Data capture tech provider Scandit today said it has acquired a package of shelf audit automation technology from MarketLab, a Polish image recognition and AI software company specializing in the retail industry. In addition to gaining the firm’s technology, Zurich-based Scandit will also absorb MarketLab's employees, who will now join...

Scandit acquires MarketLab to expand retail data capture tech

Chicago, IL

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13, 2024/ — PLG Consulting, a Chicago-based leading logistics and supply chain consulting firm for the industrial economy, today announced the appointment of Taylor Robinson as its new Managing Director—Energy and Investment Strategy. Robinson previously served as President of PLG Consulting from 2012 to 2018.

PLG Consulting Appoints Taylor Robinson as Managing Director—Energy and Investment Strategy to Drive

IFS has announced its latest IFS Cloud release, featuring new AI-powered functionality to help users to improve operational effectiveness and profitability. IFS.ai Copilot: Users can improve decision-making and enhance user experience and engagement through an AI-powered assistant. Analytics as a Service: Gain accelerated time to value and valuable insights while...

Cloud-based Supply Chain Capabilities

Chagrin Falls, OH

Expanding upon one of its core competencies, Mar-Bal Inc. (Chagrin Falls, Ohio, U.S.) has added sheet molding compound (SMC) to be sold commercially through its existing materials division, AltraSet Composite Technologies. Built on the legacy of Mar-Bal’s 40-plus years of experience developing composite materials for its customers, AltraSet officially launched in 2018 in response to the growing needs of customers and market opportunities.

Mar-Bal expands SMC expertise through AltraSet materials division

Ripple Operations, a leader in maritime software, is continuing its efforts to consolidate the sector to improve customer offers through the acquisition of AdonisHR, a well-known Norwegian family-owned provider of crew management and payroll software solutions for the maritime industry. Each company has been expanding its offering, and together they look to provide a comprehensive platform for customers in the maritime sector.

Ripple Operations Acquires AdonisHR to Expand Maritime Software Offering

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Freight hubs and major cities across North America are witnessing a surge in cargo theft, with incidents jumping 49% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to a report from the Texas-based supply chain visibility and security firm Overhaul. The bump in theft...

Cargo thefts jumped 49% in the first half of 2024

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on MyPerfectResume.com. In today’s dynamic job market, financial success often hinges on more than traditional factors such as education or years of experience alone. Many job seekers are pursuing high-income skills to advance their careers and adapt to the rise of skills-based hiring...

10 In-Demand Skills That Command Top Dollar

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Pompano Beach, FL

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

North Carolina State

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Cary, NC

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A recent report by GOBankingRates highlights one of North Carolina’s towns as a standout in terms of safety and affordability. Cary, a thriving community in the Triangle area near Raleigh, has been ranked as the second-best city in the United States for its low cost of living and minimal crime rates.

North Carolina spot among the top safest + most affordable places to live in the US

Charlotte, NC

Barbecue ribs are an all-American delicacy, with variations ranging from St. Louis-style pork ribs to tender beef ribs. The best ribs are those that are perfectly seasoned, slowly smoked, and smothered in a sweet, sticky glaze.

North Carolina Eatery Named 'Best BBQ Ribs' in the State

Jacksonville, FL

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

We all like to think we're tidy, with our moms' voices reminding us to make our beds, do the dishes, and clean the bathrooms. But sometimes, we fall short. Did you know that more than 1.57 million Americans live without a toilet or tap at home? The lack of basic water sanitation costs the U.S. economy $8.58 billion every year, according to a report produced by DigDee.

North Carolina City Has Been Named Among The 'Dirtiest' In America

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Freight hubs and major cities across North America are witnessing an alarming surge in cargo theft, with incidents skyrocketing by 49% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, Overhaul’s United States & Canada H1 2024 Cargo Theft Report. The surge in theft incidents...

H1 2024 Cargo Theft Data Reveals 49% Surge

Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

For the Information Technology Industry Council, government efforts to regulate 6G will have to involve industry because it is industry that will drive the transition to the next-generation communications technology, which is anticipated for release in 2030. ITI expressed this recommendation in a press release issued Wednesday, which summarizes the...

Industry Participation Critical to 6G Rollout & Regulation, ITI Says

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Normal, IL

NORMAL (25News Now) - An executive who was key to ramping up production at Rivian Automotive’s plant in Normal for the past two years is leaving the company in what is at least the third departure of a high-ranking Rivian leader since July. Tim Fallon is leaving to become...

Company’s competitor hires Rivian’s manufacturing chief

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ERP vendor Aptean adds another acquisition

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software vendor Aptean is sticking to its strategy of growth by acquisition, as the Georgia firm today said it had bought SSG...

ERP vendor Aptean adds another acquisition

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