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The Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) launches the Canada-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce to bolster Canadian commercial connectivity with the ASEAN region

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3 months ago

October 17, 2024

New entity announces strategic commercial program to propel Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions with 2024 projected real GDP growth of 4.7%

MONTREAL, Oct. 17, 2024 /CNW/ – The CABC launches the Canada-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce (CACC), dedicated to facilitating commercial opportunities for Canadian businesses, with a special focus on SMEs. The CACC’s mission is to deepen connections between Canadian and ASEAN companies through market and business intelligence, networking events and B2B missions.

“This is an exciting new chapter in Canada-ASEAN relations, particularly for Canadian SMEs who wish to expand or hedge their strategies in the region,” says Wayne Farmer, President of the CABC. “Our 2024 Business Outlook Survey shows that Canadian business sentiment towards the region is stronger than ever with 4 out of 5 businesses surveyed expressing plans to increase trade and investment in ASEAN. The CACC will open more doors in ASEAN, focusing on critical sectors for the region where Canada can provide expertise, such as investments, food security and energy transition.”

The CACC programme will be offered to CABC members and SMEs interested in exploring or expanding their business in ASEAN. The Chamber will host networking events, seminars and workshops in Canada and ASEAN, as well as webinars. It will also provide market access tools such as exclusive entry guides and will arrange sector-specific SME B2B missions to the ASEAN region.

One of the key objectives of the CACC is to establish a unified and consistent collaboration framework across bilateral chambers, Canada-based groups, regional business and trade bodies, and Southeast Asian diaspora business organisations in Canada. This enhanced connectivity within the commerce and trade ecosystem will ensure coordinated and effective efforts to maximize impact.

“Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy has called for a whole-of-society lift to deepen our engagement with the Indo-Pacific, including with Southeast Asia, the fastest growing economic region in the world,” says Paul Thoppil, Canada’s Indo-Pacific Trade Representative, Global Affairs Canada. “The enhanced work of Canadian business associations will be key to helping SMEs succeed in the region, driving greater international trade and economic growth.”

The CACC inauguration announcement was made on October 16th, during the first large-scale event hosted by the CABC in Montreal, the Canada-ASEAN Business Conference and Cocktail. The event gathered government officials, ASEAN diplomats and industry leaders to highlight the commercial potential of the region. During the event, Wayne Farmer was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognising his exceptional contribution to bilateral collaboration between Canada and ASEAN, and the economic growth that this has generated.

About the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC)

Established in 2012, the CABC is a not-for-profit serving as the voice of Canadian companies in the Canada-ASEAN economic corridor. Headquartered in Singapore and with a Canada office in Montreal, the CABC is Canada’s first and only ASEAN-accredited entity, dedicated to driving deeper Canada-ASEAN economic ties. The CABC is also one of the only three foreign business councils in ASEAN with such accreditation.

As the voice of the Canadian private sector in ASEAN, the CABC represents the interests of nearly 90 leading businesses and organisations, demonstrating the diverse strengths of Canadian businesses and the range of commercial opportunities available in the region. The CABC fosters stronger Canada-ASEAN business and investment ties through policy advocacy, networking events, and research initiatives.

CABC Website: www.canasean.com
CACC Website: https://www.canasean.com/cacc
LinkedIn: Canada-ASEAN Business Council
Twitter: @CAN_ASEAN

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Made4net and Gather AI Partner to Enhance Supply Chain Accuracy and Efficiency

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38 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

WMS and AI-driven drone inventory technology streamline warehouse operations, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce costs

TEANECK, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Made4net, a global provider of cloud-based Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) & end-to-end supply chain execution software, and inventory intelligence solution Gather AI, are proud to announce their partnership. Together, the two companies deliver innovative inventory management solutions that empower joint customers like Barrett Distribution Centers and Taylor Logistics with WMS and AI-driven drone inventory technology to streamline operations, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce costs.

Joint customer, Barrett Distribution Centers, demonstrates the transformative impact of the Made4net and Gather AI partnership. By utilizing Gather AI’s advanced AI-based drone inventory technology with Made4net’s 3PL warehouse management system, Synapse 3PLExpert WMS, Barrett ensures unparalleled inventory accuracy for Stadium Goods, a consignment e-tailer specializing in high-value sneakers. The drones, equipped with computer image AI-driven software, autonomously scan and verify the placement of 500,000 pairs of shoes stored across complex warehouse layouts.

Similarly, Taylor Logistics has achieved faster and more cost-effective cycle counts for cases and pallets using the Gather AI solution in conjunction with Synapse 3PLExpert WMS. By automating inventory data collection and seamlessly syncing it back into the WMS, Taylor ensures real-time accuracy while optimizing operational efficiency.

“Partnering with Gather AI reinforces Made4net’s commitment to continue introducing innovative technology and delivering state-of-the-art solutions that drive supply chain excellence,” said Amit Levy, EVP of Sales and Strategy at Made4net. “By combining our robust WMS capabilities with Gather AI’s cutting-edge inventory intelligence technology, we’re helping our customers achieve new levels of accuracy, efficiency, and cost savings.”

“Gather AI’s mission is to empower warehouses with actionable insights that reduce costs and improve operations,” said Sankalp Arora, Ph.D., CEO & Co-Founder of Gather AI. “Collaborating with Made4net enables us to bring these benefits to more customers, helping them stay competitive in today’s fast-paced logistics landscape.”

About Made4net
Made4net is a leading global provider of best-in-class, cloud-based supply chain execution and warehouse management solutions for organizations of all sizes to improve the speed and efficiency of their supply chain. Visit www.made4net.com to learn more.

About Gather AI
Pittsburgh-based Gather AI is a market leader in supply chain AI to decrease the cost of inventory, improve productivity, and boost revenue. Visit www.gather.ai to learn more.

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ADP Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

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38 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.54 per share payable April 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 14, 2025.

About ADP (NASDAQ – ADP)
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. Learn more at ADP.com

ADP, the ADP logo, and Always Designing for People are trademarks of ADP, Inc.

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CobbleStone Software Announces 2025 Roadshow for Client CLM Training

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38 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

CobbleStone Software announces its 2025 Roadshow, “Fostering Your Future Through Industry-Leading CLM.”

PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CobbleStone Software – a recognized Leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) according to the SPARK Matrix™ Report – is excited to announce its 2025 Roadshow for clients, “Fostering Your Future Through Industry-Leading CLM.” This immersive training will provide personalized learning, hands-on practice, and actionable insights for users of CobbleStone Contract Insight® contract management and eProcurement software.

“Through this event, we aim to provide a collaborative learning environment that encourages clients to navigate the complexities of contract management with ease and confidence using CobbleStone Contract Insight.” – Bradford Jones, VP of Sales & Marketing at CobbleStone

Improper or outdated contract management methods make operations difficult – and contract managers are feeling the heat. According to a World Commerce & Contracting survey of its members, 84 percent experience pressure for contract simplification (1). Thankfully, a strong contract management software solution that also supports continued learning and mastery can foster contract automation and a more straightforward process.

Such is the purpose of CobbleStone’s 2025 Roadshow for client training: to go above and beyond just providing an award-winning contract management solution and continue equipping contract managers with its widely praised learning and practice resources.

CobbleStone clients are encouraged to sign up for this can’t-miss CLM event with the following locations and dates:

> Orlando, Florida on April 25th

> Chicago, Illinois on May 16th

> Los Angeles, California on September 26th

> Dallas, Texas on October 24th

Click here to learn more and/or register for the event!

“Our 2025 Roadshow reflects our commitment to fostering client empowerment and equipping our users with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed,” says Bradford Jones, VP of Sales and Marketing at CobbleStone Software.

Contact CobbleStone Software for a free demo.

For more information, email Sales@CobbleStoneSoftware.com or call 866-330-0056.

About CobbleStone Software:

CobbleStone Software is a celebrated leader in contract management software solutions whose flagship CLM software solution – CobbleStone Contract Insight – expedites contract management, vendor management, eProcurement, and eSourcing processes while offering seamless integrations, ease-of-use, and high scalability. CobbleStone’s contract lifecycle management solutions provide simplified contract and vendor tracking, highly configurable email alerts, user-friendly calendar notifications, intelligent contract workflow automation, highly robust security options, streamlined authoring of contract templates with dynamic clauses, centralized revenue/cost management, detailed text indexing and searching, future-minded vendor/client ratings, robust document version control, custom contract management reports, speedy IntelliSign® electronic signatures, more intelligent contracts with VISDOM® artificial intelligence and machine learning, and more.

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