Every buyer of research materials eventually receives the same unwelcome message: the item has gone out of stock, the next production run is delayed and no firm delivery date can be given. What follows depends far less on that one email than on the months…
Climate risk analysis still tends to stop at the factory gate, even as the most damaging shocks increasingly move through suppliers several layers removed from a company’s own operations, according to Deloitte. The consultancy said in a 2025 survey of global executives that 33% reported…
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DataWorks, Inc. is pitching its back-office procurement and inventory management software as a system that can scale from a single site to a multi-location operation without forcing customers into a rigid, all-or-nothing rollout. According to the company, the platform is designed around a modular structure, allowing businesses to select only…
In import logistics, the biggest problems often begin not with a dramatic failure but with a small disconnect: a supplier marks cargo as ready before the forwarder has recorded it, or a broker discovers at the border that a certificate of origin was never prepared.…
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Construction sector urged to prioritise strategic procurement decisions to improve project outcomes
The construction sector has spent years championing collaboration, early contractor involvement and better risk management, yet many schemes are still being brought to market before the basics have been properly settled. In practice, that means contractors are often asked to price uncertainty rather than a clearly defined project, a habit…
Stolt Tankers has deepened its push into digital operations by bringing in Procureship, the Athens-based maritime e-procurement specialist, to support purchasing across its fleet. According to Splash, the agreement will embed Procureship’s software into Stolt Tankers’ procurement workflow, giving the chemical tanker operator a more…
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View AllA growing number of supply chain leaders are embracing artificial intelligence, but many still lack the governance needed to turn enthusiasm into dependable operational results, according to new IDC research. The survey, which covered more than 2,000 supply chain leaders across nine global markets, suggests that the industry is moving…
Aerospace and defence manufacturers face profit challenges amid soaring demand and complex programmes
Aerospace and defence manufacturers are finding that strong demand is no guarantee of strong returns. With backlogs still deep and order books stretched, the real question for many businesses is not whether work is coming in, but whether each programme is actually making money once…

