The trade conflict between the United States and China has entered a new phase, with Beijing responding for the first time to American sanctions by using its own Blocking Rules to tell Chinese firms not to comply with Washington’s demands. The move came after the…
How remote monitoring and data-driven oversight are transforming boiler efficiency in food manufacturing
Associated Energy Services is finding that boiler efficiency is no longer just a matter of machinery, but of combining controls, remote visibility and practical human judgement. In the food manufacturing sector, where steam demand can change quickly and production downtime is costly, the company says…
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Aera Technology has added agentic reasoning to its decision-intelligence platform, aiming to let enterprise users move from a business question to an approved action in a single conversation. The company said the new capability is built for organisations that want generative-AI-style interaction without giving up governance or traceability. According to…
Logistics facilities management shifts towards integrated, AI-driven operational performance
In logistics, facilities management is increasingly being judged not just on whether the basics are covered, but on whether it helps sites run better and spend less. The old approach, in which cleaning, waste, security and maintenance are bought and managed separately, can leave operators…
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Embraer highlights supply chain strength amid record demand at annual partners conference
Embraer has used its annual suppliers conference in São José dos Campos to underline how dependent its recent momentum has been on a tighter, better coordinated supply chain, as the Brazilian aircraft maker moves through a period of strong demand and record financial results. At the 2026 Embraer Suppliers Conference,…
Fashion stores embrace AI and RFID to create more intelligent and seamless shopping experiences
Fashion retail has long traded on atmosphere. The right lighting, layout and sense of discovery can still pull shoppers through the door, but Aidan Harrison, head of retail UK&I at Diebold Nixdorf, argues that the next leap will come from stores becoming more intelligent as…
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View AllUN warns of looming global food crisis as Strait of Hormuz disruptions threaten fertiliser supplies
The United Nations has warned that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a serious global food crisis if fertiliser shipments do not resume quickly, with officials saying the planting season in many countries is already under way and time is running out to limit the damage. Jorge Moreira…
Lufthansa Group has begun trimming its summer schedule by about 20,000 short-haul flights through October as soaring jet fuel costs force airlines to rethink capacity across Europe. The cuts, which the company says will mainly affect its Frankfurt and Munich hubs, are designed to remove…

