Logistics stories
Australian warehouse operators could gain denser storage without heavy upfront spending as Dematic rolls out a modular system for slower-moving stock.
Brisbane distribution staff are set for faster picking and better stock accuracy after GPC replaced legacy warehouse systems with Manhattan Active.
Practical use, not price, is now the main hurdle for quantum AI adoption, as SAS readies a tool for Viya customers later this year.
Live production data is helping the appliance maker cut downtime and backorders, with AI agents now embedded across its operations network.
The shift could see startup tools reach PepsiCo's operations faster, as the group narrows its APAC scheme to suppliers ready for rollout.
Fleet operators could save millions by using telematics to curb idling, harsh driving and waste as fuel prices keep climbing.
Adoption is rising as customers report faster fixes and lower running costs, with one college cutting troubleshooting time by 90%.
Researchers say longer dwell time revealed how attackers scan freight, payments and banking systems to turn intrusions into cargo theft and fraud.
Economic pressures are outweighing climate goals for many firms, even as two-thirds of supply chain leaders say they are cutting impact.
Manufacturers could gain faster disruption warnings and automated responses as SAP embeds AI agents into core supply chain workflows.
Retailers could trim refunds, service queries and fraud losses as the new suite uses data from 200 million shoppers to automate post-purchase changes.
Fashion and retail operators face shipment stoppages and penalties after Poland widened electronic reporting rules for transit cargo.
Reliability at sea is at stake as four Royal Norwegian Naval Academy officers prepare a 1,000-mile North Sea row for Ukraine aid.
The deal gives retailers a single system for fulfilment, shipping and returns, serving more than 400 customers across Europe.
The warehouse clear-out freed space for a major supply chain group while diverting 2.5 tonnes of old electronics from landfill.
Ghost assets can distort reporting and compliance, with SoloTruth's new platform aiming to keep fixed-asset records aligned with reality.
Fleet operators face heavier tachograph scrutiny as the platform unifies downloads, alerts and coaching to curb costly infringements.
Most fleet managers now expect AI to reshape transport operations this year as operators seek lower fuel bills, fewer delays and better compliance.
Rising storms, labour shortages and cargo fires are increasing costs and disruption for Asian shipping firms, QBE warns.
The funding will open new warehouses in Las Vegas and Chicago as the company pushes its marketplace model into more sales channels.