Amazon has moved beyond using logistics as a support function for its retail empire and is now offering that network to the wider market. With the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services, the company is opening its freight, warehousing, customs, fulfilment and delivery capabilities to…
Trump underscores Iran nuclear threat as economic turmoil escalates ahead of US midterms
Donald Trump has said stopping Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb is “the only thing that matters”, as the economic fallout from the conflict starts to shape the political battlefield ahead of November’s midterm elections. Speaking at the White House before leaving for China, he…
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Europe's luxury fashion bodies introduce shared ESG framework to streamline supplier compliance
Two of Europe’s most influential fashion bodies have moved to ease the compliance strain on luxury suppliers by publishing a shared ESG framework designed to give brands and workshops a common set of expectations. The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Italy’s Camera Nazionale della Moda…
Agfa and Hybrid Software partner to accelerate digital transformation in folding carton production
Agfa and Hybrid Software have teamed up in a move aimed at making folding carton production more flexible, especially as brands push for shorter print runs, faster lead times and more customised packaging. The companies say the collaboration is intended to help converters move away…
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ProcurePro secures $11 million to revolutionise construction procurement with AI expansion
ProcurePro has raised US$11 million in new funding as the Australian construction software company seeks to expand its AI-driven procurement platform into more international markets, according to the company and its investors. The round was led by QIC Ventures, the venture arm of Queensland Investment Corporation, with support from existing…
Sage Future 2026 highlights shift towards transparent and trusted AI in enterprise software
At Sage Future 2026 in San Francisco, one message cut through the noise: the real argument over artificial intelligence in enterprise software is no longer about what it can do, but whether people can trust it enough to let it make decisions that affect the…
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View AllThe market for modern manufacturing execution systems is moving from a specialist software niche to a core part of digital factory strategy, as manufacturers look for tighter control over production, better visibility on the shop floor and faster responses to disruption. The Business Research Company says the sector is on…
Undersea fibre-optic cables are usually hidden from public view, but they now sit near the centre of global trade resilience. According to Britannica, they carry about 95% of international data, making them as important to modern commerce as ports, canals and shipping lanes. That data…

