“Ivalua has built a truly unified source-to-pay platform”: Q&A with Ian Thompson, VP Northern Europe, Ivalua
We speak with Ian Thompson, VP Northern Europe at Ivalua, about the growing risks of supplier concentration, the importance of end-to-end visibility, and how AI-driven insights are helping organisations build more agile and resilient supply chains in an increasingly volatile global environment.
Pepco and DHL Scale Supply Strength
Pepco and DHL Supply Chain are expanding their European logistics partnership to enhance distribution resilience, improve operational efficiency, and support reliable product availability across Pepco’s growing retail network.
Nucleus Mining Logistics : Cargo at the Core
Nucleus Mining Logistics is on a mission to transform African mine supply chains by providing precise, end-to-end cargo solutions. Claire Clark, CCO, reflects on the group’s ability to provide stability and its continued focus on controlled growth.
Inverto : Redefining Resilient Procurement
In light of Inverto’s Procurement Trends 2026 report, Matthew Rose, UK Managing Director, shares how businesses are strengthening resilience, unlocking innovation, and harnessing artificial intelligence to protect margins and drive growth.
Quadient : Smarter Returns, Stronger Networks
We sit down with Quadient’s Lee Graham, Sales Director – Parcel Pending Locker Solutions, and Zach Teasdale, Head of Strategic Partnerships – Parcel Locker Open Networks, to discuss how smart locker networks are streamlining returns, improving security, and unlocking new commercial opportunities.
Sysco and Jetro Restaurant Depot Unite to Redefine Foodservice Distribution
Sysco has announced a landmark agreement to acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot in a deal valued at approximately USD$29.1 billion, marking a significant strategic expansion into the fast-growing cash and carry segment.
Powering Physical AI at Scale: Wiliot Partners with Databricks
Wiliot and Databricks unite to transform physical-world data into real-time intelligence, helping enterprises enhance visibility, streamline operations, and accelerate AI-driven supply chain innovation.
Digital Catapult Invests £500,000 in Exabler Following BAE Systems and Leonardo UK Partnership
Digital Catapult has invested £500,000 in Exabler to scale the London-based startup’s AI-driven trade optimisation platform, strengthening UK supply chain resilience. This follows Exabler’s participation in Digital Catapult’s Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub, where it partnered with BAE Systems and Leonardo UK to develop a solution for the defence and security sector.
Wiliot: Enabling Real-Time Intelligence in AI-Driven Supply Chains
We speak with Amir Khoshniyati, Vice President at Wiliot, about the power of artificial intelligence when it comes to transforming supply chain visibility, enabling real-time decision-making, and bridging the gap between digital systems and the physical movement of goods.