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Open IIoT hosted a Demonstration Day this week in Victoria as an open platform to discuss the practical implementation of Industry 4.0. This was the first event in a series of panel discussions with events taking place in Sydney and Brisbane on 15 October and 7 November respectively. Jim Wallace, …

Fonterra New Zealand’s distribution centre had been challenged though reception of a mix of orders needing consolidation at the same store or depot. Problems in the system included that there was no way of easily knowing what had been delivered, when it had been delivered and what had been accepted. …

Woolworths Group and US-based eGrocery Takeoff Technologies will implement automated micro fulfillment capabilities at three sites to help meet customers’ growing demand for shopping online. The implementation of Takeoff’s automated solution will begin within the next 12 months. Woolworths Group will then evaluate the suitability of the technology for further …

A shopping centre in Victoria is helping to break down the barriers experienced by those who are blind or visually impaired. Making mobility safer and easier for all, Barkly Square Shopping Centre has recently introduced new technology system, BindiMaps. Using Bluetooth beacons that have been installed throughout Barkly Square, the …

Walmart has announced a pilot project with autonomous vehicle company, Gatik. In March, the state of Arkansas passed legislation allowing for autonomous vehicles to operate in the state. With the help of Gatik, Walmart says it is making sure it stays on the “cutting edge” of grocery pickup. The retailer …

Developing a successful customer experience strategy is only achievable when organisations realise the interconnectedness of people, processes, and technology, according to Empired. In fact, technology is proving the differentiating factor in many organisations’ ability to deliver a successful customer experience, says the IT services provider. It warns though that implementing …

The 2019 line-up for CEBIT Australia will showcase some of the nation’s most influential leaders in technology, finance and innovation this October. To be held at Sydney’s International Convention Centre, the annual B2B technology exhibition and conference will feature over 200 expert speakers. They will deliver keynote presentations, panel discussions, …

Coles has signed a long-term agreement with global digital and technology services provider Accenture. According to the supermarket chain, this agreement will support the roll out of new technology that will help Coles deliver cumulative cost savings of $1 billion over four years. The agreement follows Coles’ recent announcement of …

SMC’s new JSXFA series is said to be “the answer” when it comes protecting your operational space from dust. While many make use of “elaborate” filtration systems to trap dust, SMC says it has recently released a cost-effective and simple solution to this “pesky problem”. “In response to [the significant …

FMCG manufacturers can now benefit from the ‘always-on’ access to market data, analysis and insights with IRI’s new end-to-end analytics platform. Launched at the 2019 IRI Growth Summit in London, July 8-10, the IRI Always-on Marketing Mix Effectiveness platform enables manufacturers to measure, optimise and plan their brand’s performance, including …