Συσκευασία και νέες τεχνολογίες
Packaging and new technologies
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Radio Frequency Identification ; Ιχνηλασιμότητα ; Νέες τεχνολογίες ; Συσκευασία ; Internet of ThinkingAbstract
The ever-increasing number of new businesses combined with the intense competition of the modern market will result in only a few remaining within the next 20 years. Companies that will survive and continue to be profitable will be those that have been able to harness and successfully implement innovative packaging methods that take advantage of new technologies. The focus of their interest must be, above all, the customer and its improvement through the use of new technologies. New technologies in the field of packaging bring innovative solutions that respond to the needs of sustainability, efficiency and adaptability to modern market demands. The existence of new technologies affects packaging in several ways, bringing changes that affect sustainability, the production process and the consumer experience. The following paper examines the latest packaging innovations that are reshaping the industry and helping to improve product sustainability, efficiency and safety. Technologies such as RFID, which includes sensors to monitor product quality, Traceability and the Internet of Thinking (IoT) are analyzed. First, smart packaging with built-in sensors and RFID (Radio- Frequency Identification) offers improved monitoring of product status and enhanced security in the supply chain. Traceability technology enables the tracking of a product from production to its final delivery, as well as from its packaging stage. The Internet of Thinking (IoT) is the next stage of smart packaging, combining computing and artificial intelligence technologies to develop automated, interconnected packaging systems that offer dynamic traceability and real-time tracking. In the work, in addition to the technologies that are analyzed, it is also focused on the case study, which is done so that the reader can understand how new technologies are connected to packaging, from its first stage (primary packaging) to and its last (tertiary packaging), combining information and tools – applications that analyze its operation. Through the analysis of the case study, with real packaging information, emphasis is placed on a better understanding of the way and cases of packaging, its separation (primary, secondary packaging) and its loading (container and flatbed truck). The paper concludes that new technologies in the field of packaging offer significant benefits for both businesses and the environment. Improving sustainability and reducing waste are top priorities, while new technologies enhance the safety and efficiency of the supply chain. With the development of technologies, packaging is becoming an increasingly important tool for the competitiveness of businesses and meeting the needs of modern consumers.