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
Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors
Tax changes could curb early-stage investment even as the Federal Budget backs critical minerals, AI and renewable project delivery.
Creating a more resilient, agile retail organisation
Retailers are using category management to cut waste, avoid empty shelves and respond faster to cost-of-living pressures and supply shocks.
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Australian budget boosts AI, but cyber gaps remain
Despite welcome AI funding, tech leaders say small firms still lack the cyber defences needed to adopt new tools safely.
Bunji pet treats hit Ritchies stores in national rollout
Shoppers will soon find the Indigenous-owned range in 70 Ritchies IGA stores, as Bunji expands to more than 200 independents nationwide this month.
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ECI launches Deacom ERP for Australian manufacturers
Australian batch manufacturers gain single-system control of finance, quality and traceability as ECI rolls out Deacom ERP amid labour and supply pressure.
Compliance is not the same as resilience: What Australian organisations are missing beyond the Essential Eight
Australian firms face growing cyber gaps as insurers and clients demand evidence of controls beyond the Essential Eight, amid new AI threats.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Asia Pacific governments boost sovereign AI priorities
Strike Graph launches Trust Chain for supplier risk
Infios named Gartner warehouse management leader again
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Featured News
From airlines to packaging: How Gurobi optimises workflows
Gurobi clients are experiencing significant, compounding benefits from the utilisation of effective optimisation.
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
Many firms cannot see where their AI agents are, leaving identity, policy and supply-chain risks to grow as deployments scale.
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
Creating a more resilient, agile retail organisation
Compliance is not the same as resilience: What Australian organisations are missing beyond the Essential Eight
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Spinning to success: MAAP CFO reveals growth strategy with Annexa
Why frontline mobility is becoming an operational intelligence layer
Modern slavery reporting is forcing manufacturers to rethink labour practices at home
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Supply Chain News
Melbourne supermarket chain overhauls systems with AIBUILD
Melbourne supermarket network uses AIBUILD to connect sales, stock and deliveries, with real-time systems now handling more than 2,000 orders a day.
KnowBe4 adds AI secure coding training with partner
Organisations using AI-assisted development can now get specialist secure coding training as KnowBe4 expands its library for technical teams.
Mars to invest AUD $200 million in Australian plants
The spending will add 60 jobs in regional Victoria and bolster local supply chains as Mars expands Australian pet food production by 2027.
Fuel prices & rates reshape Australia's construction
Higher fuel and borrowing costs are starting to squeeze builders, with insolvencies likely to rise if Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist.
Harmon cuts onboarding time 70% with Avetta overhaul
The overhaul helped the mining freight operator win bigger contracts, as manual compliance gaps had been slowing growth and exposing safety risks.
Infios named Gartner warehouse management leader again
Rising demand for warehouse software is boosting Infios, which has again been ranked by Gartner as a Leader and Customers' Choice.
Australian small business sales rise 7.2% in Q1 2026
Momentum stayed firm for Australian small businesses in the March quarter, as sales, jobs and wages all rose despite higher fuel costs.
Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer
The move signals Radaro’s push to win more enterprise logistics clients as demand grows for faster, more visible last mile delivery.
Amazon ad revenue surges 62% in Australia, says Pattern
Amazon's ad business is now outpacing major rivals in Australia, as Pattern estimates annual revenue reached USD $392 million in 2025.
Spinning to success: MAAP CFO reveals growth strategy with Annexa
Integrated finance and inventory systems are helping MAAP avoid operational drag as the cycling brand expands across eight countries.
Microlise launches AI distraction cameras for fleets
Fleet managers in Australia gain real-time alerts on fatigue and distraction as scrutiny of heavy vehicle safety intensifies.
Ip.Glass modernises Baiada Poultry's network with Fortinet
The poultry producer can now segment systems during a cyber incident, helping cut the risk of costly outages across its supply chain.
Dematic launches Multishuttle FD storage system in Australia
Australian warehouse operators could gain denser storage without heavy upfront spending as Dematic rolls out a modular system for slower-moving stock.
Manhattan goes live at GPC Brisbane warehouse centre
Brisbane distribution staff are set for faster picking and better stock accuracy after GPC replaced legacy warehouse systems with Manhattan Active.
Modern slavery reporting is forcing manufacturers to rethink labour practices at home
Tighter disclosure rules are exposing pay, hours and subcontracting gaps in Australian factories, raising exploitation and reputational risks.
White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing
Procurement teams in defence and critical infrastructure may now view White Rook Cyber more favourably after its CREST testing approval.
Multimedia Technology lands Cygnett Australian power deal
National resellers will gain local stock and support as Multimedia Technology adds Cygnett’s portable power range to its Australian line-up.
Melbourne to host combined cyber security conferences
More than 500 senior leaders will gather in Melbourne next July as cyber risk, AI and resilience pressures push security teams to align.
Australian cyber resilience gap widens as recovery plans lag
Only a third of Australian organisations have tested cyber recovery plans, leaving many exposed despite high confidence in detection and response.
AI agents set to wipe out middle managers, says Quanton chief
Australian firms may soon run with far fewer managers as AI agents take over tasks once done by lawyers and analysts.
Job Moves
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
Chris Ellis joins Collabra to drive AI automation for business
WiseTech Global names Zubin Appoo as new Chief Executive
Discovery Consulting appoints Su Soe to lead SAP S/4HANA practice
