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KION GROUP AG, the Supply Chain Solutions Company, is working with Accenture to optimize supply chains using NVIDIA’s advanced AI and simulation technologies. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the three companies are showcasing1 how clients can both define ideal set-ups for new warehouses and continuously enhance existing facilities with Mega, an NVIDIA Omniverse blueprint for large-scale industrial digital twins. This includes a digital twin powered by physical AI—AI models that embody principles and qualities of the physical world—to improve the performance of intelligent warehouses that operate with automated forklifts, smart cameras and the latest automation and robotics solutions. “At KION, we leverage AI-driven solutions as an integral part of our strategy to optimize our customers’ supply chains and increase their productivity,” said Rob Smith, CEO of KION GROUP AG. “With NVIDIA’s AI leadership and Accenture’s expertise in digital technologies, we are reinventing warehouse automation. Bringing these strong partners together,

Centric Software® is pleased to announce that Teway Food has successfully launched the second phase of its partnership with Centric PLM™. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, formulate, develop, procure, manufacture and sell consumer goods products in food & beverage, grocery, fashion and multi-category retail to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. Established in 2008, Sichuan Teway Food Group Co., Ltd. (Teway Food) is a leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization, specializing in the R&D, production and sales of compound seasonings. With two smart factories and four modern production bases, Teway Food offers five major brands—Hao Ren jia, Da Hong pao, Tian Che, Teway Cantonese High-end Customisation and Shi Cui Fang. Teway Food’s products are sold across all 31 provinces in China and exported to countries including the US, UK, Canada and Australia. After successfully implementing Centric PLM in 2023, Teway Food has enhanced its R&D efficiency, boosted product innovation and streamlined business operations. The platform has enabled

Vision provides meaning, motivates, and mobilizes resources. Strategy provides the plan. Tactics take care of execution. In this scenario, are all the pillars equal? At the 2014 European Championship Women's 4x400m Relay Final in Zurich, Switzerland, the French athlete Floria Guei turns the tables and wins the race, to everyone's surprise. This race is a lesson in many ways. What follows in this blog will make sense if you spend 58 seconds viewing this amazing performance :-): 2014 Women's 4x400m Final. The lesson is clear at first glance: Never underestimate the resources available to others, and by extension, never underestimate your own resources. But let's go a little further: Everything seems lost, and in less than 40 seconds, Floria Guei changes the situation against all odds. What can we deduce from this? 1 - YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IT TO SEE IT For us, the spectators, this incredible finish had to be seen to be believed.

La vision donne le sens, motive et mobilise les ressources. La stratégie fournit le plan. La tactique se charge de l’exécution. Dans ce triptyque, tous les piliers se valent-ils ? Finale du 4x400m 2014 Femmes, Zürich: Floria GUEI renverse la table et gagne la course, à la surprise générale. Cette course est une leçon, à plusieurs titres. Ce qui suit prendra du sens si vous investissez préalablement 58 secondes de votre temps :-) : Finale du 4x400m 2014 Femmes Au premier abord, l’évidence saute aux yeux : Ne jamais sous-estimer les ressources dont disposent les autres, et par extension ne jamais sous-estimer ses propres ressources; Mais allons un peu plus loin : Tout semble perdu, et en moins de 40 secondes Floria GUEI change la donne, contre tous les pronostics. Que peut-on en déduire ? 1 - IL FAUT LE CROIRE POUR LE VOIR Pour nous, spectateurs, il faut le voir pour le croire,

This PLM-focused event will take place in May. Ann Arbor, MI, USA & Bromma, SWEDEN 9 January 2025—CIMdata and Eurostep are delighted to share the details about the upcoming PLM Road Map & PDT 2025 North America conference, scheduled to take place at the Marriott Hotel in Tysons Corner, Virginia, USA on May 7th and 8th. This premier PLM-focused event, under the theme “PLM’s Integral Role in Digital Transformation From Strategy to Execution: Elevating PLM to an Enterprise Business Solution, the PLM Professional's Road Map to Success?” promises an engaging exploration of the critical enablers of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and its digital transformation. Our agenda will feature a curated blend of reports and case studies from industry experts, focusing on the interests of PLM professionals. Covering technologies, processes, and people, PLM Road Map & PDT 2025 will build on what is possible when PLM is aligned with Digital Transformation and show

Accenture has acquired a digital twin technology platform for banks developed by Percipient, a Singapore-based fintech company with deep experience in banking technology transformation. The acquisition enhances Accenture’s existing banking modernization capabilities, helping financial services clients in Asia Pacific accelerate the reinvention of their core systems, foster innovation and drive growth. Percipient’s platform serves as a digital twin—or virtual duplicate—of banks’ legacy and modern systems, integrating and unifying the data from each one into a single-real time hub. This can reduce the challenges that many banks face around core modernizations by simplifying the application of data and enabling faster development of new products and services, all without overhauling existing systems or disrupting operations. Integrating Percipient’s digital twin solution further complements Accenture’s capabilities to help banks decouple from legacy systems and embrace cloud and AI-led banking services. Banks that shift to a modern, cloud-enabled digital core can attain up to 60% higher revenue

Aras, a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital thread solutions, announced that Don Cooper has joined the company as Vice President of Global Alliances. Don will play a pivotal role in driving the expansion of Aras’ partnerships and alliances. Don brings over 25 years of experience in the product development industry and PLM market, with expertise in navigating direct and indirect channels. His background includes building and nurturing enablement organizations, guiding enterprise software sales teams to deliver outstanding results, and implementing effective sales processes. “I am extremely excited to be joining Aras and continue my journey helping customers and partners adopt and deploy PLM and realize the value from a digital thread,” said Don Cooper. “Aras is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative solutions that drive long-term value, and I look forward to collaborating with the team to make a lasting impact for our customers.” “Don’s ability to align strategic business initiatives with GTM

Siemens launched Siemens for Startups, a new program to empower early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups. Announced at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the program will enable new innovative companies to accelerate innovation, streamline development processes and scale faster by providing venture-related services, while reducing the cost of access to Siemens software and hardware. "Startups are essential to making our customers more competitive, sustainable and resilient. By collaborating with startups, Siemens helps bring breakthrough ideas to industries faster, empowering customers to address global challenges more effectively with cutting-edge technologies, tools and solutions," said Peter Koerte, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. The Siemens for Startups program has three pillars: ConnectThe new program will help onboard startup companies to the Siemens Xcelerator marketplace, thus providing access to a global go-to-market channel and the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem. CollaborateAs an early customer and co-developer, Siemens will collaborate with leading

Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, and Telechips, a comprehensive automotive semiconductor solutions company, today jointly announced their strategic partnership at CES 2025 to innovate vehicle software solutions for next-gen software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Together, they aim to develop innovative solutions for ADAS platforms, automotive cockpit domain controllers, and central & zonal gateway controllers that will accelerate the realization of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), a cornerstone of connected, autonomous, and electric mobility. As the automotive industry rapidly transitions toward connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles, SDVs are at the heart of this transformation. However, the seamless integration of software and hardware remains a significant challenge for automakers. The partnership will leverage Tata Technologies’ deep expertise in automotive software engineering and integration of next-gen technologies for turnkey SDV development, and Telechips semiconductor technologies, including SoCs (System on Chips), AI Vision ADAS Processors, and Network Gateway Processors. Together, the companies are poised

Xometry, the global AI-powered marketplace connecting enterprise buyers with suppliers of manufacturing services, announced the appointment of Sanjeev Singh Sahni as President, reporting to CEO Randy Altschuler. The former Vice President of B2B E-Commerce and Head of B2B & B2C Sales Of Wayfair, Sahni brings a significant track record in Operations, Product and Technology development, Supply Chain Management, Customer Experience and a wealth of International experience. In this newly created role, Sahni will oversee all aspects of Xometry’s Operations, Product, Technology and People teams worldwide to continue driving global growth, scale and operating efficiencies. “Sanjeev is a highly regarded executive whose background in helping B2B and B2C tech brands scale will further accelerate our growth initiatives across our global marketplace and suite of supplier services,” said Randy Altschuler, CEO of Xometry. “Throughout his career, Sanjeev has demonstrated a unique ability to integrate technology, processes and people to deliver a unified experience