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Amazon Predicts IoT Devices Will Become Customers’ On-Prem Infrastructure
Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy predicts that as more workloads move to the public IaaS cloud, companies will reduce the number of servers they will manage and the new definition of on-premises infrastructure will increasingly be Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
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Retailer Primark Says Constantly Looking for Slavery in Its Supply Chain
British budget fashion chain Primark recently said it was constantly on the watch for any slavery in its supply chain while dismissing the idea that low cost meant exploitation.
Steelmakers Merge in China to Forge New National Leader
China officially established a new national steelmaking leader - the world's second-largest manufacturer - this month by merging two giant mills, as Beijing pushes consolidation in the industry to combat overcapacity.
European Wind-Power Supergrid to Launch in March
In 2010, world leading companies in offshore wind came together to form The Friends of the Supergrid - an association that advocates for an efficient, interconnected and resilient electricity grid to complement existing national transmission infrastructure.
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DHL: 3D Will Complement Mass-Production, Disrupt Last-Mile Logistics
The rise of 3D printing doesn't spell serious trouble for mass-production, but spare-parts logistics may potentially transform the supply chain, according to the latest DHL trend report: "3D Printing and the Future of Supply Chains." Instead, the DHL study said it anticipates that 3D printing will fulfill a "complementary" role to manufacturing, as it grows to an estimated $490bn by 2025.
Implantable Medical Devices Can Be Hacked to Harm Patients, Researchers Say
It's possible to transmit life-threatening signals to implanted medical devices with no prior knowledge of how the devices work, researchers in Belgium and the U.K. have demonstrated.
Amazon Unveils AI Products for Cloud
Amazon.com Inc. has introduced an image recognition program, a speech-to-text service dubbed Polly, and tools for building conversational apps, highlighting its push to add artificial intelligence to its cloud-computer offerings.
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Bank of England Working on Making New Banknotes Meat-Free
The Bank of England is searching for a potential solution to the use of animal fat in its new polymer banknote after recent controversy. Innovia, the printer of the five-pound bill, "is now working intensively with its supply chain and will keep the bank informed on progress towards potential solutions," the central bank said in a statement.
Consumer Spending Starts Q4 With Solid Gain, Commerce Department Reports
U.S. consumer spending posted another solid gain in October and inflation continued to show signs of firming, buoying hopes of strong economic growth in the fourth quarter. The Commerce Department said personal consumption rose a seasonally adjusted 0.3 percent last month after a revised 0.7-percent jump in September.
U.S. Businesses Add 216,000 Jobs, Most in 5 Months
Companies in the U.S. added a solid 216,000 jobs in November, the most since June and evidence that the incoming Trump administration is inheriting a solid economy. Payroll provider ADP said that nearly all the gains occurred in service sectors such as retail, hotels and restaurants, as well as higher-paying professional services. Construction firms added 2,000 jobs, while manufacturing shed 10,000.
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Life After Brexit: The Future of U.K. Supply Chains
The U.K. is making a clean split from the European Union. How will its economy and trading relationships fare in a post-Brexit world?
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WCA E-Commerce Logistics Network Surpasses 100 Members
After launching an e-commerce logistics network in mid-October, WCA Ltd. has seen more than 100 logistics companies apply for membership. Called WCA eCommerce, the network allows member companies to trade directly with each other, to build volumes and to strengthen business ties. After launching an e-commerce logistics network in mid-October, WCA Ltd. has seen more than 100 logistics companies apply for membership. Called WCA eCommerce, the network allows member companies to trade directly with each other, to build volumes and to strengthen business ties.
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