Neil Perry

Neil Perry is Content Director for Outlook Publishing.
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Eli Lilly Expands North America Indiana Manufacturing Investment with Genetic Medicine Facility

Eli Lilly and Company is expanding its domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing footprint with an additional $4.5 billion investment across its Lebanon, Indiana, production sites, while also opening its first dedicated genetic medicine manufacturing facility.

“This is just the beginning”:  JAGGAER CEO Andrew Roszko on Official Launch of Ai Assistant JAI  

JAGGAER has introduced JAI, a new AI-powered assistant designed to help procurement and supply chain teams automate routine purchasing support, improve sourcing visibility, and accelerate decision-making across enterprise spend management workflows.

Boston Consulting Group Survey Finds CEOs and Boards Divided on Pace of AI Transformation Strategy

New research from Boston Consulting Group reveals growing tension between CEOs and corporate boards over AI transformation, with many executives warning that pressure to accelerate adoption may be outpacing organisational readiness.

US Foods Launches SIGNATURE to Help Hospitality Operators Elevate Guest Experience

US Foods has introduced SIGNATURE, a new suite of technology tools, analytics and expert support designed to help hospitality and foodservice operators tackle labor shortages, rising costs and evolving guest expectations while improving operational performance.

Rivian Expands Georgia Plant Capacity to 300,000 Units to Drive Manufacturing Efficiency and Scale

Rivian is increasing planned production capacity at its Georgia facility by 50%, aiming to lower unit costs, strengthen U.S. manufacturing capabilities, and support large-scale EV and autonomous vehicle production.

“Sovereignty Shouldn’t Be a Constraint on Innovation”: Dinesh Nirmal, SVP, IBM Software on Sovereign Core

IBM introduces Sovereign Core, a new platform designed to embed compliance, control and AI governance directly into hybrid IT environments—enabling enterprises and governments to operationalise digital sovereignty at scale.

FedEx and ServiceNow Launch AI-Powered Supply Chain Solution to Transform Source-to-Pay Workflows

FedEx and ServiceNow are deepening their strategic partnership with a new AI-driven supply chain solution that embeds real-time logistics intelligence into procurement workflows—enabling enterprises to move from reactive visibility to predictive, automated decision-making.

“Our Citizenship Work is Integral”: Conagra Brands CEO Sean Connolly on Key Sustainability Targets

Conagra Brands’ latest Citizenship Report sets out measurable progress across sustainable sourcing, emissions reduction and food transparency, as the company integrates sustainability deeper into food manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Explained: What is the new Amazon Supply Chain Services Platform?

Amazon has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), extending its end-to-end logistics infrastructure to businesses beyond its marketplace, enabling companies to manage freight, inventory, and delivery through a single integrated network.

Fairmarkit Launches Agentic AI Platform to Transform Enterprise Sourcing and Supply Chain Procurement

New “Total Agentic Sourcing” platform applies AI agents across all spend categories—helping procurement leaders reduce cycle times, improve supplier selection, and unlock measurable ROI at scale.

How The Home Depot’s SIMPL Automation Acquisition Could Reshape Supply Chain Fulfilment

The Home Depot is doubling down on supply chain automation with the acquisition of SIMPL Automation, a move designed to accelerate fulfilment speed, improve warehouse efficiency, and strengthen last-mile delivery performance.

Blue Yonder Report: Why Sustainability Is Becoming a Core Supply Chain Strategy

According to Blue Yonder’s new 2026 Supply Chain Compass: Spotlight on Sustainability report, which surveyed 678 senior supply chain professionals across North America and Europe from enterprises with more than $500 million in annual revenue, sustainability is top of mind for many leaders.