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.
Aldi Launches Operations at £500m UK Distribution Centre to Boost Supply Chain Performance
Aldi has begun initial operations at its new Distribution Centre in Bardon, Leicestershire, following a £500 million investment in what the retailer describes as the UK’s largest supermarket warehouse.
Americold Expands European Retail Cold Chain Operations Through Jerónimo Martins Partnership
New multi-year agreement strengthens Americold’s position in European food retail logistics, adding high-volume frozen fulfilment operations serving 300 stores across Portugal.
EUROGATE Technical Services and Ultimo Partnership Strengthens Container Terminal Reliability
Digital asset management rollout supports maintenance efficiency, operational uptime and future-ready terminal operations