Procurement stories - Page 5

AI-driven predictions of supplier payment timing boost cash flow forecasting for manufacturers, enhancing working capital and supplier relations.

Gartner urges CHROs to prioritise cyber security as HR systems increasingly adopt AI, highlighting the risks of data breaches and the need for stronger digital oversight.

Over half of procurement leaders have boosted tech budgets, embracing AI and data to enhance efficiency amid rising challenges, reveals new global report.

Vineet Khanna, ex-Nestlé SVP, joins FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council to advance AI-driven global supply chain innovation and sustainability.

Sage unveils AI-driven features in Sage Intacct to streamline finance tasks, speed up processes, and provide sustainability insights for UK and global teams.

Avetta expands its Asia-Pacific footprint with new Sydney and upgraded Newcastle offices, boosting local support and tech integration amid rising safety demands.

DuploCloud has launched its AI Suite on AWS Marketplace, enabling streamlined DevOps automation and AI agent deployment within AWS environments.

Globality appoints Doug Kurfess as Chief Sales Officer to lead worldwide sales and boost adoption of its AI-driven sourcing platform among major enterprises.

Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.

LogicMonitor has launched Edwin AI on AWS Marketplace, enabling IT teams to automate incident management and boost operational efficiency in ITOps.

Candex has launched full-scale operations in Japan, tailoring workflows and expanding local partnerships to enhance procurement and payments platforms.

Unit4 has launched its cloud-native ERPx platform on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, broadening access for organisations worldwide to its AI-powered ERP solution.

JAGGAER and BearingPoint have expanded their alliance in APAC, enabling BearingPoint to resell JAGGAER's Source-to-Pay solutions across the region.

Emburse has launched the Sage Intacct Connector to streamline expense management and enhance spending control for small and mid-sized businesses.

Lenovo ranks eighth in Gartner's 2025 Supply Chain Top 25, climbing two places thanks to AI-driven efficiency and global digital transformation.

BIG Caring Group has chosen RISE with SAP on AWS to unify operations across its 500+ Malaysian pharmacies, enhancing efficiency and customer experience.

HCLTech and UiPath have partnered to deliver scalable agentic automation, combining AI and automation to boost business agility and efficiency globally.

Workday has launched new Illuminate AI agents to boost HR and finance productivity, streamlining hiring, contracts, and frontline worker support.

CAUDIT and Macquarie Cloud Services have launched CAUDIT Cloud to help Australasian universities tackle IT costs, compliance, and data challenges affordably.

Embracing ESG is now essential; businesses thriving in the conscious economy align performance, talent management and procurement for lasting success.