AI in Procurement 2026: Adoption Is Widespread, But Scaling Remains Constrained
January 26, 2026
Procurement functions have moved into moderate or advanced AI adoption, but there are still constraints on scaling.
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Trade Policy Uncertainty Has Become a Structural Feature of the Global Economy
January 22, 2026
A decade of data shows a structural break in 2024, after which trade policy volatility no longer returns to its historical baseline.
Concentrated Processing, Dominant Manufacturing: China’s Dual Control of the EV Battery Value Chain
January 22, 2026
China’s dominance in battery-grade processing and cell manufacturing leaves global EV production dependent on two stages of the supply chain.
Inside China’s 5% GDP Growth: Export-Led, Industry-Backed, Consumption-Light
January 21, 2026
China reached 5% growth in 2025 on the back of exports and industrial strength, while consumption remained secondary.
China Navigator – Q1 2026
January 21, 2026
ANDAMAN PARTNERS outlines, unpacks and unravels some of the broad shifts and finer intricacies of China’s economic development and transition in 2026.
The Structure of Global Automotive Trade in 2024
January 20, 2026
The top ten exporters and importers of automotive products reveal a highly concentrated global trade system.