Rockwell Automation, Inc. has added cutting-edge, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) prescriptive work orders to Fiix Asset Risk Predictor software, creating what the company claims to be the first complete predictive and prescriptive maintenance solution to help manufacturers eliminate unplanned downtime.
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New RELEX Study reveals AI's untapped potential: Retail and CPGs yet to fully embrace technology that drives demand forecasting accuracy
May 08, 2024
A new global study by RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, reveals that while 57% of retailers and CPG companies plan to invest in predictive and generative AI in the next 3-5 years, AI and machine learning (ML) ranked just fifth in importance for overall technology spend behind enhancing e-commerce capabilities, improving inventory management, demand forecasting, and leveraging data analytics.
Nadine Despineux appointed new Member of the Board of Management, Sales at Jungheinrich
May 08, 2024
The Jungheinrich AG Supervisory Board has appointed Nadine Despineux (46) as the Group’s new Member of the Board of Management, Sales effective 15 July 2024. She will succeed Christian Erlach (61), who is leaving the Jungheinrich Board of Management on 14 July. Most recently, Nadine Despineux was responsible for the business fields Marine & Industry, Friction Bearings, Digitalisation and IT at the Renk Group in Augsburg as Segment CEO. Before that, she spent more than four years as a Managing Director of KraussMaffei Technologies in Munich with responsibility for the global service business, the establishment of new business fields, and the digitalisation division.
Only 1 in 100 manufacturers able to fully automate processes and just 14% redesigning to reduce scope 3 emissions – Kearney
May 07, 2024
The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with global consultancy Kearney, has released a new White Paper exploring the actions manufacturing leaders are taking to redesign their global value chains along key trends that are reshaping those and transforming manufacturing systems.
Seat occupancy sensors and gaming – IDTechEx explores printed and flexible sensors
May 07, 2024
Sensors act as a middle ground between the physical and digital. They measure all sorts of variables from touch, temperature, and heart rate across many different sectors, which IDTechEx’s report “Printed and Flexible Sensors 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Markets” explores in detail.
Brands must revamp returns, says Manhattan Associates
May 07, 2024
Convenience is the name of the game in today’s retail landscape and the returns process is an integral part. It can make or break the overall brand experience, and savvy retailers are increasingly viewing it as an opportunity to further engage with customers as it provides additional touchpoints to enhance the overall customer journey.
Epson urges other manufacturers to ‘put their glasses on’
May 07, 2024
Global tech manufacturer Epson, accompanied by software specialist partners, will attend this year’s MAINTEC (5-6 June, Birmingham NEC) to demonstrate the benefits of remote assistance and digital workflows using Epson’s Moverio industrial AR smart glasses.
The Evolution of Customer Engagement: Leveraging Various Automation Tools
May 04, 2024
By Brett Hanson, freelance writer.
Discover the evolution of customer engagement in the digital era. Uncover the diverse array of automation tools, including email autoresponders.
New research reveals only a handful of organisations can access sensitive data in a timely manner
May 03, 2024
Protegrity has launched a new research report ‘The State of Data Security Optimisation and Monetisation’. The research reveals that while organisations are using data to drive innovation and new strategies, fewer than 2% of respondents can access sensitive and classified data in less than a week.
Tech businesses have increased AI usage to improve business operations by 25% in the last quarter, new data reveals
May 02, 2024
Data analysed by CX Network, the global online network for customer service and marketing leaders, has found that AI usage to improve business operations in the technology sector has increased 25% since the end of 2023.
RFiD Discovery improves inventory management for Brook Taverner with cutting-edge RFID portal solution
May 02, 2024
RFiD Discovery, provider of integrated tracking solutions, has implemented its RFID conveyor portal solution at Brook Taverner, Europe’s supplier of stock supported corporate clothing and a leading menswear brand.
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