How can technology-oriented training programs help address information technology skills gaps amongst the government workforce? How can agencies achieve effective technology-oriented training outcomes when reskilling employees? What lessons can be learned from the successful use of technology-oriented training programs? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Professors Stacie Petter and Laurie Giddens authors of the IBM Center report, Reskilling the Workforce with Technology-Oriented Training on the next The Business of Government Hour.

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What is the financial management strategy of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security? How is DHS modernizing its financial management system? What’s next in its financial modernization journey? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Stacy Marcott, Acting Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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What is the IT strategy for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)? How is CBP working to modernize its IT infrastructure? How is it using technology and innovation to change the way it does business? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Sonny Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner & Chief Information Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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How is the Consumer Financial Protection Board using Enterprise Risk Management? What is CFPB doing to embed risk-based decision making into its culture? How is CFPB tackling its most mission critical risks? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Marianne Roth, Chief Risk Officer, at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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What is the data strategy for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)? How is DISA leveraging data as a strategic asset? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Caroline Kuharske, Acting Chief Data Officer, DISA.

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What is the financial management strategy for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? How is it pursuing a Hybrid First workplace model? What is it innovating the way it operates and does business? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jay Hoffman, Chief Financial Officer at USPTO

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How has the mission of the U.S. Government Accountability Office evolved? How is GAO innovating the way it does its oversight mission? What does the future hold for the U.S. Government Accountability Office? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, leader of the GAO.

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How does the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) execute on its critical mission? What is it doing to attract innovative businesses and startups to help solve high-impact national security issues? What emerging technologies offer the most promise to securing the nation? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Michael Brown, Director, Defense Innovation Units (DIU), U.S. Department of Defense.

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What are the key processes of innovating? Can innovating be taught & enhanced by continued practice? What are the core traits of an organization this is built to innovate? How can government executives innovate and find new ways to lead? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions with Dr. Ben Bensaou, Author of Built to Innovate -- part of the leading through uncertain times series.

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What is the Voltage Effect? Why do some ideas fail while others change the world? What are the five hurdles one must clear to ensure the vitality of an idea? Why should policymakers move from evidence-based policy to policy-based evidence? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Professor John List, author of The Voltage Effect and Economist at the University of Chicago.

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What is the mission of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office? How is it working to transform the Department of Energy into a world leading AI enterprise? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Pamela Isom, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office within the U.S. Department of Energy

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How can governments emerge stronger and better prepared for future shocks? What actions can be taken to modernize supply chains? How does emerging stronger and more resilient rest on a solid foundation of data analytics and systems security? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with IBM Global Government leaders Tim Paydos and Mike Stone, authors of the IBM Center report, Emerge Stronger and More Resilient: Responding to COVID-19 and Preparing for Future Shocks.

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DENSO Manufacturing UK (DMUK) is a global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. Dexory (formerly known as BotsAndUs) has partnered with DMUK to unlock further benefits from automation at its plant in Telford.

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, has announced that Ford has joined its OEM.connect partner programme.

VisionTrack is extending its longstanding partnership with the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) for a further year. As official video telematics provider, the company will deliver an advanced vehicle camera solution for all competing trucks in Division 1 and Division 2 of the BTRC.

VisionTrack has become the official video telematics partner for the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC), which begins at the Misano World Circuit track in Italy later this month.

According to the latest report ‘The automotive supply chain: Pursuing long-term resilience’ from the Capgemini Research Institute, automotive organisations now feel more confident to tackle future supply chain disruptions.

By Terry Onica, Director, Automotive, QAD.

The automotive industry is at a pivotal crossroads, driven by rapid advancements in vehicle technology and increasing regulatory pressure around sustainability.

Bowker Transport is set to improve driver safety, reduce fuel use and cut CO2 emissions, due to an integrated Webfleet fleet management and VisionTrack camera system, supplied by Daisy Communications across its fleet of 225 HGVs.

CargoAi has appointed global payment expert, Olivier Veyrac as its Senior Vice President for CargoWALLET. Over the past 18 months, CargoWALLET has been adopted by 5,000+ Airlines, Freight Forwarders, GHAs and logistic service providers.

Pošta Slovenije, the provider of postal and logistics services in Slovenia, is set to improve its logistics and delivery operations through a strategic partnership with FarEye, the last-mile technology provider.

Half of the businesses supplying retailers are failing to meet supplier terms and conditions, leading to financial penalties and lost business.

DPD Group, one of the leading parcel service providers in Europe, is relying on the Ehrhardt Partner Group’s (EPG) voice picking system Lydia Voice. The innovative voice solution has been adopted at DPD's superhub in Hinckley (England), the largest parcel sorting hub in Europe. The technology is able to optimise sorting and routing processes in the long term, offering greater speed and traceability.

Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time technology, printing, mobility and digital data capture solution specialist, has been awarded a contract to integrate its voice-directed software solution into Jack Sealey Ltd’s warehousing facility.

Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time technology, printing, mobility and digital data capture solution specialist, has been awarded a contract alongside partners The Config Team, a leading authority in the SAP supply chain, to integrate a voice-directed software solution into Euro Packaging UK’s warehousing facility.

Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time technology, printing, mobility and digital data capture solution specialist, has been awarded a contract to integrate its voice-directed software solution into DCS Group (UK) Ltd’s warehousing facility.

Founded in 1978, Sealey Tools is well-known nationally and internationally as a leading brand of professional tools and workshop equipment. When the company experienced an unexpected, significant and sustained increase in orders during the Covid pandemic lockdown, its warehouse was under extreme pressure to keep up with such an unprecedented upturn in demand.

Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time data capture, printing, mobility, support and voice-directed solution specialist, has formed a partnership with Ai Automation, a worldwide specialist in vision, automation and robotics.

Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced that I.D.E.A. S.r.l. (Intelligent Development Engineered Applications), the Italian partner company of M.O.S.A.I.C. (Motion System and Information Control), has selected Zebra to drive efficiency and productivity in its quality assurance inspection process.

Doosan Robotics Inc., the collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer, has formed a strategic partnership with Rocketfarm, provider of palletising software.

By Del Williams, technical writer based in Torrance, California.

As demand for cold and frozen storage surges amid a critical shortage of space, selecting the right racking system along with state-of-the-art pallet shuttle technology can help processors store and retrieve products more efficiently.

BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON, the manufacturer of advanced receipt, label and mobile printers, has entered into a partnership with ACS Postal Services (ACS), the Greek courier service provider.

Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is supporting the industry’s transition to 2D barcodes as an innovation sponsor of the GS1 Global Forum 2024.The largest annual GS1 event, which takes place from 19th–22nd February in Brussels and virtually, brings together GS1 member organisations from across the globe to collaborate....

Having a label applied accurately, precisely and wrinkle-free is important as it elevates the product presentation, a critical factor in driving sales.

By Natalia Spitsyna, International animal transport specialist.

Among all cargoes that are transported by air, there is a special category of cargoes that causes a lot of questions during registration, and also puts airlines and their employees in a state of shock. This category of special cargo is "live animals".

Switching to managed print services (MPS) could represent a five-figure saving over three years, when compared with traditional printer ownership, according to new analysis from Brother UK.

BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON, a global leader in advanced receipt, label and mobile printers, has partnered with G Rigging & Lighting Ltd, an independent event specialist based in the UK.

Meeting growing demands for next generation flexible print quality, Coveris is investing over £3m in a new state-of-the-art flexo press and conversion infrastructure at its HD print hub in Burnley, UK. 

Fleury Michon, one of France’s leading food suppliers to supermarkets, healthcare facilities and airlines, has implemented forecasting technology from FuturMaster to help anticipate future demand and the daily production requirements for its cold meats, ready meals and snacks.

Blue Yonder has announced that capital goods company CNH Industrial has selected Luminate Control Tower, along with several supply chain planning solutions such as forecasting and replenishment, as the backbone of its customer-centric aftermarket supply chain for its parts business.

Slimstock has announced that Sally Europe, the UK and Continental Europe operating arm of Sally Beauty, has leveraged its forecasting, replenishment and supply chain optimisation platform, to support a transformation initiative.

o9 Solutions, the enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, and analyst firm Supply Chain Insights, has announced that LKQ Europe captured significant supply chain planning insights as a result of the company’s participation in a pilot programme designed to test outside-in planning concepts through Project Zebra.

Brand Evangelists for Beauty (Be for Beauty) was created 5 years ago by Colette Laxton & Mark Curry. Over the last couple of years, the company has faced strong growth.

In fact, up until the last few years, this service has traditionally been enjoyed free of charge for the majority of online shoppers.  However, due to an increased desire to reduce the cost impact on a retailer’s revenue, many retailers are now charging  for returns. For example, since the pandemic began, several fast fashion retailers have taken up the practice.

ECI Software Solutions, provider of business management software and services, has introduced Ridder iQ, the business management software designed to cater to the specific needs of SMEs that are discreet manufacturing companies requiring tighter integration between engineering, R&D and production processes.

By Stephen Dombroski, Director of Consumer Markets, QAD

From erratic customer behaviour to seasonal demand spikes, and the ever-increasing expectations of consumers, businesses must navigate these complexities to ensure efficient procurement and delivery of goods.

Rituals, the wellbeing beauty brand, has selected RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain optimisation capabilities.

Quadient (Euronext: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, has partnered with Co-op in the UK to deliver further parcel locker growth and added convenience to its communities.

Alwayse Engineering Ltd has entered a strategic partnership with Rapid Racking Ltd, the UK's leading specialist in shelving and racking solutions, to integrate its precision range of ball transfer units into custom tables for roll-on/roll-off capability.

Manhattan Associates Inc. has announced that Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd, one of the largest global supply chain logistics companies, has selected Manhattan Active Warehouse Management to be implemented at its new, state-of-the-art distribution centre in the UK.