IFS acquires 7bridges

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The move strengthens IFS’ position in the vanguard of industrial AI, by expanding its capabilities in logistics and transportation optimisation. 

Using advanced AI simulation and analytics to automate and optimise logistics networks, 7bridges streamlines supply chains. It has been purpose-built for industrial use cases, combining rapid, low-cost data capture, a high-quality semantic data layer and powerful AI to solve complex supply chain optimisation challenges. 

IFS sees a significant opportunity to scale 7bridges capabilities into the asset and service-centric industries it serves, with strong demand coming from the manufacturing and aerospace & defence sectors. 

In addition, the expertise and innovation inherent in the 7bridges team and technology will enable IFS to accelerate the development of next-generation AI enabled supply chain solutions within IFS Cloud, while also strengthening IFS simulation and optimisation capabilities across multisector applications. 

This acquisition builds on IFS’ industrial AI expertise, including its recent acquisition of agentic AI innovator TheLoops and the launch of Nexus Black, the IFS AI innovation accelerator. Together, these moves underscore IFS’ commitment to delivering AI-driven innovation that powers growth, resilience and sustainability in the world’s most essential industries. 

Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, said: “We’re proud to lead the market in Industrial AI and continue to invest in technologies that differentiate our offering, 7bridges’ unique capabilities in AI-powered supply chain optimisation are a strong complement to our existing strengths and will strongly resonate with our asset intensive customers. We’re excited to welcome their talented team of experts to IFS.” 

Manufacturers, distributor and transport providers use 7bridges to capture and make sense of critical logistics data from any source and in any form, to optimise their supply chains continuously in response to planned and disruptive changes. This allows them to realise extra revenue, reduce transport costs by an average of 8%, and automate 90% of the data entry and data management associated with logistics.

Operating in a rapidly growing market shaped by increasing cost pressures, global supply disruptions and decarbonisation demands, 7bridges has already demonstrated strong traction in logistics optimisation. Its simulation engine enhances both tactical and operational decision-making across industries. 

Philip Ashton, CEO of 7bridges, added: “Joining IFS allows us to accelerate our mission of transforming global supply chains through AI. With IFS’s reach and resources, we’ll bring our solution to new industries and geographies, delivering measurable impact for customers worldwide.”