Hong Kong-based company 300cubits is aiming to partially replace U.S. dollars in the container shipping industry with tokens soon to be launched on Ethereum - an open-source, public, blockchain-based platform.

There is a mismatch between what retailers and consumers perceive as a preferred shipping option, according to a report.

Amy Errett wanted to gauge employee happiness at her e-commerce start-up, but surveys weren't working. Responses were often vague, unhelpful or, worse, deceitful.

It's a classic chicken-and-egg dilemma. Small and medium-sized companies can't get access to the trade financing they need in order to grow - because they're small.

While the on-demand economy has led to many brick-and-mortar stores declining, NXP Semiconductors reports that omnichannel services continue to grow. Smart supply chain management with advanced tracking and monitoring capabilities enabled by RAIN RFID support both short- and extended-range communication, NXP reports, and are empowering retailers to address a multitude of new use cases.

Thai Union, the company that owns the Chicken of the Sea tuna brand, has agreed to chase "full digital traceability" - allowing people to track their tuna back to the vessel it was caught on and identify the fishing method used.