Inventory management systems stories
Tracking the movement of goods through value chains is an essential discipline for effective supply chain
management. Inventory management systems combine hardware, software and processes, providing accurate information and controls on raw materials, supplies and supplier capacity, products in
manufacturing and in transit, and finished goods ready for distribution. Careful inventory management is crucial to many industries including FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, and more.
Anchr raises USD $5.8m to build AI OS for distributors
Last month
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
New York-based Anchr raises USD $5.8m seed round to build an AI-native OS automating core workflows for food distributors worldwide.
Retail & wholesale hit by exposed shared credentials
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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ransomware
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Over 70% of major retailers and nearly 60% of wholesalers have exposed credentials, leaving shared supply chains ripe for attack.
Blue Yonder unveils AI upgrades for retail supply chains
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Blue Yonder rolls out fresh AI tools to tighten retail planning, boost fulfilment accuracy and speed up warehouse and logistics decisions.
Accel-KKR invests in LeanDNA to boost global AI supply chains
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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planning
Accel-KKR invests in LeanDNA to expand its AI-driven APEX platform, enhancing supply chain planning and inventory management for global manufacturers.
Taboola expands Realise platform, unlocking new ad inventory & AI
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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martech
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supply chain
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ai
Taboola expands its Realise platform, offering advertisers new display ad inventory across major publishers like TIME and USA TODAY via AI-driven tech.
CommScope unveils modular XPND fibre panel for FTTH networks
Wed, 28th May 2025
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network infrastructure
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paas
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iaas
CommScope launches the modular XPND fibre panel for FTTH networks, enabling scalable, flexible upgrades and efficient inventory management for providers.
FourKites & Chorus launch digital twins for supply chains
Wed, 7th May 2025
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supply chain
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digital twins
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ai
FourKites and Chorus partner to enhance supply chain visibility and inventory management with AI-powered digital twins launching in Q2 2025.
Trek enhances BOPIS with Gr4vy for seamless shopping
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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crypto
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cx
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blockchain
Trek has teamed up with Gr4vy to enhance its Buy-Online-Pickup-In-Store service, improving payment processing and real-time inventory for customers.
Major brands choose Nasuni to tackle holiday demand
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Nasuni has revealed that major retail brands like Patagonia and Mattel are leveraging its platform to meet increased demand during the holiday season.
UK businesses set for growth in 2024, according to report
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
UK businesses are projected to see significant growth in 2024, amidst the post-pandemic landscape, suggests Square's Future of Commerce report.
ALDO chooses Fluent to simplify its customer experience
Thu, 4th May 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Multinational retailer ALDO Group implements a new distributed order management system from Fluent Commerce for omnichannel order fulfilment.
Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Block, the company behind payment apps including Square, Cash App, Spiral, and TIDAL, is already making the most of Afterpay's buy now, pay later offering.
$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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inventory management systems
eCommerce logistics market set to reach $729.1 billion by 2027 and transform post-COVID marketplace, says report.
Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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supply chain
Esker to acquire majority stake in UK eProcurement software company Market Dojo, aiming to strengthen its position in the global P2P market.
Technology is key to building resilience and addressing the supply chain challenges of 2022
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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supply chain
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cloud services
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security technology alliance
2022 will bring continued supply chain challenges as the global health crisis persists. Rising costs and labour shortages are causing uncertainty worldwide.
Australia prioritises IT hardware manufacturing on the road to digital sovereign resilience
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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manufacturing
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Australia's new computer hardware manufacturing facility aims to enhance sovereign resilience in IT infrastructure.
One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.
Will the good times continue to roll for Singapore's food and beverage industry?
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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supply chain
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food
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opinion
Whilst some in the sector struggle to stay afloat and many are shutting their doors for good, others are booming in the most trying times.
Dell unveils new security offerings
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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network infrastructure
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supply chain
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edge security
Dell Technologies has announced new security advancements, including new offerings across supply chain, services and infrastructure.
CFOs turning to Industry 4.0 to evolve manufacturing sector
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Manufacturing CFOs must embrace technology and take on strategic roles as the industry advances towards digitisation, says SYSPRO report.