The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain
A curated UK 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.
UK Supply Chain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Netcompany launches Trader Support Service for HMRC
Businesses moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland can now use a revamped free service, after more than 50,000 pilot declarations.
UK growth sectors warn demand will outstrip capacity
Only one in 10 senior executives are very confident they can add capacity fast enough, as bottlenecks threaten growth in four key sectors.
THG Fulfil AutoStore lifts Footasylum output by 212%
Footasylum's automated distribution centre is now handling orders with 212% more output after THG Fulfil's first external AutoStore install.
UK firms urged to prepare for new cyber security bill
Businesses face tighter reporting deadlines and larger fines under proposed rules that would also pull more suppliers into scope for the first time.
Morrisons picks Logile for labour planning overhaul
The deal should give Morrisons a clearer view of staffing needs across 1,474 sites, replacing manual planning with software tied to demand forecasts.
UK Connect Defence launches 5G satellite broadband kit
The rugged unit is aimed at remote defence and humanitarian sites, letting up to 100 users get broadband in minutes without extra infrastructure.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
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
Oracle launches Fusion Claw for autonomous business tasks
Kingston holds global DRAM module lead with 62% share
Featured News
DesignVerse targets U.S. firms with private cloud AI tools
DesignVerse is targeting U.S. aviation, defence and finance clients with on-premise AI tools as data sovereignty concerns reshape vendor choice.
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.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Expert Columns
Security Learnings from the Open Source Front Line
What it takes to make warehouse automation work
The Next Evolution of Data Centres Isn't Technology. It's People
Data Governance in the AI Era: Why One-Off Projects Fail
The working capital hiding on warehouse shelves
The Top Cool Intelligence Trends of 2027
Engineering for operations: going from security to insight
Why firms are now looking for AS9100 certification
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
Simple but secure: solving blockchain's biggest UX challenge
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
DesignVerse targets U.S. firms with private cloud AI tools
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Semperis' Hargraves says real-time documentation boosts cyber resilience
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Recent Supply Chain News
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.
Hitachi Energy expands Celonis AI partnership on supply
The move aims to help the power equipment maker spot supply snags sooner and speed delivery as demand for grid hardware keeps rising.
Photon Bridge raises €10 million for AI laser scale-up
The Eindhoven startup says the cash will help ease a laser bottleneck as AI data centres demand millions of units a year.
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.
Forescout warns of global exposure in refrigeration systems
Researchers found nearly 13,000 exposed refrigeration services in 99 countries, widening fears that remote access could disrupt food, medicine and storage.
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.
TD SYNNEX signs KUKA robot distribution deal
Partners in five launch markets will gain access to KUKA's autonomous mobile robots as TD SYNNEX pushes into industrial automation.
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.
Manufacturers urged to treat decarbonisation as growth
A new report says manufacturers risk missing out on lower costs and fresh sales unless they link emissions cuts to clear business returns.
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.
Oracle launches Claw-powered supply chain agentic apps
The tools aim to help supply chain teams cut waste, balance scarce capacity and speed approved decisions across planning, logistics and procurement.
Oracle adds semantic layer to Autonomous AI Lakehouse
The update aims to help firms and AI agents make better decisions from enterprise data by adding shared definitions, governance and planning tools.
Oracle unveils 25 agentic AI apps across Fusion Cloud
The update lets finance, HR and supply chain teams delegate more complex tasks to AI agents while keeping approvals and controls in place.
Google uncovers brief AOMEI supply chain malware attack
Systems that polled AOMEI's update servers at the wrong moment could have pulled malicious files in the brief April-to-July tampering window.
Job Moves
Core to Cloud names David Brown as Managing Director
Peri UK appoints Craig McDonnell as Engineering Director
TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as portfolio director
TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as UK director
Unit4 appoints Anja Sadock as chief marketing officer
MicroCare appoints Sean Gallimore as Chief Operating Officer
Jen Modi joins Barrier Networks as Regional Sales Director
Epicor names Vaibhav Vohra as Chief Executive Officer
Solid State Logic names Algam EKO Italy distributor
