The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi Supply Chain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
New Zealand grocers widen ranges, boosting shelving demand
Broader product ranges are forcing New Zealand grocers to squeeze more stock into existing sites, lifting demand for shelving and racking.
Briscoe Group overhauls NZ supply chain with new hub
Store shelves should stay fuller as Briscoe Group shifts more stock into a larger Drury hub and cuts excess inventory across its chain.
Auckland warehouses squeeze more stock into same space
Higher Auckland land costs are pushing warehouse operators to boost pallet capacity inside existing buildings, with some projects adding about 5,000 positions.
SAP to test AI model on International Space Station
The trial could sharpen early-warning analytics for factories and supply chains, as the model runs in orbit without waiting for Earth-based analysis.
PortConnect links New Zealand port data to CargoWise
Freight forwarders in New Zealand can now see container-level port events inside CargoWise, improving visibility and helping to cut demurrage delays.
Paddock to Pantry plans 20 New Zealand supermarket openings
The expansion could create up to 1,000 jobs as the independent grocer seeks finance for a wider rollout beyond its current two stores.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Collins urges new thinking on cybersecurity decisions
Infrastructure Flexibility Becomes A Competitive Advantage As Uncertainty Mounts
Intralogistics market set to hit USD $133bn by 2030
Sphera named leader in Verdantix risk intelligence
The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Complexity
Featured News
'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures
Rising attacks on connected factories are pushing regulators to require proof of security from shipment through service, Rockwell says.
Filigran: Does your CISO know enough?
CISOs are under pressure to answer boardroom questions on exposure in minutes, as Filigran pushes CTEM and open-source validation tools.
Rimini Street offers AI magic without the forced ERP migration
CIOs can keep existing ERP systems and still adopt agentic AI, as Rimini Street pitches a cheaper path away from vendor-led migrations.
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AI models expose new attack surfaces through misconfiguration
Misconfigured models are giving attackers a fresh route into cloud systems, raising the risk of data theft and service compromise.
Thermomix moves HQ to Melbourne to capture Aussie kitchens
The shift will bring the appliance maker closer to eastern customers, as Australia and New Zealand now account for most of its sales.
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.
Smart stuff in Dell's simplified approach to the venerable PC
Businesses need not necessarily rush to replace working PCs for AI, as Dell says those with accelerators can still handle workloads.
Expert Columns
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Data Governance in the AI Era: Why One-Off Projects Fail
The working capital hiding on warehouse shelves
AI, quantum computing and the future of cyber threats
Why Australia's energy transition depends on modern digital foundations
Fluent is not factual: Why AI needs verified data in APAC
The Top Cool Intelligence Trends of 2027
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Supply Chain News
Adobe widens AI agents across creative & marketing tools
Adobe is trying to keep its software central as generative AI spreads, by letting customers use its tools alongside outside models and agents.
Datadog flags fourfold rise in cloud vulnerabilities
The report says cloud teams are exposing more systems to attack, with high or critical vulnerabilities rising from four to about 16 in nine months.
Rubrik adds cyber recovery tools for GitHub & Azure
Security teams can now spot suspicious repository activity and restore only malicious changes in GitHub and Azure DevOps after identity-based attacks.
Asia Pacific industrial demand lags as tenants wait
Longer decision times are leaving industrial landlords with a gap between requirements and signed leases across Asia Pacific, JLL said.
C.H. Robinson expands AI into ocean, air & customs
Customers are getting quotes in minutes as the freight broker's new AI agents cut ocean, air and customs processing times and reduce manual work.
Forrester warns of shadow AI surge in Asia Pacific
A governance gap could leave large Asia Pacific firms exposed, with Forrester predicting shadow AI agents will outnumber approved ones by 10 to 1.
Blue Yonder launches AI-native order management tool
Retailers and distributors are being offered tighter control over inventory, cancellations and fulfilment costs as Blue Yonder adds AI agents to order management.
VAST Data says 14 customers committed USD $10 billion
Four customers each committed more than USD $1 billion as demand for AI storage systems pushed VAST's aggregate customer pledges above USD $10 billion.
JFrog adds AI security controls for developer tools
Security teams can now spot unauthorised AI tools on developer machines before they reach production, as JFrog extends its controls.
Hackers abuse trusted AI tools to breach organisations
Attackers are abusing approved AI and admin tools to move through networks in minutes, making traditional trust-based defences far less reliable.
Black Kite adds quantum readiness to supplier cyber ratings
Companies can now see which suppliers are already moving towards quantum-safe encryption, as Black Kite folds the new checks into its cyber ratings.
Schneider Electric launches modular AI data centre design
Rising demand for AI computing is pushing operators towards repeatable builds, and Schneider Electric says its new modular design can speed deployments.
Lab 1 warns breach data now exposes thousands more firms
The findings show stolen files can reach far beyond the named victim, with the median breach now exposing data linked to 542 other organisations.
JLL warns of AI skills gap in Asia Pacific facilities
Nearly 70% of organisations have already suffered disruption from labour shortages or AI skills gaps, JLL says, as adoption accelerates.
LG Electronics lifts profit as vehicle systems surge
Vehicle systems and subscriptions helped offset softer TV demand, as operating profit for the first nine months climbed 55.9 per cent to KRW 4.03 trillion.
Australia construction costs rise 1.0% as momentum returns
Builders and developers face tighter margins as the latest Cordell index shows national construction costs climbed 1.0% in the September quarter.
Oracle NetSuite unveils new AI tools for cloud ERP
Businesses could automate more finance and operations work as NetSuite adds AI Workspaces, agents and wider access to external models.
Zero100 launches Peerworks for agentic supply chains
The initiative aims to give supply chain teams practical guidance on agentic AI, as large firms seek to link planning, sourcing and inventory decisions.
QuickAIBuy launches first paid review service for buyers
A standard review costs USD $79 and aims to help B2B buyers avoid committing to orders before evidence on suppliers, freight and margins is checked.
JFrog names nine winners of software supply chain awards
The inaugural prizes highlight a wider shift as large enterprises tighten oversight of code, AI models and other assets moving through development pipelines.
Job Moves
Gallagher Security names Josh Arnold Chief Product Lead
Desmond Ling appointed managing director NZ to lead MacGear
DLA Piper expands New Zealand team with senior promotions & hires
Peter Reidy returning to KiwiRail as CEO
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Microsoft New Zealand appoints Hayley Horan as SaaS Partner Lead
KiwiRail CEO abandons sinking ship as strike threatens to cripple transport
