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Blue Yonder Releases Q4 2023 Company Highlights and Q1 2024 Industry Insights

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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Blue Yonder Holding, Inc. (Blue Yonder) , a leader in digital supply chain transformation, today released its Q4 2023 and FY23 company highlights, as well as the industry trends that matter most in these early days of 2024.

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  • Blue Yonder Holding, Inc. (Blue Yonder) , a leader in digital supply chain transformation, today released its Q4 2023 and FY23 company highlights, as well as the industry trends that matter most in these early days of 2024.
  • Leaning into interoperability allows Blue Yonder to provide its customers with increased productivity, reduced waste, and more resilient supply chains​.
  • Blue Yonder Orchestrator: Blue Yonder launched Blue Yonder Orchestrator , a generative AI capability that allows companies to fuel more intelligent decision-making and faster supply chain orchestration.
  • Integrated within the Blue Yonder Luminate® Cognitive Platform , Blue Yonder Orchestrator will be available to customers using Blue Yonder’s cognitive planning solutions .

Phrasee Powers Forward With New Executive Team and Category-Defining AI Content Technology

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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These individuals come from backgrounds that cover the leading technology in this space, from Salesforce and Braze to Phrasee and Accenture.

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  • These individuals come from backgrounds that cover the leading technology in this space, from Salesforce and Braze to Phrasee and Accenture.
  • "Throughout late 2022 and 2023, the surge in generative AI has ushered in a wave of new AI tools.
  • "That's what Phrasee does, and I'm thrilled to join Dan and the rest of the incredible Phrasee team as we continue this journey together."
  • For more information about Phrasee and its groundbreaking AI technology, please visit: phrasee.co .

Virax Biolabs Group Appoints Dr. Nigel McCracken as Chief Operating Officer to Oversee Growth Momentum

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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LONDON, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virax Biolabs Group Limited ("Virax" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: VRAX), an innovative diagnostics company focused on the detection of immune responses and diagnosis of viral diseases, announced today the appointment of Dr. Nigel McCracken as the Company's Chief Operating Officer ("COO").

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  • LONDON, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virax Biolabs Group Limited ("Virax" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: VRAX), an innovative diagnostics company focused on the detection of immune responses and diagnosis of viral diseases, announced today the appointment of Dr. Nigel McCracken as the Company's Chief Operating Officer ("COO").
  • "We are excited to welcome Dr. McCracken to our executive team," commented Mr. James Foster, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Virax.
  • Prior to joining Virax, Dr. McCracken was the Chief Scientific Officer at OTC traded BerGenBio AsA where he drove the plan for BerGenBio AsA's companion diagnostics and assay development.
  • In addition, Mark Ternouth, Virax's current Chief Technology Officer, will be joining the company's Board of Directors.

JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP ACCELERATES TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION WITH £100M AGREEMENT WITH GOOGLE CLOUD

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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LONDON, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The John Lewis Partnership, the UK's largest employee-owned company, today announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, worth £100m over the next five years.

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  • LONDON, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The John Lewis Partnership, the UK's largest employee-owned company, today announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, worth £100m over the next five years.
  • Under the expanded agreement, more of the organisation's technology will migrate to Google Cloud, harnessing the cloud provider's latest and most innovative technologies, including advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
  • The investment in Google Cloud is a fundamental part of the John Lewis Partnership's transformation story.
  • Zak Mian, Chief Transformation and Technology Officer at the John Lewis Partnership, added: "At the John Lewis Partnership we've always been focused at finding better ways to do business.

Emitwise and Sedex sign partnership to improve supply chain sustainability data, including on Scope 3 emissions

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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LONDON and CHICAGO, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon management platform Emitwise and sustainability data company Sedex have signed a partnership to address businesses’ supply chain data challenges. 

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  • LONDON and CHICAGO, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon management platform Emitwise and sustainability data company Sedex have signed a partnership to address businesses’ supply chain data challenges.
  • The partnership seeks to support businesses’ sustainability efforts by providing deeper insights and more efficient data services for supply chain sustainability, including on notoriously difficult Scope 3 emissions.
  • Emitwise supports businesses to measure, manage and report on their complete carbon footprint, including the complex yet crucial Scope 3 supply chain emissions.
  • Emitwise and Sedex will explore opportunities to combine their supply chain data capabilities to empower customers’ wider sustainability goals.

Fashion Company DeFacto attends ShopTalk2023 in Barcelona

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global fashion company DeFacto participated in ShopTalkEurope 2023, held from May 9th to 11th, 2023 in Barcelona. Önder Şenol, Online General Manager of DeFacto, announced at the event that the company's JUMP UP project, which promotes digitalization, is expected to triple the company's productivity.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global fashion company DeFacto participated in ShopTalkEurope 2023, held from May 9th to 11th, 2023 in Barcelona.
  • Şenol explained that with the JUMP UP digital transformation project, DeFacto successfully combines the competencies of the DeFacto technology unit with the fashion company's know-how, achieving optimal synergy effects.
  • The company, which has been growing with an omnichannel marketing strategy since 2016, is now a global fashion company that generates 41% of its revenue from international activities.
  • DeFacto aims to provide its customers with a shopping experience that makes them "fall in love" and thus realizes its vision.

Fashion Company DeFacto attends ShopTalk2023 in Barcelona

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global fashion company DeFacto participated in ShopTalkEurope 2023, held from May 9th to 11th, 2023 in Barcelona. Önder Şenol, Online General Manager of DeFacto, announced at the event that the company's JUMP UP project, which promotes digitalization, is expected to triple the company's productivity.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global fashion company DeFacto participated in ShopTalkEurope 2023, held from May 9th to 11th, 2023 in Barcelona.
  • Şenol explained that with the JUMP UP digital transformation project, DeFacto successfully combines the competencies of the DeFacto technology unit with the fashion company's know-how, achieving optimal synergy effects.
  • The company, which has been growing with an omnichannel marketing strategy since 2016, is now a global fashion company that generates 41% of its revenue from international activities.
  • DeFacto aims to provide its customers with a shopping experience that makes them "fall in love" and thus realizes its vision.

Being at the Forefront of Logistics is No Small Feat

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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The largest home delivery player in Italy continues to break boundaries and extend the reach of delivery logistics with their new initiative "Fresh Deliveries".

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  • The largest home delivery player in Italy continues to break boundaries and extend the reach of delivery logistics with their new initiative "Fresh Deliveries".
  • With this in mind, Milkman Technologies continues to innovate in logistics, considering sustainability and a consumer-centric approach as relevant factors for resilient supply chain management.
  • Being at the forefront of technology for logistics is not an easy task.
  • "We are thrilled to be participating in the Leaders in Logistics conference and sharing our insights with other logistics professionals," says Luca.

Being at the Forefront of Logistics is No Small Feat

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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The largest home delivery player in Italy continues to break boundaries and extend the reach of delivery logistics with their new initiative "Fresh Deliveries".

Key Points: 
  • The largest home delivery player in Italy continues to break boundaries and extend the reach of delivery logistics with their new initiative "Fresh Deliveries".
  • With this in mind, Milkman Technologies continues to innovate in logistics, considering sustainability and a consumer-centric approach as relevant factors for resilient supply chain management.
  • Being at the forefront of technology for logistics is not an easy task.
  • "We are thrilled to be participating in the Leaders in Logistics conference and sharing our insights with other logistics professionals," says Luca.

Shoptalk Europe to Offer On-Site Childcare During Show to Support Working Parents

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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“We are delighted to introduce an on-site crèche at Shoptalk Europe this year, making it easier for working parents to network, learn and conduct business during the event,” said Hannah Redfern, Event Director, Shoptalk Europe.

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  • “We are delighted to introduce an on-site crèche at Shoptalk Europe this year, making it easier for working parents to network, learn and conduct business during the event,” said Hannah Redfern, Event Director, Shoptalk Europe.
  • As a working mother, I understand firsthand what a profound impact support with childcare can have on parents’ ability to succeed professionally and I am particularly proud to be introducing this service on-site at Shoptalk Europe this year.”
    Working parents, especially working mothers, have long struggled to balance workplace and childcare responsibilities.
  • “Having on-site childcare provided will make it easier for attendees to focus, engage and work at Shoptalk Europe.
  • To learn more, book a ticket and confirm a childcare slot, please visit Shoptalk Europe .