Logistics stories
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
The rollout pushes Oracle deeper into AI-driven automation, as the new tools aim to cut manual hand-offs across finance, HR, supply chain and CX.
Women still make up just 22% of the tech workforce, and leaders say confidence gaps and male-dominated spaces are holding back more progress.
Enterprises could cut truck rolls and outages as the new platform monitors in-building wireless networks continuously from deployment to optimisation.
Delivery details are now as decisive as product recommendations, with 61% of shoppers saying they can make or break an AI-led purchase.
Poor logins are pushing 68% of consumers to abandon or switch providers, as trust in AI and data handling lags sharply.
Geopolitical shocks are exposing a growing confidence gap, with only one in five supply chain leaders able to respond within 24 hours.
Clients want broader, data-led change tied to performance as the consultancy folds AI into manufacturing, procurement and investment work.
Businesses will be able to track vehicle costs in real time as Visa and Westpac replace closed-loop fuel cards with mobile digital credentials.
The parcel delivery group’s upgraded rating could strengthen its appeal to corporate customers as sustainability checks shape supplier choices.
Local students in Herefordshire will get new help to study engineering and robotics after donors backed NMITE's bursaries.
The new system is aimed at cutting manual work for wholesalers by speeding invoice matching, order tracking and customer replies.
The funding could help double heavy electric trucks on Australian roads by 2026, easing a costly switch away from ageing diesel fleets.
The hire supports Paxon’s push to win more brands seeking outsourced fulfilment as eCommerce logistics shifts and competition for clients intensifies.
Consumers will soon get faster access to deposited funds, while banks face new fraud rules and stablecoins enter a regulated Canadian framework.
Customers can now compare tracked UK and overseas postage options more easily, after Parcelhero added Royal Mail services to its platform.
Rising food and fibre exports are driving more demand for warehouses and cold storage, with Calder Stewart’s pipeline set to double.
Australian partners now have wider access to Samsung rugged phones and tablets, with Ingram Micro extending reach into government and frontline sectors.
Australia could lift wages and jobs if robotics uptake broadens beyond mining and agriculture, according to new modelling.
Slower growth in Easter spending reflects cautious households, even as the holiday is set to generate GBP £2.39bn for retailers.
