Iran’s top negotiator warns US must accept peace proposal to avoid escalation and rising costs
Iran’s top negotiator has warned that Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace proposal or risk prolonging a conflict that has already driven up oil prices, strained regional security and pushed the Pentagon’s bill for the war to nearly $29 billion. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker…
Coupa's AI-driven shift redefines procurement and supply chain management at Inspire 2026
LAS VEGAS , Coupa used its Inspire 2026 gathering this week to underline a deeper shift in enterprise software: procurement and supply chain tools are moving from record-keeping and workflow automation towards AI-led decision-making. At the opening keynote on Tuesday, chief executive Leagh Turner introduced…
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Pagabo launches £26bn developer-led procurement framework to accelerate UK public sector regeneration
Pagabo has opened bidding for a new developer-led procurement framework worth up to £26bn, widening a route that has become a key tool for public sector regeneration and development work across the UK. The four-year framework will run from 19 October 2026 and is aimed at councils, housing providers and…
Spendflo has unveiled Flo AI, a procurement system it says can run the full purchase process for mid-market firms with minimal human intervention, from intake and approvals through to vendor management, contract review and invoice payment. The company says the platform is built for businesses…
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Supply chain resilience drives explosive growth in supplier relationship management software
Supplier relationship management software is emerging as a fast-growing corner of enterprise technology as companies seek better control over fragile supply chains, according to market research cited by Verified Market Reports and other industry analysts. The latest report from Verified Market Reports says the market was worth $9.8 billion…
The market for modern manufacturing execution systems is moving from a specialist software niche to a core part of digital factory strategy, as manufacturers look for tighter control over production, better visibility on the shop floor and faster responses to disruption. The Business Research Company…
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View AllTata Steel Nederland advances recycled steel innovation in European project to boost sustainability
Tata Steel Nederland is stepping up work on recycled steel for cars and household appliances through a European research project that it says could help make high-grade steel from scrap without sacrificing performance. The Dutch steelmaker is one of 13 partners in CiSMA, short for Circular Steel for Mass Market…
Predictive procurement transforms maintenance strategy in oil and gas sector amid cost pressures
Oil and gas operators are under sustained pressure to trim maintenance budgets without undermining reliability, and that tension is exposing long-standing weaknesses in how maintenance, repair and operations spending is managed. Emergency purchases, a crowded supplier base, uneven pricing and weak spare-parts control can all…

