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Murata’s RFID technology helps Bayer to improve the transparency of its pharmaceutical supply chain

Murata ID Solutions reports that it has helped life science giant Bayer’s Italian division, Bayer S.p.A., leverage radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking in the first large-scale application of the technology in the pharmaceutical supply chain.




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SME backbone for biotech supply chains

With Covid-19 vaccine delivery highlighting the need for resilience in pharma and biotech supply chains, Karl H. Lauri, managing team member at MRPeasy.com, explains that ERP/MRP gives smaller suppliers the backbone required to take part.




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Pharma CMO M&A activity shifts focus to scaling in 2023, reveals GlobalData

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the pharmaceutical contract manufacturing industry declined in 2023 compared to 2021-22. High inflation and interest rates along with an uncertain business environment disincentivized investment.




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Summer, vacation, lost luggage: How RFID tracking can help with lost bags at the airport

Airlines want to use RFID technology to create solutions for lost baggage. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that from 2020, each piece of luggage will be equipped with an RFID tag.




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IFS helps Marshall Aerospace & Defence Group scale its global defense manufacturing and service business

To ensure visibility and control over mission-critical business processes such as manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), international defence manufacturer and service provider Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group turned to global enterprise applications company IFS for a comprehensive enterprise applications platform.




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The Global Logistics Forum 2024: Leading minds to shape the future in Riyadh

The Global Logistics Forum (GLF) hosted by the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, is set to gather a powerhouse lineup of industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers in Riyadh from October 12-14, 2024, at the King Abdullah Financial District.




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Global manufacturing leader A-SAFE caps off UKWA 2024 Roadshow series with landmark event at Yorkshire-based R&D facility

A-SAFE, the workplace efficiency and safety solutions provider, hosted the final event of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) Roadshow on October 3 at its Fathom3 R&D facility in Elland, Yorkshire.




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Global tablet shipments up 8% sequentially as market revives before holiday season

According to the latest Canalys data, worldwide tablet shipments reached 33 million in Q3 2023, marking a 7% annual decline. But this represents an 8% sequential increase, reflecting a revival of the tablet market ahead of the crucial holiday season and the strong performance of new entrants in the space.




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Why choose phones with antibacterial surfaces?

In recent times, there has been a greater focus on hygiene in the workplace, likely spurred on by the COVID pandemic. While some germs are completely harmless, others can cause unpleasant illnesses.




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Orca Scan unveils new exhibition to celebrate 50 years of barcode scanning

Fifty years ago, the first retail barcode was scanned, marking a pivotal moment in computing history by linking a physical product to its digital identity. To commemorate this milestone and in conjunction with Cambridge Tech Week, Orca Scan has launched a new exhibition, ‘Celebrating 50 Years of Barcode Scanning’, in collaboration with Datalogic and the Centre for Computing History.




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UNISOT's new track and trace technology bites back in the fight against global food fraud

In the aftermath of the recent Nestle E. coli outbreak, the false labelling controversy of foreign pork as British, the UK honey debacle, and a plethora of other cases, the prevalence of food fraud is at an all-time high.




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Made Smarter-backed Spice Kitchen targets £2m sales and new jobs with tech investment

A manufacturer of spice products is forecast to double productivity and sales to £2m and create new jobs after investing in data and systems technologies, with the support of Made Smarter.




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Balloon One announces new client partnership with Huel

Huel Ltd, producer of nutritionally complete meals, has chosen Balloon One to supply and implement its new Körber warehouse management system (WMS) to manage its new warehouse facility and anticipates a number of benefits.




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Barilla achieves 80% visibility into ocean and over-the-road shipments with FourKites

Barilla, the pasta producer, has achieved 80% visibility into the entire lifecycle of its ocean and road shipments, thanks to supply chain visibility provider FourKites.




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Biden will nominate longtime aide who worked for the first lady to become US ambassador to UNESCO

A White House official says President Joe Biden will nominate a longtime aide who once worked for the first lady to represent the United States at the United Nations agency devoted to education, science and culture. Courtney O'Donnell is Biden's choice to become the U.S. permanent representative to the Paris-based U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO. O'Donnell would have the rank of ambassador. O'Donnell is a longtime Biden aide who once worked for Jill Biden. She currently is acting chief of staff for second gentleman Doug Emhoff. The U.S. recently rejoined UNESCO after a five-year absence.

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HHS’ ASPR playing ‘quarterback’ for cyber response, resilience

Brian Mazanec, the deputy director of the Office of Preparedness in HHS’ ASPR, said they are implementing several initiatives under its year-old strategy.

The post HHS’ ASPR playing ‘quarterback’ for cyber response, resilience first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Appeals court declines to overturn judge’s ban on federal employee vaccine mandate

A U.S. appeals court has declined for now to allow President Joe Biden's administration to require COVID-19 vaccinations for federal employees

The post Appeals court declines to overturn judge’s ban on federal employee vaccine mandate first appeared on Federal News Network.




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What Lies Beneath: Vets worry polluted base made them ill

California’s Fort Ord has been on the Environmental Protection Agency’s list of the most polluted places in the nation since 1990

The post What Lies Beneath: Vets worry polluted base made them ill first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Does banking fairness come at a fair price to consumers?

John Berlau, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses the Fair Access Rule by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

The post Does banking fairness come at a fair price to consumers? first appeared on Federal News Network.





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Endpoint proliferation exacerbates old cybersecurity problem: data integration

Newer technologies like automation and AI may offer new solutions to this age-old cybersecurity problem, but they can also be double-edged swords.

The post Endpoint proliferation exacerbates old cybersecurity problem: data integration first appeared on Federal News Network.





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The CMMC clock is ticking for the defense industrial base

Carraig Stanwyck, vice president and head of global cybersecurity and compliance at Avnet, explains why preparation for CMMC should start now.

The post The CMMC clock is ticking for the defense industrial base first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Tea with the Taliban to coffee at Waffle House: The importance of veterans in defending American democracy

Virtually every city or town, no matter the size, has existing local programs where veterans can make a difference.

The post Tea with the Taliban to coffee at Waffle House: The importance of veterans in defending American democracy first appeared on Federal News Network.




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USPS delivers millions of mail-in ballots, resumes normal operations in hurricane-struck states

In the first three weeks of October, USPS delivered 97.8% of mail-in ballots on time within its one-to-five-day standard for first-class delivery.

The post USPS delivers millions of mail-in ballots, resumes normal operations in hurricane-struck states first appeared on Federal News Network.




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GOP senators, SBA butt heads over disaster loan funding

Four Republican senators are pressing SBA about its management of the disaster assistance loan program after the agency requested more disaster loan funding.

The post GOP senators, SBA butt heads over disaster loan funding first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Legionella bacteria in your office’s water? Don’t be alarmed

GSA is testing the water systems at 1,400 federal facilities to create a baseline and remediate any findings of Legionella and other problems.

The post Legionella bacteria in your office’s water? Don’t be alarmed first appeared on Federal News Network.




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With UNO, Army intends to stop battling its own network

Lt. Col. Keith Jordan, in the Army’s PEO-C3T, said a recent draft solicitation is a key step in the Unified Network Operations (UNO) initiative.

The post With UNO, Army intends to stop battling its own network first appeared on Federal News Network.




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SBA initiates ‘seismic shift’ in small business contracting

Federal procurement experts say applying the “rule of two” to all task order contracts is codification of the Tolliver decision by the Court of Federal Claims.

The post SBA initiates ‘seismic shift’ in small business contracting first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base

President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.” The order forces the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near the Francis E. Warren Air Force Base. It also forces the removal of certain equipment owned by MineOne Partners Ltd., a firm that is partly owned by the Chinese state. The move was made in coordination with the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

The post Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base first appeared on Federal News Network.




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North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US hospitals, NASA and military bases

Federal authorities say a North Korean military intelligence operative has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack into American medical centers, military bases and even NASA. The grand jury indictment announced Thursday in Kansas City accuses Rim Jong Hyok of ransomware attacks and other hacks on targets in the U.S., China, Taiwan and South Korea. It says he laundered ransom money and used it to fund more cyber attacks on defense, technology and government entities around the world. A $10 million reward is offered for information leading to him or any other foreign operative who attacks critical U.S. infrastructure.

The post North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US hospitals, NASA and military bases first appeared on Federal News Network.




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As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare

The added training will begin in October and comes as the Army tries to reverse years of dismal recruiting when it failed to meet its enlistment goals.

The post As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare first appeared on Federal News Network.






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Weekend Drives: Mercedes-Benz C200 AMG Line - Is this really a baby S-Class?

High COE prices mean it's a bad time to be buying a brand new car. But the new C-Class is here and I want to find out if it's worth its desirable enough to persuade buyers to disregard their wallets and follow their hearts.



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Weekend Drives: Audi A3 Sportback (2021) - Nothing entry-level about this compact hatchback

The last A3 was a big hit for Audi. Will the new one be the same? I spent a weekend in one to find out.



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Friday fun: How the Gillette Labs x Razer "gamer" razor brought back some memories

Zach stumbled on a Gillette x Razer razor recently, bringing back memories of the Heated Razor review and a close shave for his boss. #gillette #razer #philips



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HWZ explores the 7 forms of lightsaber combat in the Star Wars universe

Note: This video was first published on 14 Dec 2017 and is republished now in celebration of Star Wars Day.

Our teammate senses a disturbance in The Force. His investigations lead him face to face with FightSaber's Jedi Master Sas-Ejiid, who teaches him how to defend himself in the 7 forms of lightsaber combat.




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Nespresso Vertuo Creatista review: Can technology automate your way to become a home barista?

The Vertuo Creatista is the ultimate Nespresso machine, capable of drinks as small as 25ml up to 535ml. It's fancy auto-steam wand can create all forms of milk concoctions too, but can it make café-quality milk texture to scratch your inner home barista itch?

You can buy the Nespresso Vertuo Creatista (S$1,099) from Nespresso's online store, Amazon.sg, or Lazada.




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How Qualcomm's ARM64-based Snapdragon X Elite breaks Intel and AMD's x86 duopoly

Snapdragon X Elite laptops are the newest options in the market, but why should you buy one over Intel or AMD? In this video, we explain why the Snapdragon X Elite is one of the most innovative PC processors in recent times, and how Qualcomm is sending a clear message to x86 that ARM64 has arrived for the Windows platform. #HWZSchoolsYou #laptops (In collaboration with Qualcomm.)




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Europe must back Biden in suspending patents for COVID-19 vaccines | View

Europe must back Biden in suspending patents for COVID-19 vaccines | View




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Euronews Debates | Profit vs public good: How can innovation benefit everyone?

Euronews Debates | Profit vs public good: How can innovation benefit everyone?




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Canon EOS R5 Mark II review: Probably the most versatile full-frame mirrorless camera

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II can main tank both photography and videography tasks just as well. #canon #eosr5markii




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LG Tone Free T90S earbuds review: Flagship features at a bargain price

ANC, Dolby Atmos, multipoint support for up to five devices, and even a UV sanitising charging case. These earbuds offer a lot of buck for the buck. #lg #tonefreet90s #tws




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Honor 200 & 200 Pro review: A different kind of bang for buck

If you're into portrait photography, you have to check out the Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro for the special Harcourt filters available. Oh, and it's a good all-rounder phone, too. #honor #honor200 #smartphone




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Tesla Model 3 Performance review: Ballistic performance without the crazy price tag

Can you find a faster car for less money? I don’t think so. And that’s the main appeal of the Model 3 Performance. #tesla #model3performance #ev




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Xiaomi announces new Watch S4 and Smart Band 9 Pro wearables

Xiaomi adds smarter smartwatches and wearables to its massive catalogue. #xiaomi #smartwatch #fitnesstracker



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OPPO Singapore opens up pre-registration for Find X8 series, confirms 21 November global launch

The early-bird reservation closes in just 10 days (20 November 2024). #oppo #findx8series #findx8pro #android #hasselblad




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The new Rode Wireless Micro is a small basic wireless microphone system aimed at smartphone creators

The Rode Wireless Micro might even be small enough to fit in your pocket. #Rode #Microphones #Vlogging




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Barracuda adds Ingram Micro Canada to distribution lineup

Barrcuda Networks extends its U.S. deal with Ingram Micro to Canada, and the two will work together to reach a broader variety of Canadian solution providers.