As manual data processes persist in manufacturing, industry experts warn that reliance on spreadsheets hampers scalability and introduces risks. By 2026, automation and integrated platforms are set to redefine channel and supply-chain operations, boosting accuracy, compliance, and partner trust. By 2026, manufacturers seeking to scale…
Security tensions in Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan are disrupting major regional trade and energy projects, risking delays and a shift towards alternative routes, with implications for Central Asia’s economic diversification strategies. Military confrontations in and around Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan are placing at risk a…
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As regulatory pressures and complex supply chains intensify, companies are shifting towards disciplined systems that integrate centralised records, automation, and real-time risk monitoring to streamline vendor oversight and bolster operational resilience. In an era of sprawling supply chains, contingent labour and rising regulatory scrutiny, organisations are treating vendors less as…
New research reveals that only 10% of companies have operational AI in their supply chains, with progress hampered by data gaps, siloed information, and governance issues, highlighting the need for improved data architecture and partner integration. AI is still largely confined to experiments in supply…
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Project44’s new AI Freight Procurement Agent aims to revolutionise freight sourcing through continuous, data-led decision making, promising significant cost savings and efficiency gains within its Intelligent Transportation Management System. Project44 has introduced an AI-driven freight procurement capability inside its Intelligent Transportation Management System that it says will shift sourcing from…
A landmark demonstration sees an autonomous AI agent complete a live transaction on Santander’s production rails, signalling a new era in agent-initiated payments with enhanced control and security measures. On 2 March 2026 Banco Santander and Mastercard demonstrated a milestone in payments technology when an…
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View AllAs companies grow, traditional paperwork methods falter. Modern contract-management platforms offer centralised storage, automation, and analytics to streamline operations, enhance compliance, and drive strategic decision-making, turning managing contracts from a challenge into a competitive advantage. As companies expand, the modest paperwork practices that sufficed in early stages quickly buckle under…
Rising organised theft is transforming supply chain risk management, with industry turning to visual documentation and smarter packaging to safeguard high-value goods amidst increasing criminal sophistication. Supply chains are under sustained assault from organised thieves and opportunistic pilferers, and the consequences are no longer confined…
