How EcoVadis is Expanding its Community Platform to Strengthen Sustainable Supply Chains
EcoVadis has opened its peer-to-peer Community platform to all procurement organisations and sustainability professionals, expanding access beyond its rated customers. The move is designed to help businesses collaborate on supply chain resilience, share sustainability knowledge and accelerate risk mitigation through a global network of industry peers.
Cognizant Launches EMEA AI Unit to Support Enterprise Agentic AI Adoption
Cognizant has launched a dedicated EMEA AI Unit designed to help organisations move from artificial intelligence (AI) pilots to large-scale deployment. The new business unit combines advisory, engineering and delivery capabilities to support enterprises developing and operating agentic AI solutions across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
How Ferrero Uses Satellite Monitoring to Strengthen Sustainable Ingredient Sourcing
Ferrero is using satellite monitoring technology to improve visibility across its cocoa, palm oil and coffee supply chains, helping the company strengthen traceability, identify environmental risks and support responsible sourcing. Developed with Airbus and the Earthworm Foundation, the Starling platform combines satellite imagery with on-the-ground engagement to monitor more than 230,000 plantations.
Amazon Business Surpasses USD$60 Billion in Annualised Sales as Procurement Demand Grows
Amazon Business has reached USD$60 billion in annualised gross sales, serving more than 11 million organisations globally as businesses increasingly adopt AI-powered procurement tools, expanded product selection and business-focused delivery services.
Maersk Expands E-Commerce Logistics Through ShippyPro Partnership
Maersk has partnered with shipping management platform ShippyPro to integrate its e-commerce logistics services into ShippyPro's multi-carrier platform, giving merchants direct access to international parcel delivery capabilities through their existing shipping workflows. The move supports Maersk's strategy to expand its digital logistics ecosystem and simplify cross-border supply chain operations.
Nestlé and Platinum Equity to Create Peranel Water and Premium Beverages Joint Venture
Nestlé and Platinum Equity have agreed to establish Peranel, a new 50:50 joint venture that will bring together Nestlé's global waters and premium beverages business to accelerate innovation, brand investment and sustainable long-term growth.
Ford and Geely Form Groundbreaking European Manufacturing Joint Venture at Valencia Plant
Ford Motor Company and Geely Auto plan to establish a manufacturing joint venture in Spain that will produce next-generation multi-energy vehicles for the European market, increasing factory utilisation and supporting long-term manufacturing capacity.
JAGGAER and Conferma Partner to Embed Virtual Card Payments into Procurement Workflows
JAGGAER has partnered with Conferma to integrate virtual card payments into its source-to-pay platform, enabling organisations to simplify supplier payments, improve spend control and automate procurement workflows.
