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Dematic report shows progress on sustainability goals
Manufacturing

Dematic report shows progress on sustainability goals

The warehouse automation group cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions 55.48% from 2021 and won full ISO 45001 certification across its sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Zebra study links AI to frontline productivity gains
Manufacturing

Zebra study links AI to frontline productivity gains

Frontline modernisation with AI is delivering productivity, profit and retention gains as manufacturers and logisticians target specific workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Supply chain pressures threaten Australia's AI data centres
Manufacturing

Supply chain pressures threaten Australia's AI data centres

Delays in transformers, cooling gear and servers could slow Australia's data centre boom as AI demand strains global supplier networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Waterco launches new B2B ordering platform on BigCommerce
Manufacturing

Waterco launches new B2B ordering platform on BigCommerce

Trade customers can now order 45,000 pool and water products online as Waterco replaces phone and email purchasing with self-service tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Boody adopts NetSuite to streamline global operations
Digital Transformation

Boody adopts NetSuite to streamline global operations

The retailer says the new platform cut manual checks and held up through Black Friday, easing strain as sales surged across five markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Nissin Foods USA adopts AI planning with Blue Yonder
Software-as-a-Service

Nissin Foods USA adopts AI planning with Blue Yonder

The upgrade is aimed at improving forecast accuracy, cutting inventory and helping the noodle maker manage volatile demand across its US business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools
Software-as-a-Service

Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools

Freight firms could cut settlement waits and working-capital strain as Visa and Airwallex embed payment tools into shipping platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
meshIQ benchmark finds no single messaging broker wins
DevOps

meshIQ benchmark finds no single messaging broker wins

The benchmark underscores that broker choice depends on workload, with each contender excelling in different durable messaging tests.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Manufacturers eye physical AI gains amid governance gaps
Robotics

Manufacturers eye physical AI gains amid governance gaps

Most manufacturers are still testing physical AI, even as they expect it to reshape warehouses, assembly lines and logistics operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Ultimo says AI safety agent missed no actions in trial
Manufacturing

Ultimo says AI safety agent missed no actions in trial

Manufacturers could cut compliance burden after Ultimo's trial found its AI safety agent flagged every recommended action without a miss.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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URSYS & CID Group launch sovereign connectivity pact
Network Infrastructure

URSYS & CID Group launch sovereign connectivity pact

Critical infrastructure operators could gain a single managed route for sensitive data as the partners remove reliance on public internet paths.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Amazon opens first Canada disaster relief hub in Edmonton
Supply Chain

Amazon opens first Canada disaster relief hub in Edmonton

The Edmonton site will stock more than 180,000 emergency items for wildfires and other crises, speeding aid to Canadian communities within hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
FICO names Tech Mahindra winner in eCommerce hackathon
Data Analytics

FICO names Tech Mahindra winner in eCommerce hackathon

The award could help Indian online retailers cut costly cash-on-delivery returns, with FICO estimating monthly losses avoided of INR 1 crore.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Digident launches FleetStart Radar for West Midlands fleets
Software-as-a-Service

Digident launches FleetStart Radar for West Midlands fleets

Fleet suppliers in the West Midlands can now spot licence changes, care-location updates and roadworks risks in one searchable tool.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Logicalis launches enterprise private 5G service in Ireland
Robotics

Logicalis launches enterprise private 5G service in Ireland

Enterprises in Ireland can now buy dedicated 5G networks directly from Logicalis after a regulatory change opened spectrum to non-telecoms firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
UK shoppers face more stock shortages, survey finds
Customer Experience

UK shoppers face more stock shortages, survey finds

Supply chain disruption tied to Middle East tensions is leaving 54% of UK shoppers facing poorer shelf availability, a survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
UK retailers face higher EU eCommerce costs from customs
Customer Experience

UK retailers face higher EU eCommerce costs from customs

Returns and customs handling are squeezing margins for UK sellers into the EU, with extra border crossings now adding more than the new €3 fee.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month