GM’s $4.5 billion parts deal signals shift towards supply chain resilience for electric future
General Motors has struck a parts supply agreement worth as much as $4.5 billion as it seeks to reduce the risk of further disruptions to production after years of turmoil across the auto sector. The deal is part of a broader effort by the Detroit…
Flipkart deepens Tamil Nadu partnership to bolster digital growth and sustainable logistics
Flipkart has stepped up its partnership with the Tamil Nadu government as it widens its digital commerce, technology and supply-chain operations in the state, positioning the southern market as a key part of its longer-term growth strategy. The e-commerce group said about 70,000 sellers in…
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Scotland's long-standing approach to embedding social value in public procurement gains UK recognition
A UK Cabinet Office move to give greater weight to social value in public procurement has been welcomed by Catch22, but the idea is hardly new north of the border. Scotland has had its own procurement framework for years, using community benefits and the Sustainable Procurement Duty to push suppliers…
Pertamina emphasises resilient supply chains through strategic partnerships amid global disruptions
PT Pertamina (Persero) used its Supplier Relationship Management Summit 2026 in Jakarta to reinforce the importance of partnership, safety and adaptability as it seeks to strengthen its supply chain and support Indonesia’s energy resilience. Held on Thursday, August 6, at the Grha Pertamina Ballroom, the…
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SAP Concur and Amex GBT enhance Complete platform with real-time disruption management and personalised supplier offers
SAP Concur and American Express Global Business Travel have expanded their joint Complete platform with new tools aimed at giving corporate travel managers tighter control over spending, helping travellers recover more easily from disruption and surfacing supplier offers at the moment of booking. A new leakage reporting dashboard is now…
Rockwell Automation says Riyadh Roastery has chosen its Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform to modernise production as the Saudi coffee company looks to expand output, tighten quality control and gain a clearer view of its factory operations. The move places the platform at the centre of…
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View AllAs medical device firms expand their global manufacturing footprints, contract manufacturers have become central to how products are developed, scaled and supplied. The advantages are clear: lower capital exposure, access to specialised process expertise, more predictable production transitions and the ability to increase output without straining internal lines. But the…
Procurement and event planners often find themselves working towards the same outcome from opposite ends of the table, and that tension can make them look more like rivals than colleagues. Yet, as industry voices told Skift Meetings, the real issue is not conflict so much…

