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Kiwi Stories

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NZ export levels remain strong as firms eye UK & Japan growth
Research and Development

NZ export levels remain strong as firms eye UK & Japan growth

Most New Zealand exporters sustained or boosted exports last year, with growing interest in UK and Japan markets amid trade tensions and tariff concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Tariffs stories

Avalara launches global AI tools to streamline compliance tasks
Enterprise Resource Planning

Avalara launches global AI tools to streamline compliance tasks

Avalara has launched global AI tools, including its agent Avi, to speed up compliance and tax tasks within enterprise systems, cutting filing times significantly.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Brands face tariffs & fulfilment hurdles ahead of peak season
Customer Experience

Brands face tariffs & fulfilment hurdles ahead of peak season

Brands face rising tariffs and fulfilment challenges this holiday peak, with 87% hiking US prices and only 31% confident in cross-border delivery plans.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Mstack launches Chemstack AI to speed up chemical manufacturing
Digital Transformation

Mstack launches Chemstack AI to speed up chemical manufacturing

Mstack launches Chemstack AI, an AI-driven platform cutting chemical synthesis and commercialisation from 18 months to days amid supply chain woes.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Understanding the US manufacturing slowdown
Cartech

Understanding the US manufacturing slowdown

The US manufacturing slowdown reflects structural shifts and post-boom normalisation, with rising AI investment reshaping the sector amid tariff pressures.

By Rohit Garewal • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Beyond campaigns: Building visibility that compounds over time
Opinion

Beyond campaigns: Building visibility that compounds over time

Canadian brands focus on authentic storytelling and earned media to build lasting visibility amid tariffs and rising costs. Short-term campaigns no longer suffice.

By Aleksandra Phelan • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Blue Yonder unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient logistics
Data Analytics

Blue Yonder unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient logistics

Blue Yonder launches AI-enhanced Transportation Management system to boost supply chain resilience, efficiency and sustainability amid rising operational pressures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
AI use in finance surges as leaders focus on resilience & risk
Data Analytics

AI use in finance surges as leaders focus on resilience & risk

AI use in finance has surged to 72%, with CFOs leveraging it for resilience, risk management, and navigating tariff-driven economic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Linnworks appoints Jon Bahl as CEO to steer global expansion
Partner Programmes

Linnworks appoints Jon Bahl as CEO to steer global expansion

Linnworks appoints Jon Bahl as CEO to lead global growth amid retail challenges, aiming to expand its commerce platform serving 4,000 customers worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Procurement invests in AI & data to boost digital efficiency
Data Analytics

Procurement invests in AI & data to boost digital efficiency

Over half of procurement leaders have boosted tech budgets, embracing AI and data to enhance efficiency amid rising challenges, reveals new global report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
UK imports from China climb to GBP £70.8b despite tariffs
Supply Chain

UK imports from China climb to GBP £70.8b despite tariffs

UK imports from China surged 5.4% to GBP £70.8 billion in the year to Q1 2025, highlighting trade resilience despite ongoing tariffs and market challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
Risky business: The tariff evasion tactics that can create a ton of trouble for Aussie exporters
Opinion

Risky business: The tariff evasion tactics that can create a ton of trouble for Aussie exporters

Some Australian exporters are risking heavy US fines by using dodgy tactics to evade new 10% tariffs, but playing by the rules with smart software offers safer growth.

By Chris Calverley • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Chervon partners with Blue Yonder to transform global supply chain
Digital Transformation

Chervon partners with Blue Yonder to transform global supply chain

Chervon teams up with Blue Yonder to enhance global supply chain, aiming to improve forecasting, inventory and customer service across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
The high cost of doing nothing
Digital Transformation

The high cost of doing nothing

Retailers delaying technology investments amid tariffs risk lost market share and higher future costs as consumer demands rapidly evolve in 2025.

By Jamie Cairns • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Tariffs stories

UK secures GBP £150 billion in US investment to boost jobs & tech
Hyperscale

UK secures GBP £150 billion in US investment to boost jobs & tech

The UK government has secured GBP £150 billion in US investment, aiming to create 7,600 jobs and boost sectors like clean energy and AI nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Fluent Commerce partners with Intelo.ai to enhance AI logistics
Marketing Technologies

Fluent Commerce partners with Intelo.ai to enhance AI logistics

Fluent Commerce partners with Intelo.ai to integrate AI agents into its order system, boosting efficiency and cutting costs amid rising US tariffs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Metapack launches tool to cut cross-border retail shipping costs
Supply Chain

Metapack launches tool to cut cross-border retail shipping costs

Metapack has launched Consolidated Clearance, a solution to help retailers cut cross-border shipping costs by consolidating parcels under one customs entry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025