The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain
A curated American 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.
American Supply Chain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Lunr Capital boosts loans ninefold with LoanPro software
Spreadsheet-based lending had become a bottleneck for Lunr as volumes rose, but new software cut errors to near zero and trimmed manual work.
Skeleton launches GrapheneUPS to steady AI data centres
Tighter grid rules are pushing AI data centres towards site-level power smoothing, as Skeleton's system aims to cut connection sizes and protect uptime.
Rockwell expands SecureOT with new industrial cyber services
Manufacturers can now get managed support and remote access tools to reduce OT cyber risk without slowing plant production.
Cellhub launches 5G grocery connectivity programme
Stable store links could help grocers curb outages, prioritise tills and gather data across sites as Cellhub rolls out a 5G managed service.
Factor launches supply chain detection & response platform
Attackers targeting weaker suppliers are pushing enterprises to move from periodic reviews to continuous monitoring and response across vendor networks.
Detroit expo adds startup zone for transport innovators
Nearly 70 first-time exhibitors will join the Detroit event, giving transport buyers a wider look at AI, cybersecurity and connected systems.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis
Blue Yonder named Gartner warehouse leader for 18th time
Exclusive: Celonis says AI fails without context in operations
IDC forecasts record smartphone shipment slump in 2026
Origina expands independent maintenance to SAP customers
Featured News
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
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.
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
Why you need to treat your fulfilment strategy like a marketing campaign
Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Cyber sovereignty - Do we need to wrestle back control from the tech titans?
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Pivoting marketing strategy in the face of a recession
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Supply Chain News
US launches regional semiconductor training network
The move aims to plug a projected shortfall of up to 157,000 workers by 2030 as chip factories expand across the country.
ROC tops NIST fingerprint test in Class B accuracy
Its latest NIST ranking may bolster bids for government identity contracts, after ROC topped Class B slap fingerprint accuracy and cut error rates.
Sonatype expands Firewall to block malicious packages
Malicious open source packages are increasingly slipping past spelling checks, exposing developer data and build systems to supply-chain attacks.
StorONE says Q1 bookings top full-year 2025 on demand
Rising flash prices and hardware shortages are pushing enterprises to buy storage-efficiency software sooner, helping StorONE post a record quarter.
Zapier security chain exposed package publishing risk
A free account could have let attackers alter Zapier-maintained packages and hijack logged-in users' browser sessions, researchers said.
CodeHunter appoints Anurag Jain as Engineering Chief
The hire signals CodeHunter's push to scale pre-execution software security as threats mount across supply chains and development environments.
AI predictive maintenance saves fleets 8.5 hours weekly
Fleets using predictive systems can cut workshop disruption and trim technician bills by up to USD $8,285 a year, a survey found.
Relay secures USD $50 million to fuel small business growth
The funding will help Relay expand among US small firms as it passes USD $1.3 billion in managed deposits and 150,000 customers.
Permiso launches AI agent security tools with Autodesk
Autodesk is among early users as the new controls aim to give security teams runtime visibility into unapproved AI agents and their actions.
RL Jones partners with Amberd.ai on tariff refunds
The rollout aims to cut missed claims and speed filing as customs brokers juggle tariff data, deadlines and border delays across the US-Mexico corridor.
meshIQ adds agentic AI & petabyte telemetry support
Enterprises could cut outages and speed troubleshooting as the update unifies middleware monitoring and analyses petabyte-scale telemetry.
Secureframe summit puts CMMC & AI at federal focus
Federal contractors face rising scrutiny as speakers warned CMMC and AI are becoming central to procurement, resilience and national security.
Airsys opens global headquarters campus in South Carolina
The 60-acre site is set to create 215 jobs and anchor Airsys's US push as data centre cooling demand rises with AI workloads.
Patero & Orilla launch quantum-safe industrial AI platform
Long-lived industrial systems could face fresh cyber risk as the firms tie edge AI to post-quantum encryption for factories and utilities.
AI route optimisation leads US fleet use, survey finds
US fleet managers are using AI route planning to save seven hours a week and trim fuel budgets by 19.3%, a survey found.
A-LIGN & Exostar team up on CMMC defence compliance
Prime defence contractors face fresh contract risks as CMMC checks move into solicitations, threatening supplier delays and award disqualification.
Adam Dimopoulos joins as Chief Information Security Officer
The hire signals a sharper focus on resilience and customer trust as buyers demand stronger governance from identity security suppliers.
Xero flags rising payment delays for US small firms
Cash flow pressure is building for US small firms as payment times lengthened and late invoices rose in Xero's March quarter data.
Penske launches supply chain insight platform & app
Customers can now monitor transport and warehouse activity in real time as rising costs and disruption push firms to unify supply chain data.
Secure.com flags 21 flaws in AI pentest on live stacks
Seven critical weaknesses were found in live production systems over a weekend, showing AI-driven pentests can now uncover basic flaws cheaply.
Job Moves
CodeHunter appoints Anurag Jain as Engineering Chief
KYND hires Aaron Aanenson to lead US cyber insurance
PPDS promotes Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales role
Tom Kellermann joins HITRUST to drive cyber risk leadership
Marc Schriftman named Vice President of Engineering at LeanDNA
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