GEP : Stockpiling Reaches Three-Year High as Manufacturers Brace for Supply Chain Disruption
New data from the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index shows manufacturers across North America, Europe and Asia are accelerating inventory build-ups and front-loading purchases as concerns over inflation, shortages and supply chain disruption intensify, raising questions about supply chain resilience in the second half of 2026.
Hitachi & Intel Partnership Explained: Accelerating AI Transformation Across Key Global Industries
Hitachi and Intel have launched a strategic partnership spanning physical AI, semiconductor manufacturing, energy systems, quantum computing and factory automation.
Haleon Expands Rural Health Access in India with £175 Million Manufacturing and Distribution Investment
New Haleon manufacturing facility and expanded community outreach aim to improve oral health access for more than 300 million additional consumers.
Mars Fuels Australia’s Manufacturing Future
Mars is investing AUD$200 million into Australian manufacturing by 2027, expanding production capacity, accelerating innovation, supporting renewable energy ambitions, and strengthening regional jobs, supply chains, and sustainable industry growth.
DP World Launches End-to-End War Risk Insurance to Strengthen Middle East Supply Chain
DP World has launched a new end-to-end cargo war risk insurance solution designed to help shippers maintain supply chain continuity across Middle East trade corridors as geopolitical instability continues to disrupt global logistics networks.
PepsiCo’s APAC Greenhouse Program 2026 Fast-Tracks Start-Ups in the Supply Chain
PepsiCo’s latest APAC Greenhouse Program is designed to move promising sustainability-focused start-ups beyond pilots and into commercial deployment across its supply chain.
Bonfiglioli : Powering The Winds Of Change
Martin Broglia, Managing Director for Bonfiglioli Australia and New Zealand, outlines why stronger policy support, renewable investment, and grid modernisation are critical to Australia’s net zero transition.
Can a Smart Watch Predict Fainting? Samsung Study Demonstrates Preventative Healthcare Tech Solution
A clinical study conducted by Samsung and Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital has demonstrated the potential for consumer wearables to predict vasovagal syncope episodes before they occur, signalling new opportunities for preventive monitoring and digital health intervention.
When Every Second Counts : Inside OPITO’s Rescue From Height Standard
Across safety-critical industries, working at height is one of the most common high-risk activities. Whilst prevention remains the priority, critical situations that require a rapid and effective response can still arise. The Rescue From Height standard from OPITO addresses key challenges found when working from height.
Starbucks and Boyu Capital Brew Growth
Starbucks and Boyu Capital have formalised their China joint venture, combining global brand strength with local market expertise to accelerate expansion, sharpen relevance, and unlock disciplined long-term growth.
