Top 10: Emerging Tech Companies in Supply Chain

From factories to fulfilment centres, today’s supply chains must operate in real time, adapt to disruption and deliver with precision.

That’s where innovations like AI, robotics, IoT and digital twins come in.

These tools turn static operations into intelligent systems that can sense, predict and act—often without human intervention. Think smarter inventory planning, faster delivery routes, fewer errors and clearer visibility across every link in the chain.

Whether it’s tracking carbon emissions or reacting to global shortages, emerging technology helps organisations stay two steps ahead.

As supply chains stretch across borders and customer expectations climb, it’s these digital capabilities that separate the leaders from those lagging behind. 

Here, Supply Chain Digital ranks the top 10 companies in the emerging technology space. 

10. Locus Robotics

CEO: Rick Faulk
Employees: 460
Founded: 2014

Locus Robotics is reshaping warehouse operations through intelligent automation, combining advanced robotics with AI to enhance efficiency and scalability.

The company focuses on mobile, AI-driven systems that integrate seamlessly with human workflows, enabling continuous optimisation across fulfilment environments. Its technology supports real-time analytics, predictive insights and dynamic task management, ensuring operations remain agile and responsive.

With more than five billion units picked across more than 350 global sites, Locus demonstrates proven performance across retail, ecommerce, healthcare and logistics sectors.

9. o9 Solutions

CEO: Chakri Gottemukkala
Employees: 3,100
Founded: 2009

o9 Solutions sets itself apart with a methodical approach to business planning—connecting data, people and decisions across global organisations through its AI-driven Digital Brain.

The platform supports and refines planning using predictive models, real-time analytics and scenario simulation to help businesses think and act with greater foresight.

With generative and agentic AI now embedded in its architecture, o9 equips decision-makers with intelligent tools that interpret natural language, automate tasks and anticipate business needs across functions.

8. Descartes Systems 

CEO: Edward Ryan
Employees: 2,000
Founded: 1981

Descartes Systems combines cloud technology with deep logistics expertise to help businesses manage the complexities of global supply chains.

With its Global Logistics Network, the company connects shippers, carriers and customs authorities, enabling real-time data exchange and operational efficiency. AI supports smart route planning, while big data analytics delivers clear, actionable insights whilst the integration of IoT ensures constant asset monitoring and blockchain trials aim to reinforce trade document security.

Descartes stands out for its comprehensive and innovative  approach to automating customs processes, improving compliance and offering scalable, cloud-native solutions that grow with the business.

7. SPS Commerce

CEO: Chad Collins
Employees: 2,780
Founded: 1987

SPS Commerce brings structure and clarity to retail supply chains, connecting more than 120,000 companies through its cloud-based platform. Specialising in data automation between retailers, suppliers and 3PLs, it simplifies everything from product orders to payment processing.

Its electronic data interchange (EDI) tools reduce manual errors and streamline onboarding, while advanced analytics improve supplier performance and inventory accuracy. The platform supports real-time visibility and collaborative supply chain decision-making.

Designed for integration with existing systems, SPS enables lean, scalable operations built for growth and is trusted by a global network to handle more than US$1tn in commerce annually. 

6. Kinaxis

CEO: John Sicard
Employees: 1,750
Founded: 1984

Kinaxis is rethinking supply chain orchestration with Maestro, a platform designed for speed, adaptability and user empowerment.

Its introduction of agentic AI enables businesses to automate and act in real time, while generative AI features allow anyone, from planners to executives, to extract insights through natural language.

Maestro combines real-time data integration, digital twin simulations and predictive analytics to model disruption, test responses and keep operations agile.

5. E2open

CEO: Andrew Appel
Employees: <4000
Founded: 2000

E2open brings together half a million partners on a single cloud-native platform, managing more than 18 billion transactions a year.

It integrates planning, logistics, trade and channel operations into one connected view, powered by AI and automation. Predictive analytics and machine learning support everything from demand forecasting to customs compliance, while IoT data feeds provide real-time shipment visibility.

Its global trade suite combines AI automation with a proprietary regulatory database, reducing manual work and risk. Built for scalability and global reach, E2open supports rapid onboarding and cross-enterprise collaboration—making it easier for organisations to manage complexity and plan with confidence.

4. Infor

CEO: Kevin Samuelson
Employees: 18,000 
Founded: 2002

Infor delivers industry-specific supply chain solutions built for the realities of complex global networks.

Its cloud-native platform combines real-time visibility with AI-powered forecasting, planning and execution tools. Generative AI assistants and AI agents in systems like Infor M3 help surface key information quickly, streamlining decisions. Infor also prioritises traceability and sustainability with tools like NexTrace, helping businesses meet regulatory standards and deliver transparency.

From warehouse automation to predictive analytics and scenario planning, Infor combines digital tools with smart design. Strategic integrations, including with Databricks, ensure its customers benefit from advanced analytics at scale—supporting resilient, data-informed supply chain operations.

3. Manhattan Associates

CEO: Eric Clark
Employees: 4,500 
Founded: 1990 

Manhattan Associates is harnessing emerging technology to redefine supply chain orchestration through its Manhattan Active suite.

With the introduction of Agentic AI, intelligent digital agents now perform tasks autonomously, adapt to changing conditions and orchestrate complex workflows in real time. The Agent Foundry platform lets businesses build thousands of custom AI agents, pushing automation deeper into operations.

Built on a cloud-native architecture and integrated with Google Cloud and Shopify, Manhattan’s platform supports scalable, omnichannel fulfilment.

By embedding cutting-edge tools into practical applications, Manhattan is using emerging technology to help organisations stay agile, customer-focused and competitive in a connected commerce environment.

2. Blue Yonder

CEO: Duncan Angove
Employees: 8,000
Founded: 1985 

 Predictive analytics, AI and generative tools such as the Blue Yonder Orchestrator enable businesses to sense and respond to disruptions as they occur.

Its patented, objective-led planning replaces traditional “what-if” models with adaptive, scenario-driven insights. A unified, cloud-based platform ensures end-to-end visibility across warehousing, transportation, labour and inventory.

 Blue Yonder's use of emerging technology transforms supply chains into intelligent, responsive networks that are designed to improve service levels, margins and operational agility at scale.

1. Oracle

CEO: Safra A. Catz
Employees: 159,000 ​​​​​​​
Founded: 1977

Oracle is leveraging emerging technology across its Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) platform to create a smarter, more resilient supply chain ecosystem.

AI and machine learning are embedded throughout, improving forecast accuracy, automating logistics and generating role-specific insights. Blockchain enables decentralised, secure product tracking while digital twins simulate supply chain scenarios for better risk planning.

With sustainability tools that track emissions and support regulatory compliance, Oracle also ties environmental goals to operational efficiency. Seamlessly integrated with ERP and third-party systems, Oracle SCM leads with visibility, automation and innovation.

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