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Latest EME Business Insights

Ivalua and Unite Partner to Expand Access to European Supplier Network

Ivalua has partnered with European procurement platform Unite to provide customers with integrated access to more than 2,000 vetted suppliers, helping organisations improve tail spend management, strengthen supplier visibility and support more sustainable procurement.

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.

AORA México Sets a New Beauty Standard in Collaboration with Sephora

AORA México has become Sephora's first fully plastic-free beauty brand, marking a milestone for sustainable cosmetics while demonstrating that luxury, performance, and environmental responsibility can coexist.

Evri Invests in Microsoft 365 E7 to Accelerate AI-powered Supply Chain Transformation

Evri Group is rolling out Microsoft 365 E7 across its business as part of a long-term investment in artificial intelligence (AI), equipping 6,000 employees with new productivity, automation and security tools to support parcel operations and service quality.

Currys Selects Metapack to Strengthen UK and Ireland Delivery Operations

Currys has selected Metapack to support its delivery operations across the UK and Ireland, introducing intelligent delivery management technology designed to expand customer delivery options, improve order visibility and enhance supply chain performance.

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.

“Accelerating electrification while supporting drivers’ livelihoods”: Toyota and Uber’s Burgeoning Partnership

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and Uber have announced a new partnership designed to lower the barriers to vehicle ownership for ride-hailing drivers and fleet partners across the continent.

“One For the History Books”: GE Aerospace CEO H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. on First High-Altitude Hybrid Electric Flight

GE Aerospace has completed the world's first hybrid electric flight above 30,000 feet in partnership with NASA, BETA Technologies and Boeing, demonstrating technologies designed to improve aircraft efficiency and support the future of more sustainable aviation.

Kuehne+Nagel and Blue Yonder Roll Out AI-Powered Warehouse Platform Across 1,000 Sites

Kuehne+Nagel is transforming its global contract logistics operations by rolling out a cloud-native, agentic artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled warehouse management platform across more than 1,000 sites, strengthening scalability, operational efficiency and supply chain resilience.

KBR, Unipart and IBM Launch Team ORION to Strengthen UK Defence Supply Chains

KBR, Unipart and IBM have formed Team ORION, bringing together defence, logistics and digital expertise to deliver an integrated approach to supporting the UK Ministry of Defence through resilient supply chain operations and technology-led transformation.

“Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is using Spot to deliver true site-wide intelligence” : Boston Dynamics’ Technology Transforms Manufacturing

By deploying Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots across UK production sites, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is harnessing AI-powered inspection technology to enhance maintenance, improve efficiency, strengthen sustainability, and future-proof manufacturing operations.