Logistics stories - Page 17

By 2025, AI is set to revolutionise industries with advancements in agents, edge computing, and nuclear energy, driving sustainability and efficiency.

Scandit has launched SDK 7.0, enhancing smart data capture to improve efficiency and accuracy across retail, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.

Gary Winter from Parcel Pending predicts a surge in out-of-home delivery solutions by 2025, driven by rising demand and evolving consumer preferences.

With inflation rising, 54% of British consumers plan to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday for their average Christmas budget of GBP £352.

Red tape and exporters' fears of mistakes are damaging UK's clothing and footwear shipments to the EU, dropping by 18% post-Brexit.

Research shows that one in three shoppers is expected to return Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases, leading to a surge on Returns Tuesday, 10th December.

ProGlove launches a flexible rental programme for its MARK smart scanners, aiding warehouse operators during the busy holiday season.

Diliko has unveiled its Agentic AI platform to automate data management for mid-sized enterprises, aiming to enhance efficiency in sectors like healthcare and finance.

Toqio has ventured into the logistics sector by partnering with global eCommerce firm DSA, aiming to leverage financial solutions for growth.

The Wireless Broadband Alliance introduces its new 'OpenRoaming for IoT - FIDO Device Onboarding Framework', simplifying secure onboarding for IoT devices.

Research from Netradyne reveals 81% of supply chain professionals plan to adopt AI technologies for fleet safety within the year, despite limited current usage.

Interparcel reports a 10.8% rise in postal charges and a 12% increase in shipping costs, urging SMEs to enhance operational efficiency this season.

Celonis is using AI to help clients achieve their sustainability goals by optimising processes and illuminating emissions, amidst rising regulatory pressures.

Celonis has launched AgentC, a suite of AI agents enhanced with process intelligence, aimed at streamlining enterprise applications and boosting efficiency.

Quor has appointed Bruce Boytim as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of expertise in financial services and technology to lead the company.

Diamond Logistics has secured a GBP £1 million loan from Frontier Development Capital to enhance its national network and empower small businesses.

Independent online electronics retailers face challenges as a report reveals shipping costs could rise 25% during Black Friday, impacting profit margins.

Avalara has launched its Automated Tariff Code Classification system, utilising AI to enhance customs compliance for businesses in global trade.

Infinigate has been named a strategic distributor by Fortra to offer its cybersecurity solutions to resellers across EMEA, bolstering regional cyber defences.

New Wincanton research reveals over half of UK businesses doubt they will meet net-zero targets, citing logistics costs and alternative fuel technologies as major hurdles.