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Report released on KiwiRail train derailment
Risk & Compliance

Report released on KiwiRail train derailment

The derailment exposed gaps in KiwiRail's flood-response planning and training after 11 wagons came off the track near Te Puke in 2023.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Global Stories

Logistics stories

Iron Mountain streamlines global operations with Solera platform
Supply Chain

Iron Mountain streamlines global operations with Solera platform

Iron Mountain partners with Solera to implement RoadNet Anywhere, unifying global fleet operations and last-mile logistics to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Insights from AI Appreciation Day highlight industry impacts
Supply Chain

Insights from AI Appreciation Day highlight industry impacts

On AI Appreciation Day, industry leaders highlight AI's transforming role across sectors from cybersecurity to logistics, urging ethical and innovative practices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors
Supply Chain

Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors

Nearly half of companies in manufacturing, logistics, and retail view escalating costs as their main supply chain challenge, a study by Epicor and Nucleus Research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Amazon Singapore report highlights double-digit sales growth for 2023
Supply Chain

Amazon Singapore report highlights double-digit sales growth for 2023

Amazon Global Selling Singapore's 2024 trend report highlights robust growth in cross-border eCommerce, projecting B2C export revenue to more than double.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
NTT DATA & Zebra partner to propel Private 5G adoption
Marketing Technologies

NTT DATA & Zebra partner to propel Private 5G adoption

NTT DATA and Zebra Technologies form a strategic partnership to enhance 5G device innovation and drive the adoption of Private 5G networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Logistics stories

I love a sunburnt country – but it's tough on network gear
Network Infrastructure

I love a sunburnt country – but it's tough on network gear

Deploying network gear in Australia's harsh environments demands a balance between cost and quality. Businesses seek robust, automated solutions to stay competitive.

By Guy Kelly • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Sendcloud appoints Christopher Dughieri as new CPTO for Europe
Customer Experience

Sendcloud appoints Christopher Dughieri as new CPTO for Europe

Sendcloud appoints Christopher Dughieri as CPTO to bolster its European shipping platform, with a focus on enhancing delivery options for merchants and consumers.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Lion Parcel partners with Salesforce to boost AI-driven service
Digital Transformation

Lion Parcel partners with Salesforce to boost AI-driven service

Lion Parcel partners with Salesforce to enhance customer service using generative AI, reducing case resolution times by 73%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
NormCyber honoured as Fortinet's Security Operations Partner
Firewalls

NormCyber honoured as Fortinet's Security Operations Partner

NormCyber crowned Fortinet's Security Operations Partner of the Year, solidifying its prowess in advanced cyber threat defence at the UK Partner Awards.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy
EduTech

SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy

Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Driving efficiency: How AI is transforming automotive parts logistics
Data Analytics

Driving efficiency: How AI is transforming automotive parts logistics

AI is revolutionising the automotive parts logistics sector, boosting efficiency and reducing costs with advanced predictive analytics and automation tools.

By Cate Hull • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Sendcloud to acquire Italian shipping platform isendu by Q3 2024
Supply Chain

Sendcloud to acquire Italian shipping platform isendu by Q3 2024

Sendcloud is set to acquire Italian shipping automation platform isendu, enhancing services for over 1,000 online businesses by Q3 2024, pending regulatory approval.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds
Unified Communications

AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds

Over 150 supply chain leaders from Sainsbury's, Nestle, and more attended SCALA's annual debate on AI's impact. Polling showed shop floor roles most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Loop launches Ship by Loop to slash return shipping costs
Customer Experience

Loop launches Ship by Loop to slash return shipping costs

Loop launches Ship by Loop, a logistics solution aimed at reducing return shipping costs by up to 91%, while providing access to domestic and global carriers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Dematic launches advanced automation in Australian meat industry
Robotics

Dematic launches advanced automation in Australian meat industry

Dematic has unveiled a cutting-edge automation solution for the Australian meat industry, boosting efficiency and safety in cold storage facilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024
Construction

Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024

Australian cyber security firm CSO Group and automation specialist xAmplify plan to merge in 2024, creating the nation's largest AI and cyber security service provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024