighing machines. This machine was built by Henry Pooley & Son, a well-known firm of Liverpool, England Mysuru: A 2,000-kg mechanical weighing machine built in the late 1880s is a new addition to the Mysuru Railway Museum. The platform scale machine was used to weigh passengers' luggage, parcels and heavy goods at the Bangarpet railway station and determine

HORT Connections 2026 showcased an industry balancing sustainability ambitions with the practical realities of productivity, labour availability and operational efficiency, with packaging innovation and automation solutions featuring strongly across the Adelaide show floor. The Abbe team made a strong showing with a stand made by the company. Held from 2–4 June, the annual gathering of Australia's horticulture sector attracted growers, packers, suppliers and technology provid

Combining ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 suitability with high-precision location capability, the ATEX Gateway and ATEX Dualis Tag set a new benchmark for intrinsically safe RTLS in hazardous industrial environments BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / June 15, 2026 / Litum, a global leader in real-time location systems, today announced the ATEX Family: a purpose-built hardware suite comprising the ATEX Gateway and ATEX Dualis Tag. Compliant with both Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas, the