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Loftware has launched a platform for connected supplier labelling workflows. The system is designed to bring supplier onboarding, governed collaboration, and standardised product identification into one secure network.
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Retailers are being offered faster supplier discovery through new tooling. SupplyExplorer uses network intelligence, curated matching, and supplier performance data to help merchandising teams expand assortments with less manual sourcing.
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UK fleet concern is falling as cargo theft exposure persists. Geotab says operators remain vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated theft, with incident levels staying high and many fleets still relying on fragmented security measures or insurance rather than prevention.
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HICX has launched a supplier registration product for enterprises worldwide. The company says the new offer is designed to fix fragmented supplier data and embed governance before onboarding complexity turns into compliance and risk problems.
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Cargostore CEO Andrew Hart marks five years leading global expansion. The container leasing specialist has doubled profits during his tenure and completed two acquisitions, while positioning assets across its international depot network to support further growth in offshore energy, logistics, and temperature-controlled container markets.
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US tariffs trigger sharp drop in British exports to America. New trade barriers cut the value of UK goods shipped to the US by more than 10% in 2025, with clothing, footwear, artworks, and cars among the sectors recording the steepest declines.
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Meta agrees multi-billion-dollar deal for AMD AI computing power. Meta has committed to a significant investment in AMD’s AI computing capabilities, potentially acquiring a 10% stake in the chipmaker. The agreement highlights Meta’s ambitious AI infrastructure expansion plans.
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UK manufacturers reduce US exports due to tariff uncertainties. A survey reveals that 20% of factories have already reduced exports, with 16% planning to follow. Despite this, the US remains a key market, though manufacturers are shifting towards local sourcing.
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Businesses are accelerating efforts to modernise supply chains. A new Loftware report reveals connected networks, AI, and cloud systems are central to global resilience and competitiveness as companies face mounting disruption and regulatory pressure.
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G7 finance ministers and allied economies are pushing to lessen global dependence on Chinese rare earths. The 10-nation meeting in Washington signalled growing consensus that critical minerals are not just trade goods but strategic assets. Governments are now exploring joint financing models and market coordination to support non-Chinese producers.