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Kiwi Edition · 2026

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.

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Recent Supply Chain News

Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans
Data Protection

Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans

Datacom survey finds New Zealand firms are confident in cyber defences but lag badly on recovery plans, raising outage risks.

Last month

Scentian Bio raises GBP £5.5 million for food sensor
Application Performance Monitoring

Scentian Bio raises GBP £5.5 million for food sensor

Scentian Bio raises GBP £5.5 million as it prepares to ship a handheld AI biosensor that can spot food quality problems earlier.

Last month

Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand
IT Industry

Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand

Trust Panda opens Auckland hub with local YubiKey stock for New Zealand buyers as phishing fears drive demand for stronger authentication.

Last month

Primary export growth lifts demand for industrial property
Productivity

Primary export growth lifts demand for industrial property

Calder Stewart says export-led demand is spurring more logistics and cold storage builds, with its next three to five years of work potentially doubling.

Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Synnex New Zealand lifts profit as revenue barely grows
Capital Management

Synnex New Zealand lifts profit as revenue barely grows

Synnex New Zealand lifts annual profit to NZD $2.49 million on stronger margins, despite minimal revenue growth and weaker cash flow.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury distribution hub
Robotics

NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury distribution hub

NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury hub, consolidating five centres into one high-speed, solar-backed national distribution site.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Xero outlines smoother NZ year-end workflow for firms
Software Updates

Xero outlines smoother NZ year-end workflow for firms

Xero unveils an automated year-end workflow for NZ accountants, cutting manual rollovers and sharpening reconciliation and client reviews.

Thu, 12th Mar 2026

'Shadow AI' misuse emerges as key cyber threat in NZ
Data Protection

'Shadow AI' misuse emerges as key cyber threat in NZ

'Shadow AI' misuse by staff has surged as a top cyber threat for New Zealand firms, fuelling rising losses and extortion pressures.

Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Women in transport tech: How diverse teams keep freight moving
Marketing

Women in transport tech: How diverse teams keep freight moving

Women at MyTrucking are reshaping transport tech, blending empathy with efficiency to keep freight moving in smarter, more human ways.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals
Education, Learning & Training

The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals

Integrated security systems are quietly becoming ESG powerhouses, slashing energy use, waste and risks across global supply chains.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

CorPlan attains IBM Platinum status for Planning Analytics
Small Business

CorPlan attains IBM Platinum status for Planning Analytics

New Zealand consultancy CorPlan has attained IBM's top-tier Platinum Partner status for Planning Analytics data and AI solutions delivery.

Wed, 4th Mar 2026

AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent
Cloud Services

AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent

AoFrio posts record NZD $83.2 million revenue as EBITDA jumps 40%, but tariff headwinds leave sales short of guidance for the year.

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Gallagher Security names Josh Arnold Chief Product Lead
Intelligent systems

Gallagher Security names Josh Arnold Chief Product Lead

Gallagher Security appoints Josh Arnold as Chief Product Officer to steer global device, platform and service strategy amid rapid AI-led change.

Tue, 24th Feb 2026

Daikin opens NZ hub reusing refrigerant to cut emissions
Sustainability

Daikin opens NZ hub reusing refrigerant to cut emissions

Daikin opens Christchurch hub using reclaimed refrigerant in its own systems, cutting emissions and tightening NZ HVAC supply chains.

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026

Auckland, Northland most at risk in NZ resilience index
Māori

Auckland, Northland most at risk in NZ resilience index

Auckland and Northland top a new index of New Zealand's most fragile infrastructure, as experts urge maintenance-first spending on resilience.

Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Hectre raises NZD $12m to power AI fruit data push
Big Data

Hectre raises NZD $12m to power AI fruit data push

Auckland agritech firm Hectre raises NZD $12m in an oversubscribed Series A to scale its AI-powered fruit data platform globally.

Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Fantasy dairy league turns real New Zealand cows into stars
Gaming

Fantasy dairy league turns real New Zealand cows into stars

Meadow Fresh launches a fantasy league where real New Zealand cows earn points via smart-collar data, with NZD $20,000 up for grabs.

Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Enatel opens new Christchurch hub to power exports
Automotive

Enatel opens new Christchurch hub to power exports

Enatel opens a new multi-million-dollar Christchurch hub, uniting 200 staff to scale high-tech battery charger exports from New Zealand.

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

Oravida turns to solar to power export-focused growth
Sustainability

Oravida turns to solar to power export-focused growth

Oravida powers its Bay of Plenty bottling plant with a new solar farm as it chases export growth and stricter hotel sustainability demands.

Thu, 5th Feb 2026

New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
IT Industry

New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury

Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.

Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Job Moves