Tag: Ecological resilience

AIBusinessStartups

Mondra Secures €11.8 Million Series A to Scale AI-Powered Food Supply Chain Sustainability Platform

Mondra, a London-based climate technology firm, has reportedly raised €11.8 million in Series A funding to accelerate its European expansion. The company’s AI platform helps food industry giants track environmental impact and anticipate supply chain disruptions.

Major Funding Round for Supply Chain Sustainability

London-based climate technology platform Mondra has reportedly secured €11.8 million (£10 million) in a Series A funding round, according to sources familiar with the matter. The investment was reportedly led by AlbionVC and Planet A Ventures, with participation from Swisscom, PeakBridge, Ponderosa Ventures and Green Circle Foodtech Ventures. This substantial funding round follows a £3.4 million (€4 million) Pre-Series A round completed last year.

by Darren Holt
AutomationSupplychain

Automated Orchestration Transforms Supply Chains Into Resilient Networks Amid Global Disruption

Supply chain automation is becoming the new competitive standard as companies face persistent disruptions from tariffs, climate events, and labor shortages. Organizations with integrated systems and real-time visibility are transforming fragmented operations into agile ecosystems, according to industry analysis.

The New Era of Supply Chain Resilience

Global supply chains are undergoing a fundamental transformation as persistent disruptions become the new normal, with automated orchestration emerging as the critical differentiator between market leaders and laggards. According to industry analysis, companies that have invested in integrated, visible supply chain ecosystems are consistently outperforming competitors during periods of volatility.

by Natalie Brooks
EconomyUrban

Digital Economy Clusters Boost Urban Resilience in Chinese Cities, Study Finds

New research examines how digital economy clusters strengthen urban resilience across Chinese cities. The study identifies technological innovation and industrial infrastructure as key mechanisms driving this positive relationship, with significant spatial effects observed between neighboring regions.

Digital Transformation and Urban Resilience

According to recent research published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, the digital economy agglomeration significantly promotes urban resilience in Chinese cities. The comprehensive study, analyzing data from 2001 to 2023, demonstrates how clustered digital economic activities enhance cities’ abilities to withstand and recover from various shocks and stresses.

by Natalie Brooks