Gap expands AI use in supply chain to enhance product traceability and supplier oversight
Gap Inc. is deepening its use of artificial intelligence in the supply chain through a partnership with Inspectorio aimed at improving product traceability, data collection and operational control, according to the companies and a press release issued on 9 April. The retailer is using Inspectorio’s…
Procurement in 2026 is being reshaped by automation, analytics and artificial intelligence, and the pressure on businesses is clear: they want quicker approvals, tighter cost control and better supplier oversight. Traditional systems, built for a slower era, often struggle to keep pace. That is why…
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Loughborough University has entered into a new collaboration with the Ministry of Defence aimed at improving the resilience of the UK’s defence supply chains, as the sector confronts mounting pressure from geopolitical instability, shifting technology and the need for faster, more reliable logistics. The partnership will draw on the UK…
What truly distinguishes reliable China sourcing partners amid rising claims of dependability
The word “reliable” is used so often in China sourcing that it has become almost meaningless. Agents, traders and platforms all say it, but the label alone proves very little. What separates a genuinely dependable sourcing partner from one that simply sounds persuasive is not…
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The food and beverage industry is under growing pressure to cut the environmental cost of the raw materials it buys, as soil loss, water stress and climate volatility increasingly threaten crop yields and supply stability. The World Economic Forum has said land degradation and drought are already costing the…
Embraer has used its 2026 Suppliers Conference to single out its best suppliers of the year across ten categories, putting the spotlight on the partners it says helped support efficiency and execution across a global network that stretches through more than 60 countries. The Brazilian…
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View AllRio Tinto has deepened its push into artificial intelligence with a two-year memorandum of understanding with AI Singapore, a move that aims to tackle supply-chain bottlenecks and build local digital expertise in the process. The agreement, facilitated by Enterprise Singapore, will see the mining group and the national AI programme…
HAYLEY DEXIS shifts onsite solutions approach to enhance manufacturing resilience amid supply chain pressures
HAYLEY DEXIS is positioning its Onsite Solutions offer as a way for manufacturers to do more than simply outsource stores management. The company says the model can help industrial businesses cope with persistent pressure on downtime, supply chains, labour availability and cost control by embedding…

