Tag Archives: Operational Efficiency

New SGS Service Empowers Food Operators with Global Food-Waste Certification

(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification—a third-party audited program aligned with UN SDG 12.3—to help food service providers cut waste, improve efficiency, and showcase sustainability leadership. The service includes gap assessments, customized onboarding, global audit … Read the full press release

Valencian Cigar Artisan Canal de Navarrés Combines Tradition and Compliance with Zetes’ TPD Traceability Solution

(IN BRIEF) Canal de Navarrés, an artisan Valencian cigar producer, has implemented Zetes’ comprehensive TPD compliance solution—comprising ZetesOlympus, ZetesMedea, and the ZetesAtlas manual ID Station—to meet stringent European traceability regulations without compromising its handcrafted production. The integrated platform grants end-to-end … Read the full press release

Capgemini and Dai-ichi Life Launch India Center to Drive Global Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini and Dai-ichi Life Holdings have signed a long-term agreement to establish a Global Capability Center in India, designed to accelerate Dai-ichi Life Group’s digital transformation by leveraging India’s skilled workforce. The GCC will initially serve the insurer’s … Read the full press release

Wood Awarded $100 Million Decarbonisation Contracts to Reduce Flare Gas and Improve Carbon Efficiency in Iraq

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured contracts valued at approximately $100 million to support flare gas reduction and carbon efficiency projects in Iraq’s largest oil fields. The work includes engineering, procurement, and construction services aimed at improving operational efficiency and supporting … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Partners with SP Group to Upgrade Cooling System and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2,140 Tons Annually

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics and Singapore Power (SP Group) have partnered to upgrade the cooling infrastructure at ST’s Toa Payoh site. The new dual-temperature cooling system will reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions by 2,140 tons annually. The system, designed to … Read the full press release

DNV Study Shows Companies Leveraging ESG Regulations to Strengthen Business Performance Amid Uncertainty

(IN BRIEF) A new study conducted by DNV and the University of Cambridge reveals that companies are using ESG regulations to enhance business performance, despite the regulatory uncertainty. The research found that 72% of businesses believe improving ESG compliance has … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Secures Lead Logistics Provider Role with Evonik Across Asia-Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a lead logistics provider (LLP) agreement with Evonik to manage air, sea, and road transportation across Asia-Pacific. This collaboration will cover key markets including Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, … Read the full press release

Ricoh Partners with ServiceNow to Build an AI-Driven Service Delivery Platform to Enhance Digital Management Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Ricoh has announced a strategic partnership with ServiceNow to deliver a unified service delivery platform aimed at revolutionizing the digital management of modern workplaces. This collaboration will enhance Ricoh’s operational efficiency by leveraging ServiceNow’s AI-driven platform to standardize … Read the full press release

Hexagon’s HxGN Alix Wins “Best AI & Digital Twin Solution” Award at The RELIABILITY Conference 2025 for Transforming Asset Management

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division received the “Best AI & Digital Twin Solution” award at The RELIABILITY Conference 2025 for its HxGN Alix solution. The AI-powered platform offers real-time insights and predictive analytics, significantly enhancing operational efficiency, safety, … Read the full press release

Ericsson Expands Partnership with Magenta Telekom to Enable Cloud-Native Billing Transformation for 5G Use Cases

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has successfully migrated Magenta Telekom’s billing operations to the cloud-native Ericsson Billing platform, marking a key milestone in the company’s ongoing transformation towards supporting 5G use cases. Deployed on Red Hat OpenShift within Magenta Telekom’s private cloud, … Read the full press release

Vietnam Airlines Enhances Payment Processing Worldwide with Expanded Partnership with Adyen

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has expanded its partnership with Vietnam Airlines, enabling the airline to leverage Adyen’s global acquiring network for processing payments worldwide. The integration facilitates faster and more reliable transactions, including credit card payments and local payment methods such … Read the full press release

EY and Confluent Launch Strategic Alliance to Modernize Data Streaming Across Industries

(IN BRIEF) EY US has teamed up with Confluent to help organizations harness the power of real-time data streaming through a complete platform built on Apache Kafka®. This alliance will support clients in modernizing legacy systems, optimizing business operations, and … Read the full press release

EBRD Loan Supports UzCarlsberg in Enhancing Production and Food Safety in Uzbekistan

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing UzCarlsberg with a US$ 6 million working capital loan to support the acquisition of ingredients and packaging materials, enhancing operational efficiency and food safety in Uzbekistan. The loan will help the company manage seasonal … Read the full press release

Metso Opens Advanced Dewatering Hub in Irapuato, Bolstering Global Filtration and Customer Service Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Metso has launched its advanced Dewatering Development Hub in Irapuato, Mexico, on April 10, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of enhanced customer service and innovation. The facility manufactures polymer filter plates for both internal and … Read the full press release

ALAT Cargo Airport to Become Key Multimodal Hub in Eurasia with Advanced Indra Air Navigation Systems

(IN BRIEF) A strategic agreement was signed at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 between CJSC “Azerbaijan Airlines” and Indra to equip the new ALAT Cargo Airport in the Alat Free Economic Zone with advanced air navigation systems. This initiative is an … Read the full press release

Nagarro and Advantech Forge Global Partnership to Develop Next-Generation Edge AI and Industrial IoT Solutions for Worldwide Market Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro and Advantech have entered into a global strategic partnership to co-develop advanced Edge AI platforms and intelligent IoT solutions. This collaboration leverages Advantech’s extensive experience in industrial-grade hardware and its worldwide support network, alongside Nagarro’s proficiency in … Read the full press release

Experian Enhances Aperture Data Studio: Unifying Data Governance and AI to Empower Smarter Business Decisions

(IN BRIEF) Experian has launched major enhancements to its Aperture Data Studio platform, a comprehensive data quality and governance solution designed to improve data-driven decision-making for businesses. The upgraded platform now features a flexible data catalogue, business impact analysis tools, … Read the full press release

TeamViewer Unveils Global Report on AI’s Game-Changing Role in Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) At Hannover Messe, TeamViewer unveiled its AI Opportunity in Manufacturing Report, which highlights how artificial intelligence is poised to deliver the biggest productivity surge in a century. The report shows that 71% of manufacturing decision-makers believe AI will … Read the full press release

Revolutionising Factory Redesign: Hexagon Unveils Rapid Digital Twin Service

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has launched a groundbreaking Digital Factory solution offered as a service, enabling rapid factory digitisation through highly accurate laser scanning technology. The service, which reduces scan times from weeks to hours, provides manufacturers with immediate access to … Read the full press release

Wienerberger Posts Historic 2024 Results, Driving Growth Through Strategic Acquisitions and Sustainability Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, wienerberger delivered one of its strongest performances to date, achieving a 6% rise in revenues to €4.5 billion and maintaining a 17% operating EBITDA margin, despite challenging market conditions in the construction sector. The company adhered … Read the full press release