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DEMATIC PARTNERS WITH EREN PERAKENDE TO AUTOMATE NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTRE IN TÜRKIYE

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1 year ago

April 9, 2025

ISTANBUL, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dematic, a global leader in supply chain automation, has announced a new partnership with Eren Perakende to automate its new distribution centre in Istanbul, Türkiye. The collaboration marks a significant step in Eren Perakende’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and meeting growing market demands with advanced automation technology.

For over 55 years, Eren Perakende has been bringing world-renowned brands to customers in Türkiye. In 1990, the company partnered with Devanlay to launch the licensed production and distribution of Lacoste. Since then, it has been the distributor of global brands such as Burberry, Gant, Nautica, Converse, Intersport, and The Kooples. Expanding its online sales network with a multichannel strategy, the company also owns brands like House of SuperStep, SuperKids, Fashfed, and United4. Today, Eren Perakende continues to grow with an experience-driven approach, operating in 25 countries with over 8,000 employees, more than 600 stores, and 17 digital channels. Its new distribution centre will feature an innovative automated solution from Dematic that will boost productivity, enhance accuracy, and optimise overall supply chain efficiency.

“As our business continues to grow, investing in automation is a key step in ensuring we can keep pace with rising demand,” says Osman Şentürk, the CEO of Eren Perakende. “Eren Perakende is a company nearing $2 billion in revenue, and with this investment, we are delivering a full omnichannel experience to our customers. Partnering with Dematic allows us to implement a pioneering solution that not only enhances efficiency and accuracy in our distribution operations but also strengthens our ability to serve customers more effectively. This project is an important milestone in our journey toward a smarter, more agile supply chain. We aim to increase our digital sales share from 25% to 35%, and we already provide next-day and same-day delivery options to ensure maximum customer convenience.”

Driving efficiency through automation

Eren Perakende’s decision to invest in automation was driven by the need to optimise fulfilment processes due to increasing challenges in labour availability and rising operational costs. The fully automated system will be powered by advanced warehouse control software from Dematic, seamlessly integrating with Eren Perakende’s existing SAP system for real-time inventory tracking, order processing, and fulfilment management.

“We are excited to partner with Eren Perakende to implement an innovative automation solution that will transform their distribution operations,” says Mithun Perinchery, Head of Sales – Middle East, Africa and Türkiye at Dematic. “This partnership is all about combining smart design with high-quality technology to create a system that delivers real efficiency gains. With our latest goods-to-person (GTP) picking stations and Dematic Multishuttle® technology, Eren Perakende will be able to speed up order fulfilment, reduce reliance on manual processes, and keep pace with growing demand.”

The GTP solution for Eren Perakende features a Dematic Multishuttle system, which provides high-density, high-throughput storage and rapid order retrieval. The system automatically supplies items to GTP picking stations, which maximises order speed and accuracy and reduces reliance on manual labour. Additionally, an integrated conveyor network streamlines processes from inbound storage through to order fulfilment and dispatch, ensuring seamless material flow.

“The Dematic Multishuttle is setting up Eren Perakende for faster, more accurate order fulfilment while making the most of its warehouse space. The system’s flexibility and modularity will allow it to grow as Eren Perakende grows, handling up to 4,000 load movements per hour with ease. It’s all about keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently,” adds Perinchery.

Collaboration with local partners

To ensure a smooth transition, Dematic will provide on-site support from trained technicians and engineers during the start-up phase, assisting with system optimisation and throughput performance. This period will also allow for hands-on training of Eren Perakende operations, supervisory, and support staff, ensuring they are fully equipped to maximise the benefits of the new automation solution.

Dematic is collaborating with its trusted local partner, ILA Otomasyon Yazılım A.Ş, to ensure seamless implementation and ongoing service support within Türkiye. Additionally, leading supply chain and logistics engineering consultancy company, SDZ GmbH, has played a crucial role as the planning consultant on behalf of Eren Perakende, contributing to the design and integration of the new automation system. SDZ Türkiye Team will support Eren Perakende project team during realisation and go-live phase with their global expertise.

“This investment underscores our commitment to innovation and operational excellence,” says Yunus Emre Koç, CLO of Eren Perakende. “This project is a true collaboration, and we’re excited to be working with Dematic, ILA, and SDZ to bring this advanced solution to our distribution operations. This marks an important step in building a smarter, more agile supply chain for the future.”

The automation project is currently in its early stages, with implementation set to commence in June 2025.

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Yon Raz-Fridman Joins Intrinsic Labs as Co-Founder and Partner

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9 minutes ago

April 30, 2026

Most AI companies are selling software. Intrinsic is deploying AI workers into the core operations of mid-market companies – and just brought in a serial tech entrepreneur to help the firm scale across the Heartland.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Intrinsic Labs today announced that Yon Raz-Fridman has joined the firm as a Co-Founder and Partner.

Raz-Fridman has spent nearly two decades building across software, hardware, and platform businesses. Early in his career, he served as Chief of Staff to the President of Keter Group, a $1 billion-plus global consumer products manufacturer. He went on to co-found Kano, the award-winning educational computing company, and later founded Supersocial, the immersive gaming studio acquired by Super League Enterprises in 2025. He is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Technology Convergence Council.

He joins Intrinsic at a moment when mid-market companies are moving from AI experimentation to deployment. Intrinsic works with operators in logistics, construction, insurance, manufacturing, and industrial markets to deploy AI workers into the workflows that run the business – increasing throughput, reducing manual work, and expanding capacity without adding headcount.

The firm has built its reputation on practical deployments tied to real operating metrics. In one engagement with a national real estate brokerage, Intrinsic’s AI Accounting Agents reached 97% invoice coding accuracy, automated 90% of the AP workflow, and fully removed FTEs from the review flow.

“Yon understands what it takes to build and scale in the real world,” said Jon Slemp, Managing Partner at Intrinsic Labs. “Our clients aren’t buying flashy agents, they’re buying outcomes and reliable labor. They need agentic systems that take work off their teams, perform reliably, and produce measurable gains in throughput and capacity. That’s what we build.”

As Co-Founder, Raz-Fridman will oversee Intrinsic’s expansion – designing the channel relationships, institutional partnerships, and market positioning that take the firm from a proven Ohio model to the defining AI workforce platform for America’s industrial middle market.

“The companies that win over the next decade will be the ones that figure out how to staff AI into their operations and manage it like a workforce. Intrinsic is doing that work now, inside real businesses, tied to real outputs. The Heartland is exactly the right place to prove this model, and Intrinsic is exactly the right team to do it.” — Yon Raz-Fridman

About Intrinsic Labs LLC
Intrinsic Labs helps mid-market companies deploy AI workers into the workflows that run their business. The firm focuses on logistics, construction, insurance, manufacturing, and industrial markets, where manual work, fragmented systems, and labor constraints create clear opportunities for leverage. Intrinsic works with clients to put AI workers into production, tie them to operating KPIs, and help teams scale output without scaling headcount. https://www.intrinsic-labs.ai/

About Team Yon LLC
Team Yon LLC is a management company founded by Yon Raz-Fridman that incubates new ventures, provides executive leadership, and makes strategic investments at the intersection of emerging technology and human advancement. Through Team Yon LLC, Raz-Fridman partners with founders and operators across healthcare, AI, and frontier technology – including his role as co-founder and Partner at Intrinsic Labs. https://teamyon.org

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Wipfli to complete CompliancePoint transaction and add associates, expanding capabilities

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April 30, 2026

MILWAUKEE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wipfli, a top 25 national advisory and accounting firm, announced today it has entered into an agreement with CompliancePoint Inc., a provider of risk management services focused on information security, data privacy and regulatory compliance. 2 partners and 52 associates will join the firm as a result of the transaction.

Based in Duluth, Georgia, CompliancePoint brings specialization across cybersecurity, privacy and compliance, serving clients across a wide variety of industries. The addition strengthens Wipfli’s risk management offerings and expands its ability to help organizations navigate regulatory scrutiny, evolving cybersecurity threats and complex data protection requirements.

“Organizations today are under more pressure than ever to protect sensitive information and operate responsibly in an evolving regulatory environment,” said Kurt Gresens, CEO at Wipfli Advisory, LLC. “The team at CompliancePoint brings specialized experience and a strong, people-first approach that enhances how we support clients navigating today’s risk landscape.”

CompliancePoint has built its reputation on helping organizations manage risk across the full data lifecycle, with a holistic approach that recognizes how privacy, security and compliance intersect. The combined professional teams from CompliancePoint and Wipfli will deliver expanded, integrated advisory solutions designed to help clients proactively manage risk while supporting long-term growth and operational resilience.

“Wipfli shares our commitment to practical, client-focused solutions and long-term relationships,” said Greg Sparrow, CompliancePoint president. “Together, we’re expanding the resources available to our clients while continuing to deliver the specialized experience and trusted relationships they rely on.”

The addition of the CompliancePoint team also supports Wipfli’s continued investment in talent and innovation. CompliancePoint associates will join a national firm that emphasizes collaboration, professional development and meaningful client impact, while maintaining the specialized focus that has defined their work.

The transaction is expected to become effective on May 1st, 2026

About Wipfli

Wipfli is a leading national advisory and accounting firm with nearly 100 years of experience serving ambitious middle-market organizations. We understand our clients’ unique challenges and help them succeed on their terms through assurance, tax, advisory, outsourcing and technology services. With 3,000+ associates and global alliances, we combine national capabilities with local relationships. Wipfli operates under an alternative practice structure: Wipfli LLP, a licensed CPA firm, provides attest services, while Wipfli Advisory LLC, a non-CPA firm, delivers business advisory and non-attest services. Learn more at wipfli.com or contact Alicia O’Connell at alicia.oconnell@wipfli.com.

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Ginkgo Bioworks Announces Date of First Quarter 2026 Results Presentation

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April 30, 2026

Presentation and Q&A session scheduled for post-market on Thursday, May 7, 2026

BOSTON, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNA, “Ginkgo”) today announced that it plans to host a presentation and Q&A session reviewing business performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET.

The presentation details and webcast link will be available on Ginkgo’s investor relations website at https://investors.ginkgobioworks.com, and a replay will be made available.

To ask a question ahead of the presentation, please submit them to @Ginkgo on X (hashtag #GinkgoResults) or by sending an e-mail to investors@ginkgobioworks.com.

About Ginkgo Bioworks
Ginkgo Bioworks builds the tools that make biology easier to engineer for everyone. The company offers autonomous laboratories that replace manual laboratory work with robotics in the lab, greatly improving the productivity of scientists. Ginkgo’s in-house autonomous lab is also available as a “cloud lab” through our Datapoints and Solutions contract research services. For more information, visit ginkgobioworks.com and ginkgobiosecurity.com, read our blog, or follow us on social media channels such as X (@Ginkgo and @Ginkgo_Biosec), Instagram (@GinkgoBioworks), Threads (@GinkgoBioworks), or LinkedIn.

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investors@ginkgobioworks.com

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