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Dematic report shows progress on sustainability goals
Manufacturing

Dematic report shows progress on sustainability goals

The warehouse automation group cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions 55.48% from 2021 and won full ISO 45001 certification across its sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Your organisation is not managing psychosocial risk, it just thinks it is
Risk & Compliance

Your organisation is not managing psychosocial risk, it just thinks it is

Missed early warning signs are leaving employers exposed to rising claims, resignations and burnout across their workforces.

By Kim Severinsen • 4 min read • Last month
Sphera appoints Colleen Prifogle as Chief Financial Officer
Supply Chain

Sphera appoints Colleen Prifogle as Chief Financial Officer

The software group is sharpening financial oversight as it expands its leadership team and pushes further into international growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Ultimo says AI safety agent missed no actions in trial
Manufacturing

Ultimo says AI safety agent missed no actions in trial

Manufacturers could cut compliance burden after Ultimo's trial found its AI safety agent flagged every recommended action without a miss.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Portwest cuts catalogue production time by five months
Manufacturing

Portwest cuts catalogue production time by five months

Better product data control has cut catalogue production from 11 months to six, helping Portwest localise safety materials in 28 languages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Fujitsu joins FANUC, Yaskawa & Kawasaki on physical AI
Robotics

Fujitsu joins FANUC, Yaskawa & Kawasaki on physical AI

Labour shortages and an ageing workforce are pushing Japanese manufacturers to test AI-controlled robots in factories, logistics and hospitals.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month
AI reshapes work, safety & sales across Asia Pacific
Software-as-a-Service

AI reshapes work, safety & sales across Asia Pacific

Voice-first AI, stricter safety scrutiny and channel-led software models are reshaping how businesses in Asia Pacific work and manage risk.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
ARM Hub maps practical AI path for Australian factories
Robotics

ARM Hub maps practical AI path for Australian factories

Australian manufacturers could slash rework and compliance time if they embed AI in daily workflows, UTS-led research says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Uptick opens Denver office to boost North America push
Software-as-a-Service

Uptick opens Denver office to boost North America push

The Denver hub will help Uptick hire more staff and support growing demand as North American customers pass 200 in under two years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
UK firms lack modern slavery safeguards, IOSH warns
Risk & Compliance

UK firms lack modern slavery safeguards, IOSH warns

A YouGov survey of 1,011 senior decision-makers found 70 per cent of firms have no formal way to assess modern slavery risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
ATG Access wins fourth RoSPA Gold Award for safety
Manufacturing

ATG Access wins fourth RoSPA Gold Award for safety

The accolade highlights tighter safety controls and stronger audit scores at the St Helens manufacturer, with only one lost-time accident in five years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
EY New Zealand names 16 finalists for entrepreneur award
Software-as-a-Service

EY New Zealand names 16 finalists for entrepreneur award

The shortlist spans software, biotech and retail, highlighting the breadth of New Zealand firms vying for EY's 2026 entrepreneur prize.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
No excuses – employers must by law protect workers from silica dust
Risk & Compliance

No excuses – employers must by law protect workers from silica dust

Silicosis and lung cancer remain a threat as construction, mining and manufacturing workers face airborne particles from cutting and drilling silica materials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Last month
Arcus launches tool for councils to run building levy
Software-as-a-Service

Arcus launches tool for councils to run building levy

Ten local authorities are already using the module as councils brace for a new statutory duty to calculate and collect the levy from October.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australian firms urged to redesign work, not push harder
Digital Transformation

Australian firms urged to redesign work, not push harder

Rising burnout and weak engagement are forcing employers to rethink productivity, as leaders say simpler systems could lift output without longer hours.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director
Software-as-a-Service

One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director

The promotion aims to sharpen One.site's push into construction software as contractors seek to cut paperwork and improve site safety.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
ESGAgent.ai raises seed funding to automate compliance
Software-as-a-Service

ESGAgent.ai raises seed funding to automate compliance

Rising reporting and safety demands are creating demand for software that can replace spreadsheets and consultants in heavy industry.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month