Supply chain & logistics stories - Page 2

Oracle has launched its Smart Operations feature, designed to enhance the performance of global supply chains by utilizing AI to increase productivity and visibility across operations.

Findings from a LeanDNA and Wakefield Research survey highlight a high dependency on manual data-tracking in the supply chain sector.

Publicis Sapient acquires Spinnaker SCA to bolster its digital supply chain transformation capabilities, promising enhanced efficiency and advanced analytics for clients.

Console Connect unveils Edge SIM at MWC, the world's first system using Software-Defined Networking to provide secure IoT and cloud connectivity bypassing the public internet.

Australia sets the pace for gender diversity in the logistics sector with a customer-centric approach and strong female leadership, surging ahead of the EU and North America.

Despite recognition of its potential, less than 30% of businesses feel prepared for the adoption of generative AI, according to a new report.

Sydney's Jet Technologies has opened a distribution centre in Brisbane, marking its expansion in Australia and New Zealand, driven by increasing demand for their print, packaging and industrial solutions.

AI has the potential to change the narrative from a doomsday "lights-out" factory to a brighter people-based future when combined with the right wearable.

Australian logistics software firm WiseTech Global outstrips forecasts with a 32% surge in half-year revenue to AUD $500.4 million, buoyed by the robust performance of the CargoWise platform.

STX Next intensifies expansion plans by integrating Artificial Intelligence into its services, following the recent appointment of a Head of AI.

Former Hiscox executive, Jodi Cartwright, joins fintech firm Tint Financial Services as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to enhance cross-border trading for SMEs.

Workplace digital signage significantly boosts productivity and enhances engagement among deskless workers, suggests a study by ScreenCloud and Google ChromeOS.

PMT Communications, a subsidiary of PMT Security, enlists seasoned industrial veterans for its key executive roles, signalling its strategy towards comprehensive expansion.

AS Colour plans to boost its Melbourne operation with a state-of-the-art automation system, replicating the success of its automated New Zealand centre.

Twilio honoured innovative startups utilising Generative AI and Twilio's suites to enhance digital communication for customer experiences in its AI Startup Searchlight awards.

HERE Technologies enhances its partnership with what3words, streamlining business access to precise global location tech. This move responds to growing consumer demand for accurate delivery services.

BillingPlatform secures a massive $90m growth equity investment from FTV Capital, boosting its ongoing expansion in a growing $10bn market.

Six months after its launch, London-based fintech firm Tint Financial Services has reached a major milestone by facilitating the global flow of goods worth USD $20 million, affirming its value for scaling SMEs.

Symmetry, a Bristol-based cloud accounting software provider, plans to accelerate growth in 2024 by targeting new business sectors and expanding its use of machine learning.

Auctane has bolstered its executive team, appointing sales veteran Matt Schurk as Chief Sales Officer and HR expert Sara Feulner as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Virtualstock urges retail companies to use strategic M&A activities to bolster their supply chains, in light of rising volatility.

Over 40% of firms struggle to tackle vulnerabilities in the rising complexity of software supply chains, despite sizeable resource allocation, says Slim.AI's recent Container Report.

RELEX Solutions bolsters its supply chain optimisation capabilities by acquiring Optimity, offering a unified platform for production and distribution planning.

Oregon-based PreAct Technologies debuts a versatile new line of LiDAR sensors, named Sahara, Borrego, and Moab, preparing to transform numerous industries with advanced 3D mapping and modelling capabilities.