Logistics stories - Page 7

Manufacturers face supply chain pressures and skills shortages but embrace AI and digital tech to boost efficiency and resilience globally.

Research reveals transport management is now key to company growth, with 96% adopting generative AI despite only 17% achieving full automation.

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

Mendix extends its partnership with Snowflake to integrate AI-driven data with low-code app development, boosting delivery speed and modernising legacy systems.

Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.

Nearly half of industrial firms lack the expertise to adopt AI and advanced tech in asset management, despite growing interest in tools like machine learning and digital twins.

Europa Worldwide Group has adopted Blue Yonder's emissions reporting tech to enhance carbon management and meet growing sustainability demands across its logistics operations.

Over half of supply chain firms report high readiness for AI, with many investing in new roles like AI specialists to boost agility and resilience.

ControlUp and B2M Solutions have partnered to launch ControlUp for Frontline Workers, boosting real-time analytics for Android devices used by frontline staff worldwide.

Manhattan Associates has promoted Raghav Sibal to Vice President, APAC, to lead growth amid rising demand for cloud and AI supply chain solutions in Asia-Pacific.

Vineet Khanna, ex-Nestlé SVP, joins FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council to advance AI-driven global supply chain innovation and sustainability.

DXC Technology and Boomi partner to modernise enterprise IT, combining AI and cloud-native solutions for seamless system integration and faster decision-making.

DXC Technology and Boomi partner to accelerate AI-driven automation and modernise IT systems, enhancing efficiency and integration across enterprise operations.

IFS has acquired London-based 7bridges, enhancing its AI-driven supply chain tools to cut costs and boost logistics efficiency across industry sectors.

CapitaLand is set to invest significant wealth into Maharashtra by 2030, expanding its business parks, data centres and logistics in Mumbai and Pune.

SquadStack.ai has launched a voice-first autonomous AI agent to automate sales, doubling lead connectivity and cutting acquisition costs across various industries.

Waabi appoints Lior Ron, ex-Uber Freight CEO, as COO to spearhead commercial launch of fully driverless trucks this year.

OpenAI's GPT-5, a multimodal AI platform with text, image, audio and video input, aims to boost accessibility and transform customer engagement across industries.

Celona launches AerFlex, a cloud-managed private 5G solution designed to simplify deployment and management for enterprises embracing AI and automation.

Kobelco Construction Machinery uses Blue Yonder's digital planning to strengthen global supply chain resilience and optimise production and sales amid market shifts.