IFS, a provider of Industrial AI software, announced the acquisition of 7bridges, an AI-powered supply chain management AI solutions provider. The move strengthens IFS’s position as an Industrial AI leader by expanding its capabilities in logistics and transportation optimization.

7bridges streamlines supply chains using advanced AI simulation and analytics. It automates and optimizes logistics networks for industrial use cases. Its technology combines rapid, low-cost data capture, a high-quality semantic data layer, and powerful AI to solve complex supply chain challenges.

IFS plans to scale 7bridges’ capabilities across asset and service-centric industries, with strong demand from manufacturing and aerospace & defense sectors. The acquisition also enhances IFS Cloud, accelerating the development of next-generation AI solutions for supply chains.

This deal follows IFS’s recent acquisition of agentic AI innovator TheLoops and the launch of Nexus Black, IFS’s AI innovation accelerator. Together, these initiatives highlight IFS’s commitment to delivering AI-driven innovation that supports growth, resilience, and sustainability across industries.

Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, said: “We are proud to lead the market in Industrial AI. 7bridges’ AI-powered supply chain optimization complements our strengths and will benefit our asset-intensive customers.”

Philip Ashton, CEO of 7bridges, added: “Joining IFS allows us to accelerate our mission of transforming global supply chains with AI. We will reach new industries and geographies, delivering measurable impact worldwide.”

Key Points:

• 7bridges uses AI to optimize logistics and supply chain operations.
• IFS strengthens its Industrial AI leadership with this acquisition.
• The combined expertise will accelerate AI solutions across sectors.

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