Unilever and Accenture Scale AI Digital Twins Across Global Factories to Boost Efficiency and Quality
Unilever is expanding the use of AI-enabled digital twins across its manufacturing network through a multi-year partnership with Accenture, aiming to improve product quality, reduce waste, increase capacity and give factory teams new tools to make faster, data-driven decisions.
“A New Divide”: PwC Global Chief AI Officer Joe Atkinson on PwC’s 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer Report
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global workforce in ways that extend far beyond automation, according to PwC's 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer, which analysed more than one billion job advertisements across 27 countries and territories.
GEP : Stockpiling Reaches Three-Year High as Manufacturers Brace for Supply Chain Disruption
New data from the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index shows manufacturers across North America, Europe and Asia are accelerating inventory build-ups and front-loading purchases as concerns over inflation, shortages and supply chain disruption intensify, raising questions about supply chain resilience in the second half of 2026.
Cognizant Accelerates AI-Driven Talent Acquisition with Oracle Fusion Cloud Recruiting
Global technology services leader adopts Oracle's AI-powered recruiting platform to scale hiring operations across 60+ countries and advance its enterprise AI workforce strategy.
Ivalua Launches AI Procurement Masterclass as Organisations Move from Pilot Projects to Enterprise Deployment
Ivalua has launched an AI in Procurement Masterclass aimed at helping procurement leaders move beyond experimentation and build practical frameworks for deploying agentic AI across sourcing, supplier management and spend operations.
Grupo Bimbo Expands Regenerative Agriculture Footprint to More Than 500,000 Hectares
The global bakery company increased land under regenerative agriculture practices by nearly 73% in 2025, advancing its goal of sourcing all key ingredients from regenerative farmland by 2050 while strengthening supply chain resilience and soil health.
US Foods Links Sustainable Product Growth and Operational Efficiency in 2025 Sustainability Report
US Foods has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress across product innovation, operational efficiency and responsible sourcing as the foodservice distributor continues to integrate sustainability into its broader business strategy.
Hitachi & Intel Partnership Explained: Accelerating AI Transformation Across Key Global Industries
Hitachi and Intel have launched a strategic partnership spanning physical AI, semiconductor manufacturing, energy systems, quantum computing and factory automation.
CDP Launches Google Backed AI Platform to Help Cities Turn Climate Risk Data into Action
CDP has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to help cities, states and regions better understand climate risks, identify adaptation priorities and connect resilience projects with potential funding opportunities.
“A Global Leader in Ingredient Solutions”: Ingredion CEO Jim Zallie on $5 Billion Tate & Lyle Deal
Ingredion has announced a recommended all-cash acquisition of Tate & Lyle in a deal valued at approximately £3.7 billion ($5 billion), a move that would create one of the food industry's largest specialty ingredient providers and significantly expand its capabilities across health-focused product development.
Beroe and Kearney Launch MAX AI-Powered Decision Engine to Make Procurement ‘Continuously Competitive’
Beroe and Kearney have launched Beroe MAX powered by Kearney, an AI-native decision engine designed to help procurement organisations continuously monitor market conditions and respond to changes across cost, risk and ESG performance.
FedEx Freight Begins Trading as Independent LTL Carrier Following Spin-Off
FedEx Freight has completed its spin-off from FedEx Corporation, establishing itself as an independent publicly traded company focused exclusively on the North American less-than-truckload (LTL) market.
