Cargo laundering surges as criminals exploit physical and digital vulnerabilities in global supply chains
Cargo thieves are increasingly finding ways to turn stolen freight back into apparently legitimate commerce, exploiting the trust placed in paperwork, seals and handovers that sit at the heart of modern logistics, according to Scott Cornell, an executive vice-president at SPG Cargo & Logistics and…
Air cargo industry accelerates digital transformation with focus on data integration and AI
Air cargo’s next digital test is not simply about putting more paperwork online. According to discussion at Aviation Connect in Athens on 29 September 2026, the real challenge is joining up the fragmented streams of information that move with each shipment. Shanmugam Thangavelu, product growth…
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E2open elevates supply chain management with its multi-enterprise orchestration platform
E2open’s main point of difference is not that it offers another supply chain system for one company to use in isolation, but that it is designed to help organisations act across the wider network in which modern supply chains actually operate. That matters because much of the decision-making that shapes…
Procurement software market accelerates with AI innovations and rising demand across sectors
The procurement software market is expanding quickly as companies try to gain tighter control over buying, supplier management and spend visibility while supply chains become more complex. According to The Business Research Company, the market is expected to rise from $9.81 billion in 2025 to…
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AI agents are moving from experimental tools to operational decision-makers in supply chains, with analysts warning that the shift will only succeed if companies first put proper data, governance and accountability in place. The change is being framed not as another layer of automation, but as a deeper handover of…
Ingram Micro is recasting itself from a traditional technology distributor into what it presents as an AI-led platform business, using Google Cloud Consulting to help build a new operating model around data, automation and customer experience. The move comes as the 45-year-old company, which serves…
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View AllSupplier performance is one of the most consequential parts of supply chain management, yet it is also among the hardest to get right. Businesses often assume they can only watch, react and hope for the best. In practice, as procurement specialists and software providers alike argue, supplier performance can be…
Private fleets turn to behavioural coaching and technology to address driver shortages and safety concerns
Private fleets facing a stubborn shortage of qualified truck drivers are increasingly treating safety as a retention problem as much as a compliance one, with operators focusing on coaching and intervention rather than simply replacing people who fall short. That message came through strongly at…

