“Effective tail spend management is an ongoing discipline,” says Arnaud Malardé, Director at Ivalua
One of the biggest opportunities to improve resilience and unlock savings continues to fly under the radar: tail spend. Arnaud Malardé, Director at Ivalua, explains why.
DP World Launches EcoRoute to Build Lower-Emission Supply Chains
DP World has launched EcoRoute, combining network optimisation, lower-carbon transport, and emissions reporting to help businesses improve supply chain performance
Evri Group Surpasses One Billion Annual Parcel Milestone Following Record Growth Year
Evri Group has announced that it is now delivering more than one billion parcels annually after reporting a record financial year. The company said parcel volumes increased by 17 per cent during FY25/26, supported by an £80 million investment programme focused on operations, customer service and its delivery network.
Risk Ledger Secures £24 million Series B Funding to Expand Supply Chain Security Platform
Risk Ledger has raised £24 million in Series B funding to expand its supply chain security network, develop new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and support its entry into the US market.
Céline Vuillequez, Amazon Business Europe talks to Supply Chain Outlook
Recorded live from the Amazon Business Exchange at London's QEII Centre, Neil Perry sits down with Celine Vuillequez, Amazon Business, to explore the trends redefining procurement and supply chain strategy.
Kinaxis Chosen to Strengthen MANE’s Global Growth Plans
To support MANE’s international planning capabilities and continued transformation, Kinaxis has been selected to provide a digital foundation to enable its growth.
GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index : Manufacturers Build Buffer Inventories as Supply Chain Disruption Persists
Manufacturers continued to increase safety stock in June as shortages of critical inputs and rising order backlogs kept global supply chains under pressure, according to the latest GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index.
Zip Expands New York Presence with New Hub as Enterprise Procurement Demand Grows
AI procurement platform Zip has opened a New York City hub and plans to double its local workforce as enterprise demand for AI-driven procurement technology continues to grow. The expansion strengthens the company's East Coast presence ahead of its flagship procurement and finance conference, Zip Forward.
Jabil Acquires Rebound Electronics to Expand Strategic Distribution and Supply Chain Capabilities
Jabil has acquired Rebound Electronics, bringing together global manufacturing expertise and electronic component distribution capabilities in a move designed to support customers with enhanced sourcing solutions.
DP World Survey : Chinese Businesses are Increasing Supply Chain Resilience, AI, and Market Diversification
Chinese supply chain leaders are increasing supplier diversification, investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and expanding into new markets as they respond to a changing global trade environment, according to new research from DP World's Global Trade Observatory.
Oracle Launches New Fusion Agentic Applications to Boost Supply Chain Performance
Oracle has released new Fusion Agentic Applications as part of the latest updates to Oracle Cloud SCM. The cutting-edge features will increase inventory visibility, reduce supplier and operational impact, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
“Delivering for Today While Preparing for a Resilient Tomorrow” : Raj Subramaniam, FedEx CEO, on Corporate Responsibility Report
FedEx President and CEO Raj Subramaniam reflects on the new level of innovation required to meet the challenges of tomorrow in the company 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report.
