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FormationQ & Hartree Centre partner on quantum adoption

More than 40% of respondents cite a skills shortage as quantum computing's adoption barrier, as the UK seeks practical uses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Manufacturing

UK exports slump as nearly 3 in 10 firms ship less

Nearly a third of UK exporters reported weaker June sales as higher costs and post-Brexit paperwork continued to squeeze margins.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Customer Relationship Management

UK manufacturers see AI as key to customer loyalty

Cybersecurity fears remain a key hurdle as most UK manufacturers race to use AI to improve service, fulfilment and retention.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Global Stories

Logistics stories

Space

NZAero restarts CT-4 production after Thailand deal

Export revenue of tens of millions of dollars is in sight as the Waikato aircraft maker resumes its CT-4 Airtrainer line after a Thai deal.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Manufacturing

FormationQ & Hartree Centre back UK quantum adoption

A skills shortage is slowing quantum take-up in the UK, prompting a new partnership to help sectors move from trials to deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Robotics

Cainiao opens Paris & Mannheim warehouses in Europe

The latest additions give merchants faster fulfilment in France and Germany as Cainiao expands its European network to seven new sites since April.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Fintech

Ant International launches FalconTST 2.0 for banks

Barclays, Citi, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are using the model to improve cash-flow and FX forecasts, with accuracy above 93%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Customer Experience

For sensitive health categories, eCommerce can remove more than just the checkout queue

Discreet packaging, clearer product information and easier repeat ordering are helping buyers of continence products avoid embarrassment and confusion.

By Liz Anieto • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data Protection

Teletrac Navman study links onboarding to driver trust

Better onboarding could make fleet safety tech far more effective, as prepared drivers were three times likelier to rate coaching highly.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Internet of Things

Thermomix moves HQ to Melbourne to capture Aussie kitchens

The shift will bring the appliance maker closer to eastern customers, as Australia and New Zealand now account for most of its sales.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • 5 days ago

Customer Experience

returns experience drives online shoppers away, study finds

Poor returns experiences are pushing 92% of shoppers away, while most also check refund windows before buying, Reveni's study found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Manufacturing

Rackspace appoints Chetan Gupta as Chief AI Officer

His hire underscores Rackspace's push to help regulated customers move AI into production with tighter governance, control and accountability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments

Rising fulfilment complexity is pushing manufacturers and retailers towards AI tools that can route stock, orders and delivery promises more effectively.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week