FourKites has announced that Teva, a global provider of generic medicines, has achieved a 0.005% incident rate by leveraging FourKites’ global carrier visibility solution, NIC-Place.

The UK Material Handling Association’s annual Safety Convention has been labelled a success for the intuitive way in which it approached the key safety issue of Implementing a Safety Culture in the workforce.

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.

Images of health and safety professionals generated by AI are exclusively white, male and around middle age, despite the wealth of job opportunities health & safety offers to women. 

By Heico Sandee, Founder and CEO of Smart Robotics.

Pick-and-place automation has become a cornerstone of modern warehouse operations, ensuring that tasks are executed with the utmost precision and consistency. As warehouses evolve to meet the demands of dynamic industries like e-commerce and pharmaceuticals, the role of these robotic systems becomes increasingly vital.

Compatio AI has introduced the VFD System Configurator Model, specifically built for distributors and manufacturers in the Industrial Automation sector.

Zetes, the specialist in supply chain execution solutions and part of the Panasonic Group, has invested in Robotize, a Danish robotics company known for its cutting-edge Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to reach a stake of 50%, alongside its founding shareholders.

Based on its recent analysis of the global manufacturing execution system (MES) market for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and cell & gene therapies, Frost & Sullivan recognises Werum IT Solutions with the 2019 Global MES for Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and Cell & Gene Therapies Customer Value Leadership Award.

Priority Software Ltd.,a global provider of business management solutions, has announced that GL Brands, Inc., a multi-national consumer packaged goods company serving the global hemp and CBD markets, has implemented Priority Cannabis ERP, a comprehensive seed-to-sale ERP software solution, to effectively manage the entire plant lifecycle.

Murata ID Solutions reports that it has helped life science giant Bayer’s Italian division, Bayer S.p.A., leverage radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking in the first large-scale application of the technology in the pharmaceutical supply chain.

Lehning Laboratories, the homeopathy and herbal medicines provider, has selected the ZetesAtlas identification solution, equipped MD-9000 automatic marking and tamper-proof labelling stations, to ensure compliance with new Falsified Medicines Directive and to assure its customers of product authenticity.

The new subsidiary of Körber’s Business Area Pharma in Dublin enjoys growing demand for its integrated solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech production in the UK and Ireland.

Pharma, biotech and cell & gene companies who use Werum PAS-X MES as well as those who are interested in the use of manufacturing IT and manufacturing intelligence to digitise their production are invited to Connext 2021 – the new virtual Pharma Software Summit by Werum Solutions.

Envirotainer, the global provider of secure cold chain solutions for air transportation of pharmaceuticals, has announced that the first commercial shipment using the new Releye RAP container has been completed. The consignment was handled by Swiss WorldCargo, carrier of intensive care pharmaceuticals.

ACG, supplier of fully integrated manufacturing solutions to the global pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry, has announced its engineering business - dedicated to aftermarkets service - is working with its manufacturing customers to increase the life cycle of their machines.

A UK-backed biotech company has achieved a pioneering biocomputer breakthrough which is accelerating the development and manufacture of cheaper drugs and vaccines.

By Rudrendu Kumar Paul and Bidyut Sarkar

Embracing the Future of Supply Chain Management: An Exploration of AI's Transformative Impact on Demand Forecasting and its Potential to Navigate Global Uncertainties.

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the pharmaceutical contract manufacturing industry declined in 2023 compared to 2021-22. High inflation and interest rates along with an uncertain business environment disincentivized investment.

Datalogic has announced that its Ulyxe laser marking system has been chosen by Gilo Industries Group to enable accurate identification and traceability of parts manufactured across its innovative aerospace engineering companies.

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) will deploy AT&T’s secure IoT capabilities into its overall connected container service model for its end customers, including its recently won global managed container service contract with the Dutch Army.

To ensure visibility and control over mission-critical business processes such as manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), international defence manufacturer and service provider Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group turned to global enterprise applications company IFS for a comprehensive enterprise applications platform.

Established in 1862 as an engineering file manufacturer trading from premises in Redditch, the Monks & Crane Industrial Group distributes products such as cutting tools, oils and lubrication, PPE products, fasteners, machine tools and office supplies as well as soldering and welding goods to its extensive customer base operating within a wide variety of industries including aerospace and engineering. 

A lack of capacity planning is adding to the ramp-up challenge for many aerospace and defence (A&D) manufacturers as they strive to meet the ambitious production rate increases set by aircraft maker, Airbus, according to a report published by management consultancy Vendigital.

The Lumenia Consulting ERP HEADtoHEAD event returns to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin Airport on 1-2 October. The unique format of the event brings together the leading ERP vendors, who must follow a script during their presentations, allowing ERP buyers to compare solutions like for like. 

A-SAFE, the workplace efficiency and safety solutions provider, hosted the final event of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) Roadshow on October 3 at its Fathom3 R&D facility in Elland, Yorkshire.

The new system, nearly a decade in the making, is crucial to agencies managing an ever-growing store of digital records.

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Alexandria Phounsavath, director of DHS S&T’s Data Analytics Technology Center, is exploring new approaches to solving some of the biggest challenges in data.

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Featuring a Special Technology Report looking in depth at the latest developments in the world of Transportation Management solutions.

Also included is a ‘Cover Story’: Business leaders have begun the early part of 2024 with an increased level of optimism about their organisation’s future growth compared to 12 months ago....

The June Issue features a Special Technology Report looking in depth at the latest developments in the world of Automatic Identification and Data Capture/Mobile Computing solutions.

Also included is a ‘Cover Story’: Gartner forecasts spending on cloud security to grow 24% in 2024, making it the highest growth of all segments in the global security and risk management market.

By Mary Heiser, Director, Industry & Product Marketing, FourKites.

In today’s intricate food and beverage supply chains, ensuring product quality from farm to fork is paramount. One of the most crucial factors determining the integrity of perishable products is temperature. As any supply chain professional knows, even a slight temperature deviation can mean the difference between delivering a delicious ice cream cone or a disappointing puddle.

By Michael Turner, freelance writer.The commercial trucking industry in the United States is one of the most developed in the world, but even there some problems occur, especially when it comes to transporting perishable goods.

Aramex UK has urged pharmaceutical companies exporting products overseas to be mindful about shipping to warmer climates.

Simply Lunch, a producer of ‘food-to-go’, is using Podfather logistics software to support its sustainable business strategy. The family run business produces around 25 million products a year and makes more than 175,000 deliveries to organisations ranging from independent coffee shops to multi-national catering companies.

In the food and beverage market, Fresh Produce businesses encounter unique challenges. Aptean, the global leader in food and beverage tailored Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, addresses these needs with its cutting-edge, cloud-native solution, Aptean Food & Beverage ERP.

Boeing, where union workers turned down 35% pay hikes, is in big trouble. Both its commercial and defense sides are losing money, just as China comes on.

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In plan year 2025, FEHB enrollees will see 45 plan options, across 25 different plans, offering IVF coverage above OPM’s baseline requirements for carriers.

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Federal retirement benefits require specialized advice to maximize. Feds planning to retire need a fiduciary who specializes in federal retirement.

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Learn from top government and industry experts how agencies are innovating with data centers and cloud technology.

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How are AI/ML strategies evolving to meet tomorrow’s mission?

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What strategies and technology are driving data strategy in government?

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How are DoD and DHS profiling a successful cloud computing strategy and what is the vision for the future?

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GSA's Federal Acquisition Service is on the front lines of federal procurement, making the processes easier for acquisition professionals, agencies and vendors.

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The Pentagon made some key tweaks to the final CMMC program rule. Several program watchers said the changes should help simplify a complex compliance program.

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Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022

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A U.S. appeals court has declined for now to allow President Joe Biden's administration to require COVID-19 vaccinations for federal employees

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President Joe Biden marked Equal Pay Day by spotlighting new steps aimed at closing the gender pay gap for federal workers and contractors

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Frank Indiviglio, NOAA’s deputy director for High Performance Computing & Communications (HPCC), said conversations are happening about how NOAA can containerize its climate models in order to push the models themselves out to the public to understand, build upon and tweak.

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Labor shortages and the desires of employees for a more balanced life are opening the door, now more than ever, for fully remote work options. This can potentially lead to a team of multi-state workers.

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Congress has ended the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays. The Senate gave final approval to a temporary government funding package Wednesday night and sent it to President Joe Biden for his signature. The bill sets up a final confrontation on the government budget in the new year. The Senate worked into the night to pass the bill with days to spare before government funding expires Saturday. The spending package keeps government funding levels at current levels for roughly two more months while a long-term package is negotiated.

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New guidance from lead cybersecurity agencies and industry partners provides both individual developers and large companies with software supply chain security best practices

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