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
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.
Cornelis adds federal partners for AI & HPC networking
Federal buyers of AI and HPC systems will gain wider access to Cornelis’s CN5000 platform through new partners ASI Corp, CTG Federal and TVAR Solutions.
CleanStart launches shell-less read-only containers
Existing deployments can gain stronger protection against post-compromise persistence without changing Dockerfiles, CI/CD pipelines or runtime workflows.
Akto widens AI agent security with new integrations
Native checks will now flag prompt injection and data leakage across more of the AI agent stack as enterprises push systems into production.
Agiloft launches Astra AI contract platform with free tier
A free entry point could speed adoption of contract AI as teams weigh sensitive data controls against rising compliance and commercial risks.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Strike Graph launches Trust Chain for supplier risk
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Featured News
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
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
From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Supply Chain News
AutoZone completes Google Cloud migration, eyes AI
The retailer says the shift will improve system performance and set up its next phase of AI tools for operations and internal workflows.
Tenable flags Microsoft GitHub workflow flaw risking code
A flaw in a Microsoft GitHub workflow could let attackers run unauthorised code and steal repository secrets, Tenable said.
SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets
Ghost assets can distort reporting and compliance, with SoloTruth's new platform aiming to keep fixed-asset records aligned with reality.
Blancco, ERI & Start Campus tout greener IT
Rising e-waste and AI demand are pushing firms to pair secure device reuse with lower-impact data centre engineering.
Neato raises USD $25 million to expand beyond Amazon
The funding will open new warehouses in Las Vegas and Chicago as the company pushes its marketplace model into more sales channels.
Thoro launches CoreFlex with Orbbec 3D cameras
OEMs could cut development time as Thoro's CoreFlex uses Orbbec 3D cameras to run autonomous functions across multiple industrial vehicles.
Vertiv buys BMarko to boost AI data centre capacity
The deal gives Vertiv more in-house fabrication as AI-driven data centre demand forces suppliers to speed up delivery and expand capacity.
Corvus launches Trident for real-time warehouse tracking
Missed scans can leave stock records out of step with goods on the floor, driving errors and write-offs in busy warehouses.
Mythos model sparks warnings over AI cyber threats
Enterprises face faster phishing, deepfakes and automated exploits as security leaders say existing controls lag behind frontier AI models.
Everspin signs Microchip deal for second MRAM source
Customers in industrial, aerospace and automotive markets get a second US MRAM source as Everspin seeks to reduce supply disruption risk.
Canals launches AI platform for wholesale distributors
The new system is aimed at cutting manual work for wholesalers by speeding invoice matching, order tracking and customer replies.
Unanet, Xpedeon expand North America construction tie-up
Contractors in North America will gain a single flow of data from pipeline tracking to invoicing as two construction software systems are linked.
Honda picks Macrium for US factory backup & recovery
Honda aims to cut costly production stoppages, as outages can run above USD $100,000 an hour in manufacturing and disrupt plant operations.
BlueFlag lifts Series A after rapid revenue growth
Adoption among big enterprises has helped the cybersecurity start-up secure USD $28 million, as it expands tools for AI-driven software development.
Square report says regulars drive local business revenue
Regulars generate six times more revenue and link neighbouring firms in 'network effect' that keeps local spending circulating, says Square.
Morphisec adds AI defence to anti-ransomware suite
Morphisec unveils Adaptive AI Defence to spot shadow AI, block compromised agents and thwart AI-driven ransomware in real time.
Firms test just 32% of attack surface, study finds
Organisations test just a third of their attack surface as reliance on agentic AI grows, raising fresh concerns over unseen cyber risks.
Sphera lands five-year US deal for hazardous software
Sphera wins five-year sole-source US defence deal to modernise hazardous materials software across military and federal agencies.
BackOps secures USD $26m to automate logistics chains
BackOps secures USD $26m Series A to scale AI-driven logistics tools that automate exception handling and cut manual supply chain work.
Spreetail unveils BEx real-time brand performance hub
Spreetail launches BEx, a real-time performance hub giving brand partners live insight across marketplaces, ads, fulfilment and finance.
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