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
Smart CT boosts stock by a third after 10,000 buys
Extra warehouse parts will help Smart CT meet demand from new contracts across government, health and retail customers in Europe and beyond.
World Cup spending to hit GBP £4.5bn, warns survey
Retailers face stock shortages as 84% of fans say they will travel for unavailable items, with average losses pegged at GBP £116,836.
UK tech firms urged to seize Japan investment deal
Britain's tech groups could tap fresh funding and customers as Japan seeks overseas partners in semiconductors, AI and clean energy.
Ethiack says vulnerabilities jumped 106% in a year
Exploited software flaws are now overtaking stolen passwords as the main breach route, sharpening pressure on security teams to patch faster.
Retailers lack AI strategy despite competitive pressure
The gap leaves many retailers exposed, as most feel pressure to adopt AI yet fewer than half have a clear plan for doing so.
UK fraud losses rise as AI scams drive new warnings
Industry experts warn that reimbursement is masking the scale of scams, as APP losses climbed 19% to GBP £576.4 million last year.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
JFrog named leader in Gartner's software security quadrant
Blue Yonder unveils new AI tools for supply chains
RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis
Blue Yonder named Gartner warehouse leader for 18th time
Altnets warns AI boom is straining connectivity networks
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.
Expert Columns
Why CFOs are becoming the new owners of operational intelligence
Your bottle cooler knows more than your data team: Here's how it unlocks agentic AI
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Your proprietary data is a powerful PR asset you're not using
How AI Is changing enterprise storage security
Data value chain seen as next step for enterprises
Why you need to treat your fulfilment strategy like a marketing campaign
The new UK cyber survey is out, but here's what the numbers aren't telling you
The silent vulnerability of the 'Heart of Europe': Why Belgian SMEs are falling behind in software security
Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Supply Chain News
SolarWinds appoints Justin Henkel as chief security officer
The hire comes as customers scrutinise SolarWinds' security posture more closely after its 2020 breach and rising cyber risk across software suppliers.
UK firms boost cyber security spend amid talent gap
More than half of UK technology leaders now rank cyber risk as their top concern, even as hiring shortages threaten security plans.
Chainguard launches scanner to block npm malware greyware
The tool has already blocked more than 52,000 risky npm packages as supply chain attacks continue to hit software teams.
Diamond Logistics eCommerce volumes beat forecasts
The UK fulfilment group is seeing steady order flow despite weak consumer confidence, with volumes running 15% above its forecast.
Sitehop trials payment security tech with major retailer
The trial could help retailers harden payment networks without replacing legacy kit, as cyber attacks and PCI DSS 4.0 pressure mount.
EcoOnline & J.S. Held join forces on workplace safety
Workers are pushing employers to improve safety, as a new survey found most want more digital tools and clearer crisis plans.
UK shoppers favour faster delivery amid retail shift
Next-day and signed-for parcels are gaining ground as UK shoppers prioritise speed and certainty at checkout, Scurri said.
Antevia wins JOSCAR supplier status for private 5G
The listing gives Antevia a quicker route into tightly controlled UK supply chains, easing procurement for its private 5G network offering.
Report: UK firms struggle to map supply chain cyber threats
Only 6% of respondents can map supplier exposure in under four hours after an incident, leaving UK firms vulnerable to longer outages.
UK small business profits rise as late payments bite
Cash-flow strain is deepening for UK SMEs, even as profits rose 7.4% and nearly half of invoices were still overdue, Sage said.
Renewtech rebrand brings Harrogate IT firm into Europe
British customers will gain access to a larger stock of refurbished enterprise hardware as Harrogate-based Renewtech UK joins a six-country European group.
Kingston expands industrial memory for embedded systems
System designers and OEMs gain longer-term supply and support as Kingston adds industrial memory and SSDs for harsher, high-uptime deployments.
Scotland data centre charter sets five green principles
Developers face fresh planning pressure as the charter demands renewable power, low water use and heat links for new Scottish sites.
UK shoppers expect faster product drops, survey finds
Social media is pushing retailers to restock faster, as 65% of UK shoppers now expect technology to keep viral items available.
Patchworks launches AI Studio for integration prompts
The new platform aims to cut retail integration setup from weeks to hours, as businesses seek faster links between storefronts, ERP and warehouse systems.
UK firms see quantum computing as a practical tool
Many large UK businesses are already piloting quantum computing as a means to tackle cost-heavy optimisation tasks and AI bottlenecks.
Centrica names Chameleon as smart meter display partner
More UK households could get real-time energy usage data as Centrica adds Chameleon to bolster smart meter rollout supply capacity.
Poindexter Labs raises GBP £2 million seed funding
The London-based AI data start-up has won support as demand grows for specialist training datasets for reasoning-heavy models.
UK firms say infrastructure gaps slow green efforts
Britain's green push is being hampered by patchy charging, poor data and weak supply-chain transparency, executives say.
OneAdvanced adds AI tools to IQ for regulated sectors
Customers in regulated sectors can now access AI workflow and compliance tools as OneAdvanced expands its IQ platform across six markets.
Job Moves
Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding
Vertiv appoints Frieda He as Chief Procurement Officer
Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
HSS ProService appoints Sam Davies as Supply Chain Director
Paxon appoints Anthony Heath as Business Development Manager
Expereo appoints Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer
SUSE revamps structure to boost digital sovereignty focus
Sky Business joins Technology Supply Chain as patron
Scottish Continuity appoints Alison Stone as new Chair
