IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, announced the acquisition of 7bridges, a pioneer in AI-powered supply chain management solutions. This strategic move enhances IFS’s leadership in Industrial AI by extending its logistics and transportation optimization capabilities to meet growing global demand.
7bridges leverages advanced AI simulation and analytics to streamline supply chain networks, delivering automation, real-time optimization, and actionable insights. Designed specifically for industrial applications, the platform combines fast, low-cost data capture with a robust semantic data layer to address complex logistics challenges.
IFS plans to scale 7bridges’ technology across the asset and service-centric industries it serves, with particularly strong demand from manufacturing and aerospace & defense. The integration will also accelerate the development of next-generation, AI-enabled supply chain solutions within IFS Cloud, while enhancing simulation and optimization across multiple sectors.
This acquisition follows IFS’s recent purchase of agentic AI innovator TheLoops and the launch of Nexus Black, its AI innovation accelerator-further underscoring IFS’s commitment to driving growth, resilience, and sustainability in mission-critical industries.
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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 optimization 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.”
7bridges is already trusted by leading manufacturers, distributors, and transport providers to capture logistics data from any source, enabling continuous optimization in the face of planned and unexpected disruptions. Customers report significant results, including an average 8% reduction in transport costs, 90% automation of logistics-related data entry, and improved resilience through better tactical and operational decision-making.
Operating in a market shaped by rising costs, global supply chain disruptions, and sustainability demands, 7bridges has demonstrated strong traction in helping organizations optimize logistics while supporting decarbonization goals.
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.”