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 Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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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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Feedly AI and Summarization

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Ask Leo to read the articles in your feeds and highlight crucial sentences 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 Feedly AI feature called Summarization. We have taught Feedly AI to read and summarize the articles in your feeds so that you can more efficiently scan through articles and determine which ones are releva

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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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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.

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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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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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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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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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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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Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass

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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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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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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.

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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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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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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.

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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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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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