The food industry has been warned that AI technology is no magic bullet to ensure food safety and that developing the right culture must be the first step.
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RSSFood industry urged to establish solid foundations before new technologies can benefit food safety
Jan 03, 2024
Manufacturers enter 2024 on knife edge as output falls in December
Jan 02, 2024
Commenting on the latest CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index which has fallen to 46.2, Mike Thornton, national head of manufacturing at RSM UK, said: “The manufacturing PMI in December continued to show signs of stability at 46.2, down only marginally from 47.2 in December.
What does a blockade of the Red Sea mean for supply chains?
Jan 02, 2024
By Patrick Lepperhoff, Principal at INVERTO and supply chain management expert.
We experienced what a blockade of the Red Sea means in spring 2021 when the Ever Given got stuck in the Suez Canal. Within a few days, a traffic jam of several hundred ships formed.
1 in 5 project professionals working in manufacturing are not disclosing neurodivergent condition to employers – APM research reveals
Jan 02, 2024
Almost one in five project management professionals working in the manufacturing sector who consider themselves to be neurodivergent have not told their employer about their condition, according to a new survey by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered membership organisation for the project profession.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT December 2023 edition
Dec 20, 2023
Welcome to the December 2023 edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT. In this issue we feature a Special Technology Report looking in depth at the latest developments in the world of Demand Forecasting & Planning solutions.
Also included is a ‘Cover Story’: Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20.4% to total US$678.8 billion in 2024, up from $563.6 billion in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc.
Bridging the Gap: How Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) enhances Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to manage short-term uncertainties
Dec 20, 2023
By Stephen Dombroski, Director, Consumer Markets, QAD.
In today's dynamic business landscape, companies are continually striving to strike a balance between long-term strategic planning and short-term operational execution.
Beyond Borders: Acquire BPO’s US Expansion is a Masterclass in Cultural Competency
Dec 20, 2023
Cultural competency isn't just a valuable asset in logistics and manufacturing; it's the key that unlocks doors to international expansion. Global BPO firm, Acquire BPO’s, recent expansion to the US exemplifies the true value in cultural competency. Their expansion to Irving, TX is expected to bring more than 130 jobs to the region.
Predictions for the role of additive manufacturing in 2024
Dec 20, 2023
In 2023, global events coupled with the cost of living crisis have motivated manufacturers across a range of industries to re-think their centralised production models.
Want to keep your customers? Then work with more than one carrier
Dec 20, 2023
Anton Eder, co-founder of global enterprise post-purchase software provider parcelLab, tackles what retailers should put in place to ensure a seamless experience for their customers. A quarter of businesses see 10 percent of orders experience a first attempt failed delivery. Failed deliveries cost so much more than money.
Queue busting over peak season with mobile receipt and label printers
Dec 19, 2023
The peak season is renowned for Christmas cheer, retail opportunity, in store shopping, bustling shopping centres and queues. Additionally, shoppers and restaurant clientele are busy. They detest queues. Their time is precious. They have places to go and people to see.
