U.S. Venezuela intervention shifts North American energy leverage towards the US and away from Canada
The U.S. operation to oust Nicolás Maduro and control Venezuela’s oil resources is reshaping North American trade dynamics, potentially eroding Canada’s influence and reinforcing U.S. energy dominance amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The dramatic U.S. operation in early January that removed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and…
Strategic evolution of CDMOs: transforming biologics development through integrated partnerships
Kevin Sharp of Samsung Biologics highlights a shift in CDMO roles from simple fulfilment providers to strategic partners capable of accelerating biologics development, managing complexity, and fostering innovation across the product lifecycle. Kevin Sharp of Samsung Biologics argues that the modern CDMO is no longer…
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Appian and US Army forge $500 million deal to accelerate AI-driven military software modernisation
Appian has finalised a decade-long, up to $500 million enterprise agreement with the US Army to enhance digital capabilities through secure cloud services, AI integration, and low-code development within the military’s enterprise environment. Appian and the U.S. Army have finalised a 10-year enterprise agreement valued at up to $500 million…
US Department of Transportation to leverage AI for stricter trucking enforcement amid privacy concerns
The US Department of Transportation plans to use artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to combat fraud and undocumented drivers in the trucking industry, amid calls for transparency and safeguards. The Department of Transportation says it will lean on artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to tighten…
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How small-to-midsized firms can emulate Amazon’s supply chain success with scalable technology
A new analysis reveals that mid-sized businesses can adopt Amazon’s blueprint for supply chain excellence through scalable, integrated technology and strategic partnerships, unlocking faster delivery and enhanced customer satisfaction without replicating the retail giant’s scale. Amazon’s supply chain has become the template many businesses try to imitate: a tightly integrated…
Toyota and Fujitsu pioneer quantum-inspired AI to revolutionise electric control unit design speed
Toyota Systems and Fujitsu have achieved a world-first in applying quantum-inspired optimisation and AI to automate connector pin placement in ECU design, accelerating processes over 20 times faster and paving the way for smarter, more sustainable vehicle manufacturing. Nagoya, Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan , Toyota…
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View AllCard programmes evolve into strategic tools amid rising operational complexity and hybrid management models
As card programmes shift from back-office utilities to strategic products, organisations face new operational challenges and opportunities in managing ecosystems, with hybrid models gaining popularity for balancing control and scalability. Card programmes have shifted from a back-office nicety into a strategic product that can extend brands, deepen customer relationships and…
Organisations are shifting from viewing partnerships as mere scorecards to designing integrated networks focused on measurable value, enabling sustained growth through better governance, clear metrics, and advanced technology. Most companies treat partnerships as scorecards rather than systems, and that short‑term mindset quickly curdles into fractured…

