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Carrefour and Google sign strategic partnership to innovate
Carrefour and Google have announced a strategic partnership around three initiatives : availability of Carrefour on a new Google shopping website and Google Assistant in France , creation of a Carrefour-Google innovation lab and digitisation acceleration of the Carrefour Group . Google will provide its technology and skills in AI , cloud and new consumer shopping interfaces like the Google Assistant . Carrefour will bring its product expertise and know-how in logistics and sales .
The common objective of this partnership is to combine the expertise of both companies to offer consumers new and innovative commerce experiences in France , whether that ’ s in a store , online , on smartphones , or with voice .
“ This alliance makes Carrefour the first partner of Google on grocery e-commerce in Europe , creating a strong bond between the two companies .
“ It also marks an important step in the new story written by Carrefour since the announcement of the Carrefour 2022 plan . It allows us to accelerate our digital evolution and get a head start in deploying the omni-channel approach we want to offer our customers ,” said Alexandre Bompard , CEO of Carrefour .
“ Shoppers today are saddled with disconnected experiences through the shopping journey , which often lead to abandoned shopping carts and low customer satisfaction and loyalty .
Shoppers can enjoy a more innovative shopping experience suited to their specific needs
Customers want assistive , simple and personalised experiences that help them make decisions on what to buy , assist with easily building baskets across surfaces and provide a seamless checkout ,” said Sébastien Missoffe , VP and Managing Director of Google France .
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Hexagon acquires SPRING Technologies for machine workflow optimisation
Hexagon AB , a global leader in digital solutions , has announced the acquisition of SPRING Technologies , a software provider headquartered in France and specialising in integrated solutions for optimising machining workflow . Its solutions are in use at major OEMs and suppliers worldwide , helping streamline the manufacturing process through the optimisation of machine tool performance and productivity . generation of products at reduced costs . The acquisition of SPRING Technologies further strengthens our Autonomous Connected Ecosystem ( ACE ) strategy which will ultimately enable the smart factory ,” said Ola Rollén . “ Machining simulation is essential to connecting the physical world with the digital and achieving autonomy , both of which are prerequisites to delivering smart factory solutions .”
SPRING Technologies has been pioneering innovative Computer Numerical Control ( CNC ) solutions for machine tools for over 30 years . Its flagship portfolio , NCSIMUL , is a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions providing native CNC code programming , CNC simulation , cutting and tool libraries , CNC program management , real-time machine monitoring and technical content publication . Together , they enable complete mastery of the machining process across a variety of manufacturing sectors including aerospace , automotive , medical , energy and transportation . “ Manufacturing must be ‘ smart ’ if it ’ s to produce the next
The company , which also has offices in America , Germany and China , employs around 100 people . The company will operate within Hexagon ’ s Manufacturing Intelligence division as part of the CAD / CAM and production software business currently led by the Vero Software brand .
SPRING Technologies will be fully consolidated as soon as regulatory approval has been obtained . The acquisition has no significant impact on Hexagon ’ s earnings .
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