Many companies do not realise the full value of investing in digital projects due to a lack of collaboration among their critical business functions, according to a new study by Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
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Breaking down internal barriers in companies crucial amid increasing digitisation, Accenture study finds
Jun 23, 2020
Multimodal 2020: On the move to March 2021, with continuity plan in place
Jun 23, 2020
As a result of the directions provided by both Public Health England and the UK government, the organisers of Multimodal have been obliged to reschedule the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe’s premier freight transport, logistics and supply chain management event, until 23-25 March, 2021.
Kinaxis to acquire AI-based retail and CPG demand planning provider, Rubikloud
Jun 23, 2020
Kinaxis Inc.. an authority in driving agility for fast, confident decision-making in an unpredictable world, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Toronto-based Rubikloud, a disruptive, emerging provider of AI solutions that automate supply chain prescriptive analytics and decision-making in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries.
1.3 million UK consumers have bought a bike since COVID-19 hit, says GlobalData
Jun 23, 2020
Almost 5% of UK consumers have bought a bike since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, encouraged by good weather, a desire to get outdoors to exercise as well as the government’s advice to avoid public transport*, says GlobalData, the data and analytics company.
Action Fraud finds £16 million lost to ecommerce fraud during lockdown – comment from RSA and Marqeta
Jun 23, 2020
Action Fraud reported £16 million has been lost to ecommerce fraud since lockdown? Statistics show that 16,352 people in the UK fell victim to online shopping fraud, with those aged 18-26 most at risk.
The future of free, portable energy: Wearable technology that powers your devices as you move
Jun 23, 2020
Small, flexible generators which convert movement into electricity could soon be the future of free and unlimited energy thanks to a breakthrough in energy harvesting technology.
