London-based Xelix, an agentic AI software company specialising in Accounts Payable (AP), has secured $160 million (approximately €137 million) in a Series B funding round. The investment was led by Insight Partners, a New York-based software investor known for partnering with high-growth technology startups, with…
Corporate clothing supplier Mi Hub is taking proactive measures to combat modern slavery and labour exploitation within its supply chains by equipping its teams with specialised training. The company has partnered with the Slave-Free Alliance, an organisation dedicated to eradicating modern slavery globally, to provide…
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Catherine McGrath, National Highways’ category manager for ground investigation and archaeology, has articulated a comprehensive approach to embedding sustainability and resilience into procurement and project delivery within infrastructure sectors. Speaking ahead of the GE Sustainability and Resilience conference scheduled for September 2025 in London, she emphasises the necessity of aligning…
As businesses navigate the complexities of today’s fast-evolving market landscape, embedding advanced technologies into supply chain operations has become a critical strategy for achieving agility, resilience, and efficiency. The ongoing digital transformation of supply chains is reshaping how companies respond to disruptions, optimise inventory, and…
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Visa and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) have joined forces to launch an ambitious strategy aimed at revolutionising retail investing in Kenya, signalling a significant push to deepen financial inclusion and unlock wealth creation for everyday Kenyans. The collaboration, anchored by a detailed report titled “Reimagining Retail Investors in Kenya:…
Vietnam and Azerbaijan are forging a closer economic partnership centred on innovation ecosystems and expanding bilateral investment, particularly within the digital economy. This strategic thrust was clearly articulated at the Vietnam-Azerbaijan Business Forum 2025 held in Hanoi, which brought together business leaders, investors, and government…
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View AllThe Health Tech Alliance has issued a compelling call for reform in NHS procurement processes, underscoring the urgent need to streamline and modernise how health technologies are acquired across the health service. In their report titled “Unlocking innovation: recommendations for transforming NHS health tech procurement,” published in July 2025, the…
As global supply chains grapple with persistent inflation shocks and escalating cost pressures, procurement teams are increasingly shifting away from static pricing models towards flexible, index-linked contracts that align price adjustments with real-world economic indicators. This trend, once confined to commodity-heavy sectors like metals and…
