December, 2019

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Leo and Topics

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Leo lets you track specific topics, companies, and keywords in your feeds. Broad business and tech publications produce hundreds of articles per week. Not all those articles are relevant to the topics, companies, or products you care about. Manually filtering out the noise can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Relevance is a problem we are very passionate about.

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QAD DynaSys Announces the Release of DSCP 2019

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The latest demand and supply chain planning software features a new intuitive web planning experience, collaborative planning process controls and is powered by artificial intelligence and advanced supply chain analytics

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Simplify Robot Programming with G-code

Universal Robots

Many of our customers have expressed a strong interest in using our cobots to automate process applications, such as dispensing, gluing, deburring, polishing, sewing, etc. You spoke, and we listened. We first added the Remote TCP (tool center point) feature in Polyscope 5.4, which enables our robots to move at a constant speed.

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Leo and Summarization

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Reading through a large number of articles every day can be time-consuming, especially if those articles are long. Helping you save time is a problem we are very passionate about, so we are excited to release today a new Leo skill called Summarization. We have taught Leo to read and summarize the articles in your feeds so that you can more efficiently scan through articles and determine which ones are relevant.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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South African ICT Company Connor Data Breach Exposes User Activity and Personal Identifiable Information Data– Including Browsing History of Pornography

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Led by cybersecurity analysts Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor`s research team discovered a data breach in a database belonging to South Africa ICT company, Conor. The breached database contained daily logs of user activity by customers of ISPs using web filtering software built by Conor.

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The future of supply chain and logistics: Descartes presents advice to industry professionals

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

On 7th November 2019 Descartes Systems UK welcomed over 100 logistics professionals to its UK Customer and Partner event.

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Feedly AI and Topics

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Feedly aI lets you track specific topics, companies, and keywords in your feeds Broad business and tech publications produce hundreds of articles per week. Not all those articles are relevant to the topics, companies, or products you care about. Manually filtering out the noise can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Relevance is a problem we are very passionate about.

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Using cloud migration to power digital transformation

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

by Justin Augat, VP of Product Marketing at iland Cloud is no longer just a way to streamline processes, it’s a major differentiator. The cloud has become essential to businesses thriving in an ever-changing world. Migrating to the cloud has become one of the most vital aspects of being an effective, modern business.

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The 3 Biggest Business Challenges of Digital Transformation

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Jamie Hinton, CEO at Razor Ltd The world has gone digital, there’s no denying this. Everyone has a smartphone these days, and they use them for everything, from making decisions to finding brands to buy from or learn more about a product or service.

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Experts create clean cold research hub to meet global challenge

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Led by UK Universities, multi-disciplinary researchers from around the globe are joining forces in an innovative new research centre aimed at speeding up the use of radical new cooling solution to help small-holder farmers, medicine suppliers and others make the most of clean and sustainable chilled distribution systems.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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How is the B2B buying process evolving?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Michiel Schipperus, CEO at Sana Commerce The way B2B buyers conduct business has changed significantly over the last five years. Advances in ERP technology and supply chain management software have enabled manufacturers to underpin process innovation with real-time insights, driving improvements in supplier management and buying efficiencies.

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What to watch out for in e-commerce in 2020: Key trends for the next 12 months according to Arno Ham, CTO at Sana Commerce

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The B2B e-commerce sector is forecast to hit a whopping £5.2 billion by 2020, reports find. This ever-changing market has led many businesses to trade in their traditional ways of operating in exchange for innovative online methods in order to maintain their competitive edge.

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Nearly four-fifths of commerce leaders excited and ‘ready’ for the future of commerce

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Amidst an uncertain and challenging landscape, commerce chiefs across the board are presenting a positive front; nearly four-fifths (79%) of digital commerce leaders feel ready to take advantage of the opportunities digital commerce has to offer, according to a study from Wunderman Thompson Commerce.

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Retailers are raising the bar with sustainability efforts, but is it enough?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Helen Willmott, Product Manager - Compliance, EMEA, Adjuno. Sustainability is an important issue for all retailers and many are making great strides in minimising waste, reducing the use of plastic and improving their packaging to make it more environmentally friendly.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Saving the world from plastic waste comes one step closer

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Finnish startup Sulapac raised an exceptional €15 million to engine its scale-up and internationalisation. The funding enables further development and broadening of its recipe portfolio. The investors include the world’s leading luxury house Chanel and international media houses, all with valuable expertise to accelerate Sulapac’s expansion.

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FHL Cloud Solutions follows 30 per cent year-on-year growth in last five years with investment in new UK & international service facility

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Cheshire-based consultancy builds 32,000 sq. ft. consultancy hub to capitalise on mid-market companies’ plans for digital transformation.The new facility will help meet growing demand from mid-market UK companies for FHL’s expert consultancy and integration services as they increasingly look to digitally transform many of their core business and finance and reporting processes.

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LLamasoft opens new EMEA headquarters to support continued growth

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

LLamasoft, the provider of AI-enabled enterprise supply chain design and decision-making solutions, has announced that the official opening of its new EMEA headquarters in Birmingham took place on Tuesday 26th November. Guest of Honour, Lord Digby Jones, a non-aligned Peer in the UK House of Lords, international businessman, media commentator, TV presenter, author and public speaker addressed the attendees.

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Acne Studios chooses payments company Adyen to deliver a first-class experience for shoppers globally

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The Stockholm-based luxury fashion house Acne Studios has chosen payments tech company Adyen to deliver a first-class shopping experience for customers in APAC, North America and Europe – including its stores in the UK.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Supply Chain Event - From Demand Planning to S&OP to IBP: Lessons from the front line

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

This Supply Chain Event is a free educational morning dedicated to leading manufacturers who want to review best practices and lessons from the front line to implementing S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and IBP (Integrated Business Planning).

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Paragon launches on the Geotab marketplace to give fleet managers increased visibility and control of routing process

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Paragon Software Systems has launched its route optimisation software on the Geotab Marketplace.

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ThoughtWorks finds retail sector most vulnerable to tech threats post Brexit

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Retail is the sector where UK businesses are most likely to feel exposed to a series of threats to business growth in 2020.

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parcelLab wins innovation award at global supply chain summit

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Munich and London-based post-purchase e-commerce communication specialist parcelLab was recently presented with the Smart Solution Award at annual international supply chain summit Exchainge 2019.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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How UK businesses can get to grips with rising supply chain risk

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Alex Saric, smart procurement expert, Ivalua. UK businesses have never been more dependent on their suppliers to help them deliver goods and services to their customers. Be it retail, manufacturing or financial services, suppliers have a vital role to play when it comes to innovation and meeting customer expectations. However, as supply chains become increasingly global, businesses are potentially exposing themselves to more risk than ever before.

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TrueCommerce integrated EDI for NetSuite ERP helps Pearhead do business in every direction and achieve 91% Amazon ASN on-time score

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Founded in 1999, Pearhead is a global lifestyle and gift brand with over 800 products in the baby, pet and wedding categories. Its products are currently sold in over 1,000 stores in 13 countries, as well as through online marketplaces and its own branded web store.

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Festive season blind spot

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By: Robert Byrne, VP Supply Chain Solutions at E2open. The festive season is the season for stuffing. Turkeys with delicious fillings, socks above the fireplace with presents and warehouses with enough stock to meet customer demand during this peak shopping time.

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Uncertainty continues to impact supply chain risk, finds Dun & Bradstreet and Cranfield University

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The ongoing uncertainty around Brexit is encouraging many manufacturers and retailers to consider other supplier locations in low cost, higher risk countries to avoid possible trade barriers. The latest analysis in the Global Supply Chain Risk Report, produced quarterly by Cranfield University and Dun & Bradstreet, found marked increases in Supplier Criticality (up 2%) and Global Sourcing Risk (up 4.8%) in Q3 2019.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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UK retailers to regain £7.23 million each year by going cashless

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Analysing the annual revenue of the UK retailers with the fastest profit growth reveals a total potential recovery of £7.232 million each year as a result of refusing cash payments.

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