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
Sync Technologies wins Guidewire's InsurPitch Sydney
Property claims teams could gain faster decisions and fewer disputes after Sync Technologies won Guidewire's InsurPitch Sydney from five finalists.
Kardex launches PortScale for AutoStore in Australia
Warehouses in Australia and New Zealand can now verify picks in real time as Kardex adds weight-based checking to AutoStore ports.
Discs will become relics of the past as gaming goes digital
Gamers face higher prices and less secure ownership as Sony and Microsoft move towards digital-only releases by 2028.
Quantum Australia says programs worth AUD $83.1 million
Independent modelling puts Quantum Australia's national programmes at AUD $83.1 million, after helping launch 15 quantum startups in two years.
Australian logistics workers eye exit amid labour strain
Long hours, compliance pressure and mental strain are prompting many Australian logistics staff to consider quitting within five years.
SAP study warns of AI sprawl across big businesses
SAP's survey of 2,600 executives finds fragmented AI use is limiting returns, with data gaps and weak governance slowing rollout.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Equinix launches managed private cloud service in Australia
Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
DigiCert named leader in Frost trust ecosystem radar
Menlo expands AI agent security for Copilot & Gemini
Featured News
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.
CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity
Organisations now have just 48 hours to patch most flaws, as AI helps attackers weaponise vulnerabilities far faster than before.
Storage to strategy: Everpure pivots to data intelligence
Enterprises wrestling with AI readiness and data sovereignty may gain clearer governance as Everpure adds a new intelligence layer.
Data-driven transport: The future is here
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.
Trane Technologies drives huge energy and cost saving
Data-centre operators face rising power bills as Trane's HFO shift and liquid-cooling push cut emissions and HVAC costs.
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
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.
Expert Columns
The psychology of better decision-making in the real-time enterprise
When AI accelerates the threat, identity governance cannot afford to stand still
Access doesn't disappear in the cloud - It just gets harder to see
Identity the new security perimeter in the age of autonomous AI
The next Australian mining catastrophe won't be a cyberattack: it will be a failed system upgrade
Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, resilience and sovereignty
What Role Does Data Quality Play in Data Governance?
Managing your supplier risk isn't a deadline. It's about your resilience
2026 holiday predictions: The evolving customer journey
Post-quantum cryptography: are we sleepwalking into the next Y2K moment?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Supply Chain News
TMX names Nick De Klerk to lead Global Centre of Excellence
Standardising its international projects, TMX will use a new AI-enabled platform to share expertise as it expands in the US and Europe.
Access doesn't disappear in the cloud - It just gets harder to see
Hybrid critical infrastructure estates are leaving contractor and vendor access unseen, raising compliance and supply chain risk under reformed CIRMP rules.
Equinix launches managed private cloud service in Australia
Australian firms can now shift data-heavy workloads onshore as Equinix's new service promises faster deployment and tighter control over sensitive systems.
Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains
Supermarkets and hospitals could face spoiled stock and medicines after flaws in two widely used refrigeration controller platforms were disclosed.
Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain
Shoppers could face higher prices, fewer choices and longer waits as Australian companies pass on rising supply chain costs.
The next Australian mining catastrophe won't be a cyberattack: it will be a failed system upgrade
Failed system upgrades could disrupt production, safety and payroll in Australian mines more than cyberattacks, as AI and ERP change accelerates.
AI cyber threats rise as Australian incidents surge
Average cybercrime losses for large Australian businesses jumped as AI-enabled attacks became a bigger worry than privacy for many boards.
Teletrac Navman names Sharma as VP Product Management
The hire comes as the fleet software group expands AI and compliance tools to help operators manage mixed-energy vehicles and tighter regulation.
Daikin Park Brisbane wins first industrial WELL Platinum
The 13,609 square metre Murarrie hub has set a national precedent for industrial sites, earning the top WELL rating for occupant health.
Australia data centre boom strains power gear supply
Supply bottlenecks for transformers could delay new data centres as Australia's AI boom intensifies pressure on the power grid.
AIBUILD launches StrataXcel for Australia's strata sector
Victorian strata managers could cut paperwork as the new platform automates invoices, budgets and documents for a sector worth AUD $1.3 trillion.
Millibeam unveils Rakurai handheld counter-drone system
Backed by federal funding, the Australian-made device aims to give soldiers and security teams a lighter way to disrupt fast-evolving drone threats.
Weather-driven demand and the limits of seasonal inventory planning
Retailers risk overstock and shortages because weather-driven demand shifts with seasonal anomalies, not just heat, making winter buying decisions brittle.
Furniture Trader revenue rises 30% to more than AUD $30m
A store-led strategy has helped the Melbourne family retailer outpace a shaky sector, with demand holding up for bulky, in-person purchases.
Origin Energy probes alleged cyber incident over data
Customers face heightened scam risks as Origin Energy investigates claims that a hacker accessed two million records and alerted regulators.
CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance
The top-up will lower borrowing costs for small firms buying solar, batteries and electric vehicles as energy bills and inflation bite.
Australian heavy fleets could save AUD $4.5m on electric
Rising diesel costs are pushing Australian freight operators to accelerate depot charging plans, as JET Charge says savings could reach AUD $4.5 million.
Australia industrial vacancy falls as supply tightens
Lower speculative building and rising costs are squeezing tenant choice, with national industrial vacancy down to 3.7% after two years.
Manhattan adds AI explainability to ActivePlanning
Planners can now see why forecasts changed, as Manhattan embeds plain-language AI explanations inside ActivePlanning rather than forcing spreadsheet checks.
Business email compromise tops LevelBlue cyber incidents
Identity-led attacks are speeding up intrusions, with LevelBlue finding business email compromise accounted for 45 per cent of incidents in Q2 2026.
Job Moves
TMX names Nick De Klerk to lead Global Centre of Excellence
Teletrac Navman names Sharma as VP Product Management
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
