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https://www.wired.co.uk/article/kfc-chicken-crisis-shortage-supply-chain-logistics-experts
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"You have something called the 'golden rectangle' that is between Milton Keynes, Rugby, Daventry and Northampton," he says. "If you locate a facility in that rectangle, you can deliver overnight to just about anybody in the United Kingdom. This is quite a standard way of working for supply chains...
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https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240220006400320?section=k-biz/startups
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Chinese e-commerce platform Temu under fire for aggressive marketing in S. Korea
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https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/retail/ai-technology-nvidia-loss-prevention-research-council-retail-crime-489174/
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American multinational technology firm Nvidia and the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) have teamed up to take on organized retail crime using artificial intelligence (AI).
The groups have recruited several AI developers to bring to market solutions that give retailers real-time insights...
The groups have recruited several AI developers to bring to market solutions that give retailers real-time insights...
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/legislative-developments-in-ai-the-5323501/
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This article is the second in a series addressing the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on the health care industry. The first article is here. In the United States, there are currently no regulations specific to the use of AI by businesses. As the integration of AI models and systems across multiple industries, including health care, continues to increase, the Bipartisan Framework is a crucial step towards enacting future legislation, bringing greater oversight of these models, and implementing necessary consumer protections.
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https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/ERP-firms-target-carbon-reporting-role
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The major enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers have all embarked on a strategy to provide functionality in their product suites to help their customers monitor and manage the environmental impact of their operations. This is being driven by new regulations on climate change and organisations acknowledging that reducing their carbon footprint has business benefits.
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https://www.newser.com/story/343085/attackers-seize-another-israel-linked-cargo-ship.html
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World. 'The vessel is carrying a full cargo of phosphoric acid' Attackers seized a tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Aden, Yemen, on Sunday, authorities said. While no group immediately claimed responsibility, it comes as at least two other maritime attacks in recent days have been linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
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https://boingboing.net/2016/07/14/in-the-future-you-will-own-not.html
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https://www.campaignlive.com/article/advertisers-grapple-weight-ais-environmental-impact/1883503
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Generative AI has become an inescapable term in marketing. However, experts predict the environmental impact of gen AI will be inescapable as well. Agencies and in-house marketing teams are adopting AI across their workflows, whether to enhance targeting, optimize ad spend or develop campaigns quicker.
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fashion-/-cosmetics-/-jewellery/epic-group-forays-into-indian-market-appoints-colliers-india-to-set-up-its-first-manufacturing-unit-in-bhubaneswar/articleshow/108809501.cms
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Economictimes
Global diversified professional services and investment management company Colliers in India has won a Rs 220 crore design-build and turnkey assignment from EPIC Designers, which is to set up its first manufacturing unit in the country.EPIC Designers, a sustainable fashion company based in Hong...
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https://nationtalk.ca/story/minister-of-transport-announces-launch-of-the-national-supply-chain-office-to-strengthen-canadas-supply-chains-and-increase-the-economys-competitiveness
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Nationtalk
Canadians need to have access to affordable goods when they want them and need them. The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of a strong supply chain. The Government of Canada is taking action so that our supply chains remain resilient and competitive. Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, announced the establishment of the National Supply Chain Office, led by Assistant Deputy Minister Robert Dick.
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https://hospitalitytech.com/three-ways-hotels-are-using-2024s-revenue-management-innovations-do-more-less
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Hospitalitytech
Hotel operations and revenue optimization efforts are getting easier across the industry—and they have to. Hoteliers have been investing in new technologies, adopting new operations strategies, and streamlining their business in a way that helps them do more with less during a period without...
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https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/792386-georgia-pacific-leads-discussion-mass-timbers-environmental-and-economic
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Home News Environmental Resources. ATLANTA, January 10, 2024 /CSRwire/ - Georgia-Pacific, along with partners The Georgia Forestry Foundation and Jamestown LP, recently met with state and local leadership to discuss how prioritizing and utilizing sustainable structural building materials such as mass timber not only has a positive effect on our environment, but Georgia's economy.
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https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/logistics/hurricane-debby-tropical-storm-port-savannah-charleston-florida-south-carolina-georgia-fedex-usps-norfolk-southern-csx-521233/
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A day after making landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, Tropical Storm Debby has brought torrential rainfall and flooding to the southeastern U.S., potentially bringing about supply chain delays throughout various states.
The deadly storm, which has killed as many as five people across...
The deadly storm, which has killed as many as five people across...
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/container-ship-reportedly-targeted-513292
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A Malta-flagged container ship was reportedly targeted with three missiles while on route from Djibouti to the Saudi city of Jeddah, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Monday. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said it was informed by the Company Security Officer of an explosion in close proximity to a merchant vessel.
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https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4116962.html
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Hospitalitynet
In this monthly news-based digest, we delve into the hidden implications and unexpected opportunities that overtourism creates. Get ready for an enlightening journey that could challenge your choice of summer travel destinations as we explore the untold stories behind this issue.
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https://www.cbinsights.com/research/ai-training-data-market-map/
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Cbinsights
From synthetic data to web scraping services, we break down the categories of tech companies helping to create, curate, and manage training data for AI models.
Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI's GPT series depend on massive quantities of training data.
For instance, in training...
Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI's GPT series depend on massive quantities of training data.
For instance, in training...
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https://kottke.org/23/10/every-type-of-railcar-explained-in-15-minutes
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This video from Practical Engineering offers a brief explanation of dozens of different types of railcars, from passenger train cars like the dining car & sleeper car to freight cars like the boxcar, tank car, and hopper cars (for hauling things like sand or grain) to specialized cars the rail companies use to build and maintain their routes like rail grinders, snowplows, and track geometry cars.
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https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/immedis-ukg-deal-clunetech
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Siliconrepublic
Immedis focuses on payroll technology for global enterprises. The CluneTech subsidiary operates in 150 countries and 120 currencies. Kilkenny-headquartered enterprise software player CluneTech has announced today (6 June) that it has entered into an agreement with a US company called UKG for it to acquire its subsidiary Immedis.
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https://thesun.my/business-news/malaysia-must-capitalise-on-asean-s-manufacturing-potential-tengku-zafrul-NH12733248
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must capitalise on the full potential and opportunities in Asean's manufacturing sector and ensure that the ecosystem is well-developed to support and equip youths with the skills, resources and capacity to navigate the complexities and challenges. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that for more than a decade, the manufacturing sector has served as the main catalyst for economic growth in many Asean countries, particularly Malaysia, where manufacturing contributed over 23% to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023.
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Radisson Collection has strengthened its presence in Italy with the opening of its sixth hotel, the highly anticipated Radisson Collection Hotel, Roma Antica. Nestled in the heart of Rome's historic city center, the hotel is situated in a prime location near the iconic Altare della Patria, the...
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https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2024/02/14/760723.htm
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(AP) — The U.S. government has seized a Boeing 747 cargo plane that officials say was previously sold by a sanctioned Iranian airline to a state-owned Venezuelan firm in violation of American export control laws.
The Justice Department said Monday that the American-built plane had arrived in...
The Justice Department said Monday that the American-built plane had arrived in...
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Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Mexico overtaking China as the top trade partner of the U.S. and how it can spur 3D printing's potential.
A major shift occurred in 2022 that is important for companies in the 3D printing industry to take note of. According to...
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Mexico overtaking China as the top trade partner of the U.S. and how it can spur 3D printing's potential.
A major shift occurred in 2022 that is important for companies in the 3D printing industry to take note of. According to...