The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Supply Chain.
What to know about Supply Chain
Supply chain management encompasses the intricate network of processes involved in producing and distributing goods and services, linking manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers. In today's rapidly evolving business environment, supply chains face numerous challenges, including cybersecurity risks, sustainability expectations, and technological disruptions.
Recent stories highlight the growing importance of resilience and security within supply chains, emphasizing the need for proactive approaches to manage cyber risks and maintain operational continuity. Advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT, and cloud-based solutions are reshaping how organizations optimize supply chain visibility, efficiency, and transparency.
Moreover, sustainability has become a critical consideration, driving organizations to adopt greener practices and transparent reporting. The integration of digital tools and automation supports this transition, enabling more agile and sustainable supply chain networks.
Whether addressing digital transformation, managing geopolitical risks, or navigating current economic pressures, exploring these stories can provide valuable insights into managing and advancing modern supply chains effectively.
Australian Supply Chain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Aon sees Australian construction growth driven by defence
Labour shortages, rising costs and tighter regulation are threatening delivery on Australia's construction pipeline despite robust defence-led demand.
Governed choice: the key to scaling AI safely in Australian business
Many Australian firms are failing to turn AI pilots into scalable gains because scattered tools are outpacing governance and business context.
Cyber risk in education now extends far beyond the school gate
Thousands of schools faced disruption after a vendor breach exposed how learning platforms and cloud services can halt teaching and assessments.
AI delivers measurable gains at Coles, bank & law firm
Australian firms are starting to reap AI gains in productivity and customer service, but trust and pricing models are now under pressure.
ThreeSixty names Andrejs Millers as Head of Data Analytics
The hire strengthens ThreeSixty's push to meet rising demand for supply chain modelling as retailers and manufacturers seek lower freight costs.
Cooee lands Qantas deal for native snacks on flights
The airline deal puts an Indigenous-owned snack brand in front of hundreds of thousands of passengers and tests its ability to scale supply.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Featured News
OVHcloud launches APAC Local Zone with Datacentre220
New Zealand firms gain a local cloud option as OVHCloud opens its first Asia-Pacific zone in Auckland, boosting resilience and data sovereignty.
Dell numbers the days for hyperconverged infrastructure
Rising hypervisor costs and AI demand are pushing customers towards disaggregated systems, as Dell says HCI is becoming too expensive and inflexible.
From airlines to packaging: How Gurobi optimises workflows
Gurobi clients are experiencing significant, compounding benefits from the utilisation of effective optimisation.
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
Many firms cannot see where their AI agents are, leaving identity, policy and supply-chain risks to grow as deployments scale.
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Fleet operators could save millions by using telematics to curb idling, harsh driving and waste as fuel prices keep climbing.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Expert Columns
Governed choice: the key to scaling AI safely in Australian business
Cyber risk in education now extends far beyond the school gate
Why you need to treat your fulfilment strategy like a marketing campaign
Why Australian SMEs can't afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought
Business resilience in an age of uncertainty
Creating a more resilient, agile retail organisation
Compliance is not the same as resilience: What Australian organisations are missing beyond the Essential Eight
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Spinning to success: MAAP CFO reveals growth strategy with Annexa
Why frontline mobility is becoming an operational intelligence layer
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Supply Chain News
AI tools cut hospitality bookkeeping pressure in Australia
Tight margins and labour shortages are pushing cafés, restaurants and bars to automate receipts and invoices, cutting hours of admin work.
ASX 200 firms hit by infostealer infections: report
UpGuard says exposed credentials and supplier risk leave Australia's biggest listed firms vulnerable, despite a modest rise in security scores.
Why Australian SMEs can't afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought
Rising attack volumes are exposing under-resourced SMEs to downtime, lost contracts and regulatory risk unless security is built in now.
Ordermentum secures AUD $55 million backing from Five V
The funding will help the hospitality software group hire, expand AI tools and buy smaller rivals as venues face rising costs.
Australian shoppers wary of social commerce security
Most Australian buyers say security fears, late deliveries and poor tracking are undermining social commerce, despite rising use of the channels.
CEFC backs Sunswap electric refrigeration for fleets
More than 100 refrigerated trailers could switch from diesel as AUD $10 million funds electric units for food and medicine supply chains.
Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain
Rising diesel prices and tighter rules are squeezing operators, with many warning that cashflow and driver shortages could tip them into failure.
Business resilience in an age of uncertainty
Australian firms are shifting from lean efficiency to resilience, using AI, diversified suppliers and shorter planning cycles to absorb shocks and grow.
Australia tightens data centre scrutiny amid AI boom
Australia tightens data centre approvals as governments weigh AI power, water and jobs against AUD $51.9 billion of NSW pipeline projects.
Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts
Most Australian chief executives are using AI to reshape work and boost skills, with only one in five planning hiring cuts.
Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors
Tax changes could curb early-stage investment even as the Federal Budget backs critical minerals, AI and renewable project delivery.
Creating a more resilient, agile retail organisation
Retailers are using category management to cut waste, avoid empty shelves and respond faster to cost-of-living pressures and supply shocks.
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Australian budget boosts AI, but cyber gaps remain
Despite welcome AI funding, tech leaders say small firms still lack the cyber defences needed to adopt new tools safely.
Bunji pet treats hit Ritchies stores in national rollout
Shoppers will soon find the Indigenous-owned range in 70 Ritchies IGA stores, as Bunji expands to more than 200 independents nationwide this month.
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ECI launches Deacom ERP for Australian manufacturers
Australian batch manufacturers gain single-system control of finance, quality and traceability as ECI rolls out Deacom ERP amid labour and supply pressure.
Compliance is not the same as resilience: What Australian organisations are missing beyond the Essential Eight
Australian firms face growing cyber gaps as insurers and clients demand evidence of controls beyond the Essential Eight, amid new AI threats.
Melbourne supermarket chain overhauls systems with AIBUILD
Melbourne supermarket network uses AIBUILD to connect sales, stock and deliveries, with real-time systems now handling more than 2,000 orders a day.
KnowBe4 adds AI secure coding training with partner
Organisations using AI-assisted development can now get specialist secure coding training as KnowBe4 expands its library for technical teams.
Mars to invest AUD $200 million in Australian plants
The spending will add 60 jobs in regional Victoria and bolster local supply chains as Mars expands Australian pet food production by 2027.
Fuel prices & rates reshape Australia's construction
Higher fuel and borrowing costs are starting to squeeze builders, with insolvencies likely to rise if Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist.
Job Moves
ThreeSixty names Andrejs Millers as Head of Data Analytics
Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer
Argon & Co promotes four as AI-led transformation shifts
Kinetic IT names Dean Langenbach as new chief executive
Cake.Shop hires Rhiannon Brown to lead commercial push
Myriota names George Kanuck chief operating officer
Aon names Alistair Clarke Head of Specialty in Australia
Chris Ellis joins Collabra to drive AI automation for business
WiseTech Global names Zubin Appoo as new Chief Executive
