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Fonterra to use automated guided vehicles by Dematic
Wed, 18th May 2022
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nz
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automation
New Zealand's dairy giant Fonterra is upgrading its manufacturing facility in Edendale with new automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Dematic.
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Climate change 2021: Corporates leaned into sustainability and took it beyond politics
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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sustainable it
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green ict
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cios
Sustainable business practices are no longer just a nice thing to aim for. For tomorrow’s companies, they’ll be the cost of admission.
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Fonterra named Microsoft's first major customer for new data centre region
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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cloud services
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microsoft
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colocation
Microsoft has announced a 'digital transformation' partnership with Fonterra, New Zealand's largest company, to migrate its operations to Microsoft Azure.
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Beyond the day job: Fonterra rolls out ‘gig economy’ project called amp
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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workplace of the future
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gig economy
Fonterra unveils 'amp' scheme, letting staff spend 1/3 time on passion projects.
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The 2018 AU CIO Summit – an exclusive opportunity
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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digital transformation
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cios
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fonterra
The Australian CIO Summit is just around the corner bringing decision makers and solution providers together as well as a burly line-up of speakers.
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Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
Alibaba is piloting a blockchain-based supply chain model in Australia and New Zealand to improve traceability and transparency.
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Fonterra posts $348 million half-year profit loss, CEO steps down
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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fonterra
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financial results
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farming software
Fonterra CEO, Theo Spierings, is set to step down later this year, but will continue in an advisory role focusing on China.
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Fonterra steps into the realm of VR with new training program
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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beca
Fonterra teams with Beca on VR tech for safer employee training.
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Interview: Meet the 7-year-old company disrupting NZ's logistics & freight industry
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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cloud services
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public cloud
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silver fern farms
Kotahi revolutionises NZ freight with Azure, leading in digital logistics shake-up.
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Fonterra, Alibaba collaboration ushers in new era of retail experiences in China
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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cios
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fonterra
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alibaba
Hema utilises the wealth of data it gathers from consumers to provide a tailored and personalised shopping experience for each customer.
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Air NZ, Fonterra, ARANZ Geo...finalists of the NZ Innovation Awards announced
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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fonterra
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huawei
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air new zealand
Finalists for New Zealand Innovation Awards announced, including game-changing innovations such as ethical corporate workwear and Te Reo Maori smartphones.
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Top NZ businesses share Salesforce stories at Basecamp
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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accounting systems
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bi
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big data
Over 800 representatives from New Zealand's Salesforce ecosystem of customers, partners and cloud specialists attended the event.
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Five becomes one as Datacom consolidates into new Auckland office
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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microsoft
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technology gifts
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collaboration
Datacom is bringing staff from five Auckland office together in one large complex in a move it says will foster greater collaboration and creativity.
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Wellington supercomputing conference aims to ignite innovation
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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cloud services
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hpc
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it industry
This month will see some of the most recognised authorities in computing converging in Wellington for the 5th Multicore World event.
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Fonterra’s fingerprinting technology wins innovation award
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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fonterra
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ministry of primary industries
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dairynz
Fonterra’s research and development arm has taken out the Innovation Excellence in Research award at the New Zealand Innovators Awards.
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NZ dollar tumbles after weak Chinese trade data points to demand drop
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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The New Zealand dollar tumbled after figures showed China's exports unexpectedly fell while its imports recorded a bigger decline than forecast, signa.
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NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline amid stronger greenback, weaker dairy auction
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar may fall this week in the face of a resurgent greenback and as dairy futures suggest prices will decline at this week's GlobalD.
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Fonterra mulls $250M bond sale, third issue for NZX debt market
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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banking
Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's biggest dairy exporter, may sell $250 million of six-year bonds in what would be its third security listed on.
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Fonterra likely to increase farmer payout for the 2015/16 season, economists say
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
Fonterra Cooperative Group is likely to increase its forecast payout to dairy farmers next season by enough to make production profitable for most far.
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Dairy product prices slide on supply concerns
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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fonterra
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new zealand dollar
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globaldairytrade
Dairy product prices declined in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, led by a slump in prices for butter milk powder and whole milk powder, amid conc.
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Fonterra says its holding its own in Canterbury as farmer suppliers look to new processors
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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Fonterra Cooperative Group, New Zealand's largest dairy processor, says it's holding its own in the dairy-intensive Canterbury region, despite reports.
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NZ milk powder futures drop as Fonterra lifts GDT volumes, signalling prices will fall
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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demand
New Zealand whole milk powder futures dropped after Fonterra Cooperative Group said it will increase the volume of product it puts up for sale on the.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, led by Fonterra fund, on lower dividend guidance
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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accounting systems
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power / energy
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digital banking
New Zealand shares fell, led by Fonterra Shareholders' Fund, after the world's biggest dairy exporter lowered its guidance for dividends.
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Fonterra says under-performing Australian units will be 'given attention'
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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supermarkets
Fixing under-performing businesses in Australia is a key part of Fonterra Cooperative Group's renewed push to drive more value from transforming the b.