GEP named as A leader in Supply Chain Platforms evaluation, receives highest score possible in innovation criterion. Oct 06, 2026, 14:19 ET * GEP recognized for its investments in AI-native architecture, agentic AI, and autonomous decision-making supplier networks * Recognition follows recent leadership positions from Gartner, IDC and The Hackett Group across procurement, direct spend and supply chain technology CLARK, N.J., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - GEP(R), a leading provider of AI-powered procurement and supply chain platforms and services to Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises worldwide, today announced that it has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave(TM): Supply Chain Platforms, Q3 2026, a recognition that GEP believes places it among the leading providers in the broader enterprise supply chain technologies. Forrester evaluated 13 of the most significant supply chain platform providers and named GEP a Leader. GEP also received the highest possible score of 5 out of 5 in the Innovation criterion. Forrester specifically cited GEP's investments in agentic AI, knowledge graphs, autonomous decision-making and AI-native architecture. It also recognized GEP's superior network participant authentication, and demand signal and forecast collaboration. "We have invested in building an AI-native platform because the real value of AI comes only when it is embedded across the work, the data and the decisions to identify new value, reduce risk, and drive competitive compete," said Subhash Makhija, CEO and co-founder, GEP. "GEP Quantum Intelligence provides our customers a fundamentally different advantage: one intelligent platform connecting sourcing, suppliers, risk, demand and execution, rather than adding a thin layer AI on top of fragmented systems." Forrester said GEP is best suited to large enterprises seeking a unified procurement and supply chain platform with strong agentic AI, network collaboration, autonomous decision-making and multienterprise orchestration capabilities. Customers interviewed by Forrester also praised GEP's service and transparency and expressed positive repurchase intent. GEP believes this recognition extends its leadership from procurement and direct materials into the broader supply chain platform market. It also follows a series of major independent analyst assessments placing GEP at the forefront of enterprise procurement and supply chain technology: * Gartner(R) named GEP a Leader in the 2026 Magic Quadrant(TM) for Source-to-Pay Suites. * The Hackett Group named GEP a Leader in its Fall 2026 SolutionMap, with GEP the only provider at the top of the "Sophisticated & Holistic" category across all 15 evaluated areas. * IDC MarketScape named GEP a Leader in its 2026 assessment of AI-enabled direct spend. Together, for GEP, the assessments recognize a common set of strengths: Its comprehensive source-to-pay capabilities, unified platform and data, AI and agentic innovation, and deep procurement expertise. GEP Quantum Intelligence(TM) brings procurement and supply chain capabilities together on an AI-native platform, connecting sourcing, supplier intelligence, multi-tier visibility and risk management with demand signals, supply collaboration and execution. Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. This report is part of a broader collection of Forrester resources, including interactive models, frameworks, tools, data, and access to analyst guidance. For more information, read about Forrester's objectivity here. GEP(R) delivers AI-native procurement and supply chain Quantum Intelligence platform, consulting and services that help global enterprises become more agile and resilient, operate more efficiently and effectively, gain competitive advantage, boost profitability and increase shareholder value. Our customers are the world's best companies, including more than 550 Fortune 500 and Global 2000 industry leaders who rely on GEP to meet ambitious strategic, financial and operational goals. A leader in multiple Gartner Magic Quadrants, GEP's AI-native Quantum Intelligence platform consistently win awards and recognition from industry analysts, research firms and media outlets, including Gartner, IDC, ISG, and Spend Matters. GEP is also regularly ranked a top procurement and supply chain consulting and strategy firm, and a leading managed services provider by ALM, Everest Group, NelsonHall, IDC, ISG and HFS, among others. Headquartered in Clark, New Jersey, GEP has offices and operations centers across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. To learn more, visit www.gep.com. Media Contact SOURCE GEP

GEP makes clean sweep of The Hackett Group's Fall 2026 solutionmap, only provider named 'Top Tech' in every category. September 24, 2026 * GEP earns 12 Top Tech badges, leading Source-to-Pay, Source-to-Contract and every procurement technology category evaluated * Independent assessment of 500+ capabilities, mandatory product demonstrations and verified customer ratings validates GEP's unmatched breadth CLARK, N.J., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - GEP(R), a leading provider of AI-driven procurement and supply chain software, consulting and services for Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises worldwide, announced today that GEP QUANTUM INTELLIGENCE made a clean sweep of The Hackett Group's Fall 2026 SolutionMap, becoming the only provider named Top Tech in every category evaluated. Go HERE to view the analyst report, detailing GEP's 12 Top Tech badges, spanning Source-to-Pay (S2P), Source-to-Contract (S2C) and every individual procurement technology module evaluated. eProcurement, Procure-to-Pay, AP Automation, Contract Lifecycle Management, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Spend Analytics, Risk Management, Intake and Orchestration, and Carbon Management. "Procurement technology decisions carry real organizational risk. When a provider appears in SolutionMap, it means they've earned their place through a process built on 500+ capability criteria, mandatory demonstrations and verified customer ratings - not marketing claims. Buyers can shortlist with confidence," said Bryan DeGraw, Solution Intelligence Principal, The Hackett Group(R). The results reinforce GEP's leadership as a comprehensive AI-native procurement platform, bringing together procurement data, embedded intelligence, AI-driven workflows and governance across a single platform. GEP achieved Top Tech recognition across: * Source-to-Pay (S2P) & Source-to-Contract (S2C) - Top Tech recognition across both major procurement suites * Intake & Orchestration - Recognized for AI-driven workflows, no-code configurability and end-to-end orchestration * Sourcing & Supplier Management - Advanced capabilities supporting sourcing and supplier management across the procurement lifecycle * Spend Analytics & Risk Management - Intelligence and visibility to help procurement teams identify opportunities and manage supplier risk * Procure-to-Pay (P2P), eProcurement & AP Automation - Integrated capabilities spanning requisitioning through payment * Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) - Top Tech recognition for contract management capabilities * Carbon Management - Advanced ESG tracking and decarbonization planning capabilities. About The Hackett Group(R) SolutionMap The Hackett Group's SolutionMap provides an independent, data-driven assessment of procurement technology solutions. The Hackett Group's SolutionMap evaluates procurement technology providers using 500+ capability criteria, mandatory product demonstrations and verified customer ratings, providing procurement leaders with an independent, evidence-based assessment of technology capabilities and customer value. The evaluation combines extensive capability assessments, mandatory demonstrations and verified customer ratings to help procurement leaders compare providers and identify solutions that meet their requirements. GEP(R) delivers AI-native procurement and supply chain Quantum Intelligence platform, consulting and services that help global enterprises become more agile and resilient, operate more efficiently and effectively, gain competitive advantage, boost profitability and increase shareholder value. Our customers are the world's best companies, including more than 550 Fortune 500 and Global 2000 industry leaders who rely on GEP to meet ambitious strategic, financial and operational goals. A leader in multiple Gartner Magic Quadrants, GEP's AI-native Quantum Intelligence platform consistently win awards and recognition from industry analysts, research firms and media outlets, including Gartner, Forrester, IDC, ISG, and Spend Matters. GEP is also regularly ranked a top procurement and supply chain consulting and strategy firm, and a leading managed services provider by ALM, Everest Group, NelsonHall, IDC, ISG and HFS, among others. Headquartered in Clark, New Jersey, GEP has offices and operations centers across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. To learn more, visit www.gep.com.

Businesses continue building buffer stocks in anticipation of further disruption as supply SHORTAGES persist: GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index. 13 Jul, 2026, 20:27 CST * Manufacturers' reports of supply shortages among their highest since late 2022, signaling supply-chain bottlenecks will continue into at least the third quarter * Businesses continued building buffer inventories, driving another month of strong demand for raw materials, commodities and intermediate goods * Demand stayed strong in North America and Asia, but European manufacturers retrenched in June CLARK, N.J., July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index - a leading indicator of supply-chain conditions based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses - showed global supply chain pressures remained elevated in June despite falling oil prices and lower transportation costs, reflecting uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire. Reports from manufacturers of backlogs rising due to shortages of critical inputs were their highest since late 2022. The data suggests supply-chain bottlenecks are likely to persist into at least the third quarter as businesses wait for materials needed to complete customer orders. To guard against further disruption, manufacturers continued building buffer inventories in June. Reports of safety stockpiling increased again and remained at their highest level since January 2023. Demand for raw materials, commodities and intermediate goods remained strong across North America and Asia, reinforcing expectations that supply-chain activity will stay elevated in the coming months as inventories are replenished and existing orders are fulfilled. In contrast, input demand weakened across Europe. "The rise in stockpiling and persistent order backlogs point to one clear conclusion: businesses still don't trust the global trading environment to remain stable," said John Piatek, vice president, consulting, GEP. "Despite lower oil prices and easing transportation costs, companies continue buying ahead because they expect further disruption. While this is encouraging for the global economy in the near term, it also shows manufacturers remain very cautious and are planning for more disruption in international trade." Interpreting the data: Index > 0, supply chain capacity is being stretched. The further above 0, the more stretched supply chains are. Index < 0, supply chain capacity is being underutilized. The further below 0, the more underutilized supply chains are. JUNE 2026 REGIONAL KEY FINDINGS * ASIA: Index fell to 1.95, from 2.96, its lowest level since March. Easing transport cost inflation was a key factor behind the index decline in June. * NORTH AMERICA: Index fell to 1.17, from 1.69, also a three-month low. North American goods producers raised their purchasing activity sharply, however, in response to item shortages and rising backlogs. * EUROPE: Index fell to 1.13, from 1.43. Factories in Europe reduced buying volumes to the greatest degree since the outbreak of the Middle East war, although data shows strong inventory growth. * U.K.: Index fell to 1.05, from 1.34, its lowest level since April as U.K. manufacturers retrench. JUNE 2026 KEY FINDINGS * DEMAND: Purchasing of raw materials, commodities and intermediate goods required by manufacturers to produce remained strong in June. North America and Asia were the principal drivers of this strength as European factories retrenched. In the US, input buying rose at its fastest rate since April 2022. Japan, China and Vietnam were the Asian markets which saw accelerated purchasing expansions. * INVENTORIES: Reports of stockpiled materials rising due to price or supply concerns rose once again in June and were the highest since January 2023, signalling a sustained uplift since the Middle East war began. The data suggest that procurement managers around the globe are holding surpluses to protect against shortages and inflation. * MATERIAL SHORTAGES: The items in short supply indicator decreased in June, indicating some dissipation of shortages across the globe. That said, supply issues remained high by historical standards, with the underlying index recording well above its long-term average. Notably, backlogs of work have risen sharply due to inadequate item availability. * LABOR SHORTAGES: Manufacturing workforces are not inhibiting capacity, as reports of backlogs rising due to labor shortages were aligned with historically average levels. * TRANSPORTATION: With June seeing a sharp decline in global oil prices, the transportation cost indicator subsequently fell. However, excluding April and May, transportation costs were their greatest since June 2022 and still high by historical standards. Note: Full historical data dating back to January 2005 is available for subscription. Please contact [email protected]. The next release of the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index will be 8 a.m. ET, Aug. 12, 2026. About the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index is produced by S&P Global and GEP. It is derived from S&P Global's PMI(R) surveys, sent to companies in over 40 countries, totaling around 27,000 companies. The headline figure is a weighted sum of six sub-indices derived from PMI data, PMI Comments Trackers and PMI Commodity Price & Supply Indicators compiled by S&P Global. * A value above 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being stretched and supply chain volatility is increasing. The further above 0, the greater the extent to which capacity is being stretched. * A value below 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being underutilized, reducing supply chain volatility. The further below 0, the greater the extent to which capacity is being underutilized. GEP(R) delivers AI-native procurement and supply chain solutions that help global enterprises become more agile and resilient, operate more efficiently and effectively, gain competitive advantage, boost profitability and increase shareholder value. Fresh thinking, innovative products, unrivaled domain expertise, smart, passionate people - this is how GEP SOFTWARE(TM), GEP STRATEGY(TM) and GEP MANAGED SERVICES(TM) together deliver procurement and supply chain solutions of unprecedented scale, power and effectiveness. Our customers are the world's best companies, including more than 1,000 Fortune 500 and Global 2000 industry leaders who rely on GEP to meet ambitious strategic, financial and operational goals. A leader in multiple Gartner Magic Quadrants, GEP's cloud-native software and digital business platforms consistently win awards and recognition from industry analysts, research firms and media outlets, including Gartner, Forrester, IDC, ISG, and Spend Matters. GEP is also regularly ranked a top procurement and supply chain consulting and strategy firm, and a leading managed services provider by ALM, Everest Group, NelsonHall, IDC, ISG and HFS, among others. 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