Proctur’s approach highlights growing role of specialist support in Indian government IT tenders
With over 200 government contract wins and a 98% on-time delivery record, Proctur exemplifies how specialist tender services can navigate India’s complex procurement landscape, offering IT vendors a pathway to steady revenue and civic impact. Government IT tendering is increasingly portrayed as a route to…
Ford's potential deal with BYD signals shift towards hybrid focus amid geopolitical concerns
Ford is reportedly in negotiations with China’s BYD to source batteries for hybrids, marking a strategic pivot away from pure electric vehicles and highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions in supply chains. Ford is in talks with China’s BYD about buying batteries for some hybrid vehicles, a…
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Managed service providers in Australia are increasingly deploying hyperautomation – merging RPA, machine learning and AI – to enhance device management, close skills gaps, and monetise compliance and security services amid rising demand and industry shifts. Australia’s managed service providers (MSPs) are increasingly turning to hyperautomation , the combination of…
Generative AI accelerates and refines the B2B procurement process but the RFP persists as a roadblock
As generative AI transforms early-stage vendor discovery and shortlisting, the traditional RFP remains essential for strategic purchases, emphasising the enduring need for evidence, transparency, and disciplined decision-making in high-stakes procurement. In boardrooms and procurement war rooms the B2B buying journey is being rewritten. Generative AI…
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Accenture’s purchase of Faculty signals a strategic shift in AI talent acquisition and capability building
Accenture’s acquisition of London-based AI firm Faculty underscores the growing trend of corporations securing specialised AI talent through strategic buyouts, highlighting evolving hiring strategies in the race for machine-learning expertise. Accenture’s agreement to buy London-based AI specialist Faculty underscores how the scramble for machine‑learning talent is reshaping corporate hiring strategies…
AI transforms procurement into a strategic asset with disruptive potential and implementation challenges
The adoption of AI in procurement is accelerating, shifting the function from cost control to strategic decision-making, but success hinges on data quality, integration, and governance. Not too long ago procurement quietly managed suppliers, contracts and costs behind the scenes. Today that role is being…
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View AllMachine tool industry accelerates digital and automation strategies amid market uncertainties
As the machine tool sector faces structural adjustment and geopolitical challenges, suppliers like Fanuc promote smart, energy-efficient, and remote-enabled solutions to support manufacturers in maintaining productivity and resilience. The machine tool industry is navigating a period of structural adjustment as longstanding customers trim capital expenditure and external pressures reshape investment…
Advanced forecasting techniques, including hybrid models and operational integration, are transforming demand prediction for FMCG companies striving for supply chain efficiency and market agility. Accurate time series forecasting has become a strategic imperative for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies seeking to tighten supply chains, reduce…

