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In many ways, 2021 was more challenging than 2020 and businesses are now turning to technology at rapid pace. So what will 2022 look like?

As the global and Australian supply chain crisis continues to disrupt the retail industry, consumers are being forced to change their shopping habits and buy local for speed and availability, new research from mobile and IoT provider SOTI has found.

Körber, an international technology group, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, has announced that KKR has acquired a significant minority stake in Körber’s supply chain software business. This strategic partnership is expected to enable Körber’s supply chain software business to become a global leader with enhanced end-to-end solutions for customers worldwide. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Mt Maunganui-based port logistics company ISO Limited has announced the arrival of two world-leading mobile harbour cranes for safer and more efficient handling of cargo at its operation at Eastland Port in Te Tairāwhiti Gisborne.

Forklift and materials handling company, Hyster, is expanding its service offering – including safety training and logistical support in remote locations – with the appointment of PortxGroup as a Hyster dealer servicing the Pacific region.

In its single biggest launch since the introduction of the new truck generation back in 2016, Scania is now introducing not only a new engine platform, but also services and updates that are set to consolidate its position as the leading manufacturer of premium heavy trucks.

Air conditioning manufacturer, Daikin, has switched on the ignition to Manhattan Associates’ Manhattan Scale warehouse management solution (WMS) at its new Daikin Park distribution centre (DC) in Warwick Farm, Sydney.

As the exclusive distributor for the many international product lines, Treotham customers gain from its local presence and the extensive knowledge and experience of the company’s staff.

To meet surging demand and growth in online orders, RedMart – the online grocery service of e-commerce giant, Lazada – turned to Dematic to automate operations at one of the largest logistics facilities in Singapore (32,500sqm), providing improved productivity, speed, accuracy, and space efficiency, plus safety and social distancing across multiple temperature zones.

For nearly 150 years there’s been a bridge over the Manukau Harbour, but legend has it that the very first crossing was actually a set of stepping stones and at low tide, local iwi used these stones to cross on foot between Māngere and Onehunga.