S&P Global and IBM have announced a partnership to integrate IBM's watsonx Orchestrate agentic framework into S&P Global’s suite of products, beginning with supply chain management. The collaboration aims to provide businesses with AI-powered tools to address challenges in global supply chains.

The new solution will offer S&P Global clients enhanced insight and visibility into supply chain and vendor selection processes by leveraging AI agents that combine data from procurement, trade, country, and supplier risk areas. S&P Global also plans to develop new agents for the IBM watsonx Orchestrate Agent Catalog using its proprietary data, research, and analytics to speed up decision-making in supply chain management. There are further plans to expand the use of IBM AI technology into other risk intelligence services within S&P Global’s Market Intelligence division.

"Partnering with IBM will elevate the AI-driven capabilities we offer to our customers in the supply chain space," said Saugata Saha, President of S&P Global Market Intelligence and Chief Enterprise Data Officer of S&P Global. "By integrating IBM's innovative AI capabilities with S&P Global’s distinctive data and analytics offerings, we are creating an exciting combination that is set to advance actionable insights and streamline workflows. Our goal with this collaboration is to empower organizations in improving procurement strategies, managing risks, and making informed decisions – ultimately driving greater efficiency in a changing market."

Rob Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Vice President of IBM, stated: “Supply chains have become increasingly global and complex, and AI agents can help businesses restore control. Combining IBM’s watsonx Orchestrate AI capabilities with S&P Global’s supply chain data allows agents to connect data to action, streamlining processes and quickly adapting to help optimize performance. Our collaboration with S&P Global will expand to leveraging agentic AI to improve other core business functions such as finance, procurement and insurance.”

S&P Global’s supply chain offering forms part of its Market Intelligence division’s Risk & Valuation Services portfolio. This portfolio brings together differentiated data, valuations, analytics, and market expertise aimed at helping users identify risk exposures, price assets accurately, and increase transparency across markets. The company emphasizes its commitment through its Enterprise Data Organization by providing data ready for machine learning applications.

The partnership aligns with S&P Global's broader vision for agentic AI through Kensho—its innovation hub focused on developing trusted enterprise-ready AI agents.

IBM watsonx Orchestrate enables orchestration of multiple AI agents across business workflows from a single platform. In May 2025, IBM launched Agent Catalog within watsonx Orchestrate—a centralized resource featuring over 500 pre-built agents developed by both IBM and partners.

Statements about future plans or directions from either company may change or be withdrawn without notice; they reflect current goals only.