Risk Ledger : Supply Chain Cyber Risk Reaches Critical Point as Businesses Struggle to Map Supplier Exposure
New research from Risk Ledger reveals that 82% of UK organisations experienced a supply chain cyber incident in the past year, while most businesses still require nearly two days to understand their supplier exposure during an attack—highlighting growing concerns around supply chain visibility, resilience and third-party risk management.
GEP : Stockpiling Reaches Three-Year High as Manufacturers Brace for Supply Chain Disruption
New data from the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index shows manufacturers across North America, Europe and Asia are accelerating inventory build-ups and front-loading purchases as concerns over inflation, shortages and supply chain disruption intensify, raising questions about supply chain resilience in the second half of 2026.
Ivalua Launches AI Procurement Masterclass as Organisations Move from Pilot Projects to Enterprise Deployment
Ivalua has launched an AI in Procurement Masterclass aimed at helping procurement leaders move beyond experimentation and build practical frameworks for deploying agentic AI across sourcing, supplier management and spend operations.
Amazon Expands European Fulfilment Network with €10bn Investment and New Robotics Strategy
Amazon has announced a series of investments aimed at modernising its European fulfilment network, expanding rapid delivery services, and developing workforce skills, including a €10 billion commitment to robotics and fulfilment infrastructure.
Beroe and Kearney Launch MAX AI-Powered Decision Engine to Make Procurement ‘Continuously Competitive’
Beroe and Kearney have launched Beroe MAX powered by Kearney, an AI-native decision engine designed to help procurement organisations continuously monitor market conditions and respond to changes across cost, risk and ESG performance.
FedEx Freight Begins Trading as Independent LTL Carrier Following Spin-Off
FedEx Freight has completed its spin-off from FedEx Corporation, establishing itself as an independent publicly traded company focused exclusively on the North American less-than-truckload (LTL) market.
Coupa and MIT Data Science Lab Launch Business Spend Index
Coupa has launched the Coupa + MIT Data Science Lab Business Spend Index (BSI) Report, introducing what the company describes as a new economic indicator designed to provide procurement and business leaders with forward-looking visibility into spending trends.
Kinaxis Launches ‘Forward Deployed Engineering’ to Accelerate AI Adoption in Supply Chain Operations
Kinaxis has introduced Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE), a new engineering-led engagement model designed to help enterprises operationalise AI and translate supply chain decisions into measurable business outcomes.
Vertice Acquires Vendr to Expand Procurement Intelligence and AI Negotiation Capabilities
Vertice has acquired software pricing specialist Vendr in a move designed to expand its procurement intelligence capabilities and strengthen its position in AI-powered procurement.