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Walmart and SCAN to Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plan
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Walmart and SCAN to Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plan
New offering will pair SCAN's Medicare expertise with Walmart's convenience, everyday low prices, health and wellness services, and technology capabilities
LONG BEACH, Calif. and BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 16, 2026 -- SCAN Health Plan (SCAN), and Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) today announced a strategic collaboration to launch a co-branded Medicare Advantage plan in two states. The plan is expected to be available to more than two million Medicare enrollees.
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BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Walmart and SCAN to Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plan
New offering will pair SCAN's Medicare expertise with Walmart's convenience, everyday low prices, health and wellness services, and technology capabilities
LONG BEACH, Calif. and BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 16, 2026 -- SCAN Health Plan (SCAN), and Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) today announced a strategic collaboration to launch a co-branded Medicare Advantage plan in two states. The plan is expected to be available to more than two million Medicare enrollees.
Aspart of the collaboration, SCAN and Walmart will connect the co-branded Medicare Advantage offering more closely with Walmart's broad range of health and wellness products and services and its technology capabilities. Offerings may include, pending regulatory review and approval, pharmacy and vision services, food and over-the-counter (OTC) benefits. Together, the organizations aim to create a more connected experience that helps older adults navigate their health and wellness needs both inside and outside the doctor's office.
Walmart brings to the collaboration Everyday Health SignalsSM, an AI-powered platform built by Walmart to support personalized nutrition and wellness experiences for all of its customers. Everyday Health SignalsSM allows participants to share a wellness goal and receive personalized health and wellness insights, including tailored nutrition information and food recommendations informed by their wellness goals and shopping preferences.
SCAN and Walmart plan to make these capabilities available to participating members as part of broader coaching and wellness support, helping members turn personalized nutrition insights into action as they make everyday shopping decisions about what to put on their tables.
"At SCAN, we believe healthcare is better when it is personalized to the individual, and when members choose to opt in, data can help us deliver a more relevant experience tailored to their needs," said Zack Myers, national general manager of SCAN Health Plan. "By combining Walmart's technology capabilities and consumer retail expertise with SCAN's Medicare product experience, we have an opportunity to develop products that translate those insights into meaningful support that helps members make more informed choices about their health and well-being."
"Walmart has been helping customers navigate Medicare choices for more than a decade," said Pravene Nath, M.D., group director for consumer health and data solutions at Walmart U.S. "What makes this collaboration unique is Walmart's role in customers' everyday lives. Because customers regularly turn to Walmart for groceries and other everyday essentials, we have an opportunity for those who choose to participate, to use insights from their shopping experiences to make nutrition guidance more relevant and actionable. Combined with Walmart's breadth across food, pharmacy, vision and other health and wellness services, and SCAN's deep Medicare expertise, we can create a more connected experience that helps older adults take action on their health goals as part of their everyday routines."
The collaboration brings together SCAN's nearly five decades of experience serving older adults with Walmart's longstanding experience helping customers navigate Medicare coverage, including more than a decade of in-store insurance support and Walmart Insurance Services, which launched in 2020 as Walmart's licensed insurance agency. Together, SCAN and Walmart aim to create a more connected Medicare Advantage experience that supports members across their everyday health and wellness needs.
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About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 280 million customers and members visit more than 10,900 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2026 revenue of $713 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.
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About SCAN
SCAN Group is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the biggest issues in healthcare for older adults, including chronic illness, access to care, homelessness, inequities, and loneliness. SCAN Group's SCAN Health Plan is one of the nation's foremost nonprofit Medicare Advantage plans and serves nearly 460,000 members across 33 counties in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, and Washington. Independence at Home, a SCAN Health Plan community service, provides vitally needed services and support to seniors and their caregivers. Since 2020, SCAN has also launched a portfolio of mission-aligned medical groups, including Healthcare in Action, Welcome Health and myPlace Health, each of which focuses on meeting the needs of older adults. Across all its entities, SCAN serves about half a million members and patients. To learn more, visit www.thescangroup.org and www.scanhealthplan.com.
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Original text here: https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2026/09/walmart-scan-launch-co-branded-medicare-plan
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Simon Verhoeven's Netflix Directorial Debut: Rom-com to Shoot at the World's Largest Folk Festival
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Simon Verhoeven's Netflix Directorial Debut: Rom-com to Shoot at the World's Largest Folk Festival
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Simon Verhoeven's Netflix Directorial Debut: Rom-com to Shoot at the World's Largest Folk Festival
Director: Simon Verhoeven
Producers: Quirin Berg, Max Wiedemann & Kirstin Winkler
Production Company: Wiedemann & Berg Film
Berlin, 16 September 2026 - Director and screenwriter Simon Verhoeven is making his Netflix debut with a romantic comedy set amid the hustle and bustle of Oktoberfest
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LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Simon Verhoeven's Netflix Directorial Debut: Rom-com to Shoot at the World's Largest Folk Festival
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Simon Verhoeven's Netflix Directorial Debut: Rom-com to Shoot at the World's Largest Folk Festival
Director: Simon Verhoeven
Producers: Quirin Berg, Max Wiedemann & Kirstin Winkler
Production Company: Wiedemann & Berg Film
Berlin, 16 September 2026 - Director and screenwriter Simon Verhoeven is making his Netflix debut with a romantic comedy set amid the hustle and bustle of Oktoberfest-- or the Wiesn, as locals call it. At the heart of the story is a young Wiesn waitress.
Filming begins this week at Theresienwiese, with additional scenes shot at Studio Penzing near Munich.
Simon Verhoeven: "Even as a kid, I loved the madness and wild magic of the Wiesn, so I'm thrilled for the chance to tell a story about this singular place and its people. To me, Oktoberfest is a stage full of comedy and drama, where all kinds of people often meet each other more honestly than anywhere else -- and where you might have the most romantic kiss of your life while someone throws up two feet away. What's always fascinated me most are the Wiesn waiters and waitresses -- which is why one of them is at the center of our story."
Katja Hofem, VP Content DACH: "We're delighted about this production with one of Germany's most distinguished filmmakers. It's an ambitious undertaking -- from shooting on the Theresienwiese to rebuilding the festival tent at Studio Penzing in Bavaria, with around 4,000 extras involved."
The production is being handled by the renowned Wiedemann & Berg Film, led by producer Quirin Berg.
Quirin Berg, CEO of Leonine Studios: "For the whole world, Oktoberfest is a place of longing, charged with spectacular sights and emotions. For us Munchners, the Wiesn is a piece of home. I'm delighted that Simon found such a wonderful story here, and that we get to make this extraordinary film for Netflix and a broad audience."
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URL: About W&B Television
Wiedemann & Berg Film was founded in 2003 by Quirin Berg and Max Wiedemann, followed by the launch of W&B Television in 2010. Since 2020, Wiedemann & Berg has been part of LEONINE Studios, one of Germany's leading independent media companies. LEONINE Studios is part of the MEDIAWAN Group. To date, Wiedemann & Berg has produced more than 170 award-winning films and series, including the Oscar(R)-winning feature "The Lives of Others," the two-time Oscar(R)-nominated "Never Look Away," the first-ever German Netflix Original "Dark," the cult series "4 Blocks," "Der Pass" as one of the first Originals for Sky, and most recently the Top 10 thriller "Brick" and the erotic drama "Fall for Me" for Netflix. Current TV projects include the film "Back to the 90s" with the Elevator Boys for Prime Video, the historical true-crime series "Ludwig" for ARD, and the Beatles biopic "Hamburg Days" for AGC Television, ZDF, and the BBC. The acclaimed production company has received numerous honors, including the Academy Award(R), BAFTA, Golden Globe, Cesar, German Film Award, European Film Award, and many others. "My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and I" received the Green Motion Label from the Green Shooting working group, as well as the first-ever US "EMA Green Seal - Gold" awarded to a W&B production.
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About Simon Verhoeven
Simon Verhoeven was born in 1972 in Munich and studied directing at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Following his feature debut 100 Pro, he had his major breakthrough in 2009 with the comedy Mannerherzen, for which he received, among other honors, the Bavarian Film Award for Best Screenplay. With the social comedy Willkommen bei den Hartmanns, on which he also served as producer, Verhoeven created the highest-grossing German film of 2016. The film won the German Film Award, the Bambi, and the Bavarian Film Award, and was nominated for the European Film Award. With Nightlife, he once again delivered the highest-grossing German film of the year in 2020. He then directed and produced the documentary series FC Bayern - Behind the Legend. For his international biopic about Milli Vanilli, Girl You Know It's True, he received the Bavarian Film Award again in 2024, this time for Best Film. That same year brought another major box-office success with the social comedy Alter weiBer Mann. Most recently, Ach, diese Lucke, diese entsetzliche Lucke became a widely discussed cinema phenomenon, delighting audiences and critics alike. The film won multiple honors at the 2026 German Film Awards, including the Bronze Lola for Best Feature Film.
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About Netflix
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Newmark Arranges $41 Million Sale and Acquisition Financing for Miro at the Parc, a 164-Unit Multifamily Community in Henderson, Nevada
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges $41 Million Sale and Acquisition Financing for Miro at the Parc, a 164-Unit Multifamily Community in Henderson, Nevada
September 16, 2026
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $41 million sale and $24.74 million acquisition financing for Miro at the Parc, a 164-unit multifamily community located at 1651 American Pacific Drive in Henderson, Nevada.
Newmark Vice Chairman Jonathan Merhaut and
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NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges $41 Million Sale and Acquisition Financing for Miro at the Parc, a 164-Unit Multifamily Community in Henderson, Nevada
September 16, 2026
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $41 million sale and $24.74 million acquisition financing for Miro at the Parc, a 164-unit multifamily community located at 1651 American Pacific Drive in Henderson, Nevada.
Newmark Vice Chairman Jonathan Merhaut andExecutive Managing Director Curt Allsop arranged the sale on behalf of seller, Sares Regis Multifamily Investment Management. Newmark Vice Chairman Lee Redmond and Managing Director Alec Newman arranged the financing on behalf of buyer, Authentic Capital Group.
Located in the Henderson submarket of Las Vegas, Miro at the Parc benefits from an A+ submarket location, proximity to major employment centers and large floorplans. The community is situated within Green Valley, one of Las Vegas' most established residential corridors, where sustained population growth and limited housing inventory continue to support multifamily demand.
"We continue to have tremendous conviction in Las Vegas as an investment market, driven by strong in-migration, a diverse employment base and resilient renter demand," said Allsop. "Miro at the Parc stands out for its location within Green Valley, spacious floorplans and long-term upside. These attributes, combined with the property's quality and basis relative to replacement cost, generated significant interest from both investors and lenders."
Southern Nevada continues to attract institutional and private capital as investors seek exposure to markets characterized by favorable migration patterns, economic diversification and strong multifamily fundamentals, according to Newmark Research. Henderson, in particular, has emerged as a preferred destination for both residents and investors, benefiting from its high quality of life, expanding employment opportunities and access to the broader Las Vegas metropolitan area.
"The financing environment for quality multifamily assets remains competitive, particularly for well-located properties in high-growth markets," added Redmond. "This transaction reflects lenders' continued confidence in the Las Vegas market and the enduring appeal of strategically located multifamily investments."
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About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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Netflix: Creative Asia Returns to BIFF, Bringing Diverse Programming to Nurture Asia's Emerging Filmmakers for a Third Year
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Creative Asia Returns to BIFF, Bringing Diverse Programming to Nurture Asia's Emerging Filmmakers for a Third Year
16 September 2026
Netflix, in partnership with the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), is bringing Creative Asia back for a third consecutive year -- its biggest edition yet, with programming developed alongside BIFF, the Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet) and the Motion Picture Association (MPA).
Creative Asia is Netflix's flagship program dedicated to helping the region's
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LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Creative Asia Returns to BIFF, Bringing Diverse Programming to Nurture Asia's Emerging Filmmakers for a Third Year
16 September 2026
Netflix, in partnership with the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), is bringing Creative Asia back for a third consecutive year -- its biggest edition yet, with programming developed alongside BIFF, the Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet) and the Motion Picture Association (MPA).
Creative Asia is Netflix's flagship program dedicated to helping the region'snext generation of creators turn their ideas into stories for the screen. Taking place on October 10 at the Dongseo University Centum Campus, this year's programming is designed and diversified to meet the needs of emerging creators.
This year's programming includes masterclasses on cinematography, storytelling and film locations, alongside candid industry conversations on films of diverse budget sizes and AI's growing role in the creative process. Creative Asia will also host workshops for the first time, giving aspiring creators the chance to learn directly from Netflix content leads.
Details on each session are below:
Masterclasses
* Location and Storytelling. Choosing a filming location is not just about finding a backdrop -- local identity, cultural context, and atmosphere can all become powerful creative assets. Moderated by Professor James Bang of Busan Asian Film School, this session brings distinct perspectives from Lauren Cooper (Location Managers Guild International), Reiko Kunieda (producer of Perfect Days), and Sung Q Lee (Sr. Director, APAC Production at Netflix).
* Han Jun-hee's Notes: Making Unexpected Stories Resonate. Director Han Jun-hee (D.P. 1 & 2, Weak Hero Class 1 & 2, The Blue Road) has a gift for turning unexpected, even uncomfortable subjects into stories that capture the world's attention. Drawing on examples from his work, he'll unpack how he discovers a story's raw material and shapes it into something compelling, pushing through doubt to bring each project to life.
* Cinematography of Possible Love: Quiet, Yet Deeper. Cinematographer Kim Ji-yong shares how he and director Lee Chang-dong shaped the visual world of Possible Love. Kim will walk through the concrete choices behind that process -- from stripping away artificial light in favor of natural light, to the extensive preparation that went into it -- illustrated with clips from the film.
Industry Panels
* New Voices in Filmmaking: What's Ahead. Moderated by BIFF programmer Jeong Jihye, the panelists include new and emerging voices in Korea's filmmaking, Namkoong Sun (Love Untangled, Time to be Strong) and Wi Eun-kyoung and Son Gwang-min, co-directors of My Aunt (Grand Prize winner at Korea's 2026 Mise-en-scene Short Film Festival). Together, this panel will explore the joys and challenges of directing small- to medium-budget films and why these still matter.
* AI in Filmmaking: New Tools, New Possibilities. Netflix and the MPA will co-host a panel exploring how AI is being adopted in filmmaking across APAC. Together, the panel will share firsthand experiences using AI across different corners of the industry, how they envision the way forward, and the essential role of human-first creativity. Moderated by film critic Youn Sung-eun, the panel brings together Sung Q Lee (Sr. Director, APAC Production at Netflix), Kimball Thurston (CTO at WETA FX) and Director Kang Yun-sung (Run to the West, The Outlaws).
Workshops
* The Art and Archetypes of Cinematic Storytelling. Led by Christopher Mack (Director, Content Acquisition at Netflix), this workshop for writers of all levels breaks down what makes a pilot compelling and the structural choices that keep audiences watching. Chris will unpack the archetypes that underpin great stories today, along with tips and tools to make the writing process more playful and rewarding.
* Understanding the Buyer's Perspective. Led by Keo Lee (Director, Creative Strategy at Netflix), this workshop pulls back the curtain on how the other side of the table thinks: what motivates greenlight decisions, how a show gets chosen for financing, and what kind of script or story stays in the imagination long after the pitch ends.
Building on two years of programming with BIFF and, last year, Indonesia's JAFF, Creative Asia continues Netflix's commitment to nurturing new talent and strengthening ties with creative communities across the region, in partnership with some of Asia-Pacific's most influential film festivals.
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Original text here: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/creative-asia-biff-2026
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Gartner Identifies the Top Four AI Trends Transforming Warehousing for Supply Chain Leaders
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Identifies the Top Four AI Trends Transforming Warehousing for Supply Chain Leaders
STAMFORD, Conn., September 16, 2026
Research Highlights Inflection Point for Warehouse Digital Transformation
Four globally disruptive AI trends are set to transform warehousing, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Gartner analysts said warehousing has reached an inflection point for AI implementation, driven by three converging
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STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Identifies the Top Four AI Trends Transforming Warehousing for Supply Chain Leaders
STAMFORD, Conn., September 16, 2026
Research Highlights Inflection Point for Warehouse Digital Transformation
Four globally disruptive AI trends are set to transform warehousing, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Gartner analysts said warehousing has reached an inflection point for AI implementation, driven by three convergingforces: labor constraints making automation non-negotiable, capital models shifting to lower-risk entry points, and AI and autonomy technologies reaching operational maturity.
Gartner's research identified four AI trends that each align to a distinct dimension of AI maturity and application (see Figure 1). Future success will depend on balancing two dimensions of AI -- "action orientation" and "intelligence sophistication" -- across the four core categories. The four AI trends include:
* Enhanced Optimization-Oriented Traditional AI
* Operational-Driven Generative AI
* Suggestive and Semiautonomous Agents
* Physical AI Agents
"These four AI trends are interconnected and reflect the evolution of a more intelligent, adaptive and resilient warehouse environment," said Federica Stufano, Senior Principal Analyst in Gartner's Supply Chain practice. "As labor pressures persist and AI technologies mature, organizations are moving beyond experimentation toward operational deployment. Their success will depend on building trust through transparent AI decision making, enabling effective collaboration between workers and intelligent systems, and applying these technologies in ways that address specific operational challenges."
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Figure 1: The Four AI Warehousing Categories - Action Orientation vs. Intelligence
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Trend 1: Enhanced Optimization-Oriented Traditional AI
Enhanced optimization-oriented traditional AI is advancing beyond rule-based and statistical models by leveraging richer real-time data and more sophisticated algorithms. Modern demand forecasting, labor planning, route optimization and inventory management applications continuously adapt to changing warehouse conditions, improving cost savings, resource utilization and return on investment while maintaining the transparency and repeatability that have made traditional AI effective in warehouse environments.
Trend 2: Operational-Driven Generative AI
Operational-driven generative AI uses advanced machine learning models to synthesize actionable content, plans and operational insights from unstructured and semi-structured data. These capabilities enable the generation of dynamic standard operating procedures, work instructions, exception-handling protocols and decision support tools that can be embedded directly into warehouse operations, improving agility and supporting faster decision making.
Trend 3: Suggestive and Semiautonomous Agents
Suggestive and semiautonomous agents bridge the gap between manual operations and full autonomy by analyzing data and recommending or partially executing multistep workflows while maintaining human oversight. These agents help improve task assignments, exception handling, resource allocation and operational responsiveness, allowing warehouse organizations to increase productivity while keeping operators involved in critical decisions.
Trend 4: Physical AI Agents
Physical AI agents combine AI, robotics and advanced sensor technologies to automate manual warehouse activities. These systems can perform tasks such as picking, packing, sorting and material handling, with high levels of precision and consistency, increasing throughput, enhancing workplace safety and helping organizations address ongoing labor challenges while scaling operations more effectively.
"Supply chain leaders should take a pragmatic approach to AI in warehousing by tackling proven use cases, such as labor forecasting and slotting, and expanding into generative AI and agents where it can improve decision-making and workforce productivity," said Stufano. "Maintaining human oversight while continuously evaluating new use cases will be critical to realizing AI's full potential across the supply chain."
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Additional Insights Available
Gartner clients can read more in: The Top 4 AI Trends Transforming Warehousing. Nonclients can learn more in: CSCO Roadmap for Building a Supply Chain AI Foundation.
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Gartner is the World Authority on AI
Gartner is an indispensable partner to C-Level executives and technology providers as they implement AI strategies to achieve their mission-critical priorities. The independence and objectivity of Gartner insights provide clients with the confidence to make informed decisions and unlock the full potential of AI. Clients across the C-Level are using Gartner's proprietary AskGartner AI tool to determine how to leverage AI in their business. With more than 2,500 business and technology experts, 6,000 written insights, as well as more than 4,000 AI use cases and case studies, Gartner is the world authority on AI. More information can be found here.
About the Gartner Supply Chain Practice
The Gartner Supply Chain Practice provides actionable, objective insights for supply chain leaders and their teams, so they can respond to disruption and innovate for the future through leading-edge supply chain management practices.
Additional information is available at https://www.gartner.com/en/supply-chain. Follow news and updates from the Gartner Supply Chain Practice on LinkedIn and X using #GartnerSC. Visit the Gartner Supply Chain Newsroom for more information and insights.
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Dentons Advises a Syndicate of Banks on The Islamic Development Bank's Issuance of US$1.5 Billion Sukuk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises a syndicate of banks on The Islamic Development Bank's issuance of US$1.5 billion sukuk
September 16, 2026
London/Dubai--Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has advised a syndicate of banks (Bank of China, Barclays Bank PLC, BMO Capital Markets, China International Capital Corporation, Goldman Sachs International, HSBC, ICBC, KFH Capital, NATIXIS and Societe Generale), as joint lead managers on The Islamic Development Bank's (IsDB) issuance of US$1.5 billion fixed rate trust certificates
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises a syndicate of banks on The Islamic Development Bank's issuance of US$1.5 billion sukuk
September 16, 2026
London/Dubai--Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has advised a syndicate of banks (Bank of China, Barclays Bank PLC, BMO Capital Markets, China International Capital Corporation, Goldman Sachs International, HSBC, ICBC, KFH Capital, NATIXIS and Societe Generale), as joint lead managers on The Islamic Development Bank's (IsDB) issuance of US$1.5 billion fixed rate trust certificatesdue 2031 under its US$25 billion trust certificate issuance programme. The transaction was successfully completed on 10 September 2026.
The five-year issuance, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA by Moody's, S&P and Fitch, attracted strong investor demand, with the orderbook exceeding US$2.75 billion - surpassing IsDB's previous record orderbook of US$2.65 billion achieved in May 2026. Final allocations were well diversified across the Middle East and Africa (39%), UK and Europe (36%), Asia (13%) and Offshore US (12%), reflecting IsDB's deep international investor base and continued access to the international sukuk market.
The trust certificates were listed on the International Securities Market of the London Stock Exchange, Euronext Dublin and NASDAQ Dubai. IsDB will deploy the proceeds towards project financing across its eligible Member Countries in line with its Strategic Framework, supporting sustainable socio-economic growth.
The transaction demonstrates IsDB's credit strength and established investor relationships, enabling it to achieve its funding objectives against a backdrop of continued geopolitical volatility.
Dentons also acted on IsDB's US$1 billion sukuk issuance in May 2026, its Euros500 million green sukuk issuance in October 2025 and the September 2025 update of IsDB's US$25 billion trust certificate issuance programme.
The Dentons team was led by partners Victoria Wyer, Peter Cullen and Matthew Sapte with assistance from associate Kellie Diggin.
The transaction reflects Dentons' continued investment in its Middle East debt capital markets and structured finance capabilities, including the recent expansion of its Dubai-based practice with partners Victoria Wyer and Peter Cullen, further strengthening the firm's regional offering across conventional and Islamic finance.
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BAE Systems Receives $16 Million to Qualify RH45 Technology for Radiation-hardened Space Missions
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release:
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BAE Systems receives $16 million to qualify RH45(R) technology for radiation-hardened space missions
16 September 2026
Advanced RH45 ASIC Storefront delivers custom development solution - enhancing reliability and resilience for natural and strategic radiation environments
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BAE Systems has received $16 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding via the Department of War's (DOW) Warfighting Investments, Resourcing, and Execution directorate to demonstrate and qualify its radiation-hardened 45 nanometer
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release:
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BAE Systems receives $16 million to qualify RH45(R) technology for radiation-hardened space missions
16 September 2026
Advanced RH45 ASIC Storefront delivers custom development solution - enhancing reliability and resilience for natural and strategic radiation environments
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BAE Systems has received $16 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding via the Department of War's (DOW) Warfighting Investments, Resourcing, and Execution directorate to demonstrate and qualify its radiation-hardened 45 nanometer(nm) technology.
For more than a decade, RH45(R) technology has enabled space customers to develop their own solutions with a library of advanced capabilities and proven application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design and manufacturing methods. With manufacturing now on GlobalFoundries' proven 45nm silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology through the firm's facility in Malta, New York, this contract reestablishes the RH45 ASIC Storefront. It strengthens the domestic supply chain for state-of-the-art radiation-hardened microelectronics, enabling missions that depend on cost-effective, high-performance capabilities.
The RH45 ASIC Storefront is a high-reliability, radiation-hardened platform offering a suite of qualified building blocks compatible with industry-standard design tools that allow customers to develop their own integrated circuit designs. Based on commercial 45nm technology, these building blocks provide critical functions needed for space operations. RH45 chips can withstand the harsh space environment with better power and performance than prior generations of transistor electronics. Used in the most demanding environments, these chips enable military, civil, and commercial customers to carry out planetary exploration, communications, national security, surveillance, and weather operations. These chips also play a key role in strategic radiation-hardened missions for defense applications.
"Design flexibility is important when it comes to supporting space missions," said Joe Dziezynski, Space Systems product line director at BAE Systems. "Our RH45 ASIC library is a unique and trusted capability that allows our customers to target specific functions while meeting radiation-hardened requirements. These integrated circuits are the heart of computers whose advanced processing powering cannot fail when carrying out critical objectives in the challenging space environment."
"This investment builds upon our longstanding partnership with BAE Systems, a valued customer of our differentiated SOI technology," said Ezra Hall, senior director of Aerospace and Defense Business Line at GlobalFoundries. "It reaffirms our commitment to providing continuity of supply for critical defense applications and to supporting BAE Systems with secure, U.S.-manufactured semiconductor solutions. Together, we are accelerating the development of next-generation technologies that meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security - including in challenging space environments for critical space missions."
RH45 technology is being integrated into single-board computers (SBCs) that will be available to space agencies and spacecraft manufacturers, including BAE Systems' Endura(TM) SBC. Endura will provide powerful processor cores, hardware accelerated input/output, and advanced security features to deliver exponential improvements in size, speed, and power efficiency. As a platform-agnostic supplier, BAE Systems develops and produces high-reliability space electronics, from standard components and SBCs to complete system payloads.
Work on the RH45 ASIC is performed by BAE Systems' Space Systems group in Manassas, Virginia. This facility is a U.S. Department of War Category 1A Microelectronics Trusted Source, covering design, aggregation, broker, packaging and assembly, and test services.
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