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Fuel price surge squeezes UK eCommerce supply chains
Supply Chain

Fuel price surge squeezes UK eCommerce supply chains

Record UK fuel prices are pushing up fulfilment and delivery costs for online sellers, squeezing margins and threatening demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Maven backs Applied AGI with GBP £3m defence investment
Surveillance

Maven backs Applied AGI with GBP £3m defence investment

Britain's defence AI sector is drawing fresh capital as Applied AGI plans to hire engineers and expand computing capacity after a £3 million round.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

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Titan Brands cuts backorder risk by linking systems
Supply Chain

Titan Brands cuts backorder risk by linking systems

Potential weekly sales lost to backorders have fallen by USD $640,000 after Titan Brands linked ordering, warehousing and transport systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Kesko picks Manhattan Active Warehouse for Finland
Supply Chain

Kesko picks Manhattan Active Warehouse for Finland

The upgrade should improve fulfilment reliability across five Finnish sites as Kesko replaces a legacy system and adds AI tools to its grocery network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Private 5G in Australia and New Zealand: a guide for industrial organisations
Manufacturing

Private 5G in Australia and New Zealand: a guide for industrial organisations

Industrial firms can use private 5G to cut downtime, improve safety and support automation where Wi-Fi and public mobile networks fall short.

By John Boladian • 5 min read • Last week
CAS picks NEWWORK platform for AI-enabled operations
Customer Relationship Management

CAS picks NEWWORK platform for AI-enabled operations

The pilot will link sales, production and logistics data, giving CAS real-time visibility across orders and deliveries as it tests an AI operating layer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
FedEx expands import tool across Asia Pacific with payments
Supply Chain

FedEx expands import tool across Asia Pacific with payments

Importers in nine Asia Pacific markets can now clear shipments and pay duties and taxes in one place as border delays intensify.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Fujitsu launches retail AI trial for seven Japanese firms
Manufacturing

Fujitsu launches retail AI trial for seven Japanese firms

The pilot aims to help retailers turn sales and customer data into faster decisions on stock, layouts and planning, Fujitsu said.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
OneAdvanced promotes Beetge to regional go-to-market role
Manufacturing

OneAdvanced promotes Beetge to regional go-to-market role

The software group is strengthening its ANZ push as it seeks deeper inroads into government, education and industrial markets.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
FreightInsure says lost freight doubles in December
Supply Chain

FreightInsure says lost freight doubles in December

Australian retailers face a January wave of complaints and replacement costs, as missing consignments drive 69% of December transit-claim growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
FedEx & Stripe join to boost small business finance
Fintech

FedEx & Stripe join to boost small business finance

Smaller businesses could gain fresh access to finance as shipping data from FedEx and Stripe's systems is used to assess lending risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion
Unified Communications

FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion

Geopolitical risks are prompting chipmakers to spread production across Asia Pacific, with 35% planning expansion into new regional markets.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
MIT & Mecalux launch AI course for supply chain leaders
Manufacturing

MIT & Mecalux launch AI course for supply chain leaders

The two-day programme aims to help senior executives turn AI experiments into practical supply chain projects, from warehousing to forecasting.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Cognizant & Cognition save 37% at Odyssey Logistics
Digital Transformation

Cognizant & Cognition save 37% at Odyssey Logistics

The move cut legacy migration costs by 37 per cent and put Odyssey Logistics' order intake and shipment lifecycle live on its OdysseyONE platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

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Australian firms face cyber supply chain risk gaps
Supply Chain

Australian firms face cyber supply chain risk gaps

More than half of Australian organisations still manage supply chain risk reactively, leaving them exposed to cyber incidents, BSI found.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Are Direct refreshes TheMarketHub ahead of Christmas
eCommerce

Are Direct refreshes TheMarketHub ahead of Christmas

Independent retailers can now buy 5,000-plus products without fees or minimum orders as Are Direct gears up for a busy Christmas period.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Infios named Gartner Customers' Choice for warehouse systems
Manufacturing

Infios named Gartner Customers' Choice for warehouse systems

The latest peer-rated nod bolsters Infios' standing with warehouse software buyers weighing reliability and support, not just features.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month