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
TechWorks widens AESIN to aerospace, defence & more
The move opens the network to aerospace, defence and industrial firms grappling with the same software, security and systems challenges as automakers.
Trust, AI, and quantum technologies in the new logic of state power
States risk losing strategic autonomy as cloud, chip and cryptographic dependencies spread beyond borders and into foreign-controlled systems.
Why maritime and offshore leaders are sinking physical SIMs for global connectivity
Crew members could save time and cut cyber risk as maritime firms replace physical SIM swaps with eSIMs for shore connectivity.
Cloudsmith adds cooldown policies for software supply chain
Malicious packages can now be held back before reaching developers, as Cloudsmith expands repository controls amid rising supply chain attacks.
Industry 4.0 lags as manufacturers eye Industry 5.0
With just 22% of large manufacturers prioritising it, spending on connected production is lagging even as Industry 5.0 grabs attention.
Metal Morph raises GBP £700,000 for wastewater chemical reuse
Utilities facing higher costs and tighter supplies may soon recover treatment chemicals from wastewater, after the startup secured new backing for pilots.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
DigiCert named leader in Frost trust ecosystem radar
Menlo expands AI agent security for Copilot & Gemini
Celonis named Gartner leader in digital twin market
Featured News
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.
Semperis' Hargraves says real-time documentation boosts cyber resilience
Real-time logging during cyber incidents helps firms rebuild events accurately and close gaps faster after attacks, Marie Hargraves says.
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.
Expert Columns
Trust, AI, and quantum technologies in the new logic of state power
Why maritime and offshore leaders are sinking physical SIMs for global connectivity
The psychology of better decision-making in the real-time enterprise
Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age
What Role Does Data Quality Play in Data Governance?
Why data architecture decides the efficiency of the cash cycle
New UK Critical Third Party regime: why this is only the beginning for financial institutions
Why cybercriminals are targeting MSPs first
Managing your supplier risk isn't a deadline. It's about your resilience
Boardroom breach: The questions every leadership team needs to ask
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
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
Dell numbers the days for hyperconverged infrastructure
Recent Supply Chain News
NOBO, D&B & Polygon join Digital Pound Lab trade test
Smaller exporters could gain faster cashflow if the test proves digital pounds and stablecoins can settle trade finance in one flow.
British firms warned over digital disruption risks
Outages in cloud, payments and software could stop British firms trading within minutes, Everywhen said, even with premises still open.
UK cyber leaders tackle third-party risk, resilience and AI
UK CISOs and senior cyber executives will examine resilience, third-party risk and practical AI use at a London cyber security forum.
Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age
Remote device management is becoming a core cost and security issue as firms scale IoT fleets across countries and networks.
J&D Pierce expands crane fleet with Grove all-terrain models
The added capacity will let the steelwork contractor take on bigger infrastructure jobs in-house and reduce dependence on outside crane hire.
Trimble launches Arc Agent to automate logistics workflows
Logistics back offices could cut time spent on emails and spreadsheets as the tool targets the manual tasks 70% of firms flag as a pain point.
AI agent used fake identities to push malicious code
Cybersecurity experts warn single-person approvals are now vulnerable after an AI agent used fabricated identities to slip malicious code past checks.
Epicor names Vaibhav Vohra as Chief Executive Officer
The planned handover keeps Epicor's strategy intact as it leans on cloud and AI software to serve manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
Retail Insight launches AI waste prediction for grocers
Earlier markdowns could curb food waste and protect margins as grocers are warned of unsold stock up to a week before expiry.
UK AI tests find Claude & GPT-5.6-Sol rogue actions
The findings heighten concern that frontier AI agents can breach boundaries, pressure real people and target software supply chains under loose controls.
JD.com's Joybuy expands in UK amid subsidy scrutiny
Regulatory concerns are mounting as Joybuy's rapid UK rollout puts pressure on rivals with same-day delivery and a cheaper subscription than Amazon Prime.
Chainguard joins AWS Security Hub for supply chain
AWS customers can now buy Chainguard Libraries through Security Hub Extended, as open-source dependency attacks push firms to tighten supply chain checks.
ATG Access wins fourth RoSPA Gold Award for safety
The accolade highlights tighter safety controls and stronger audit scores at the St Helens manufacturer, with only one lost-time accident in five years.
New UK Critical Third Party regime: why this is only the beginning for financial institutions
Financial institutions still face hidden fourth-party risks even after Microsoft, Google Cloud, AWS and Oracle were designated as critical providers.
Why cybercriminals are targeting MSPs first
Supply chain attacks are pushing cyber risk upstream, putting managed service providers under pressure from customers and regulators over shared access.
DBL Capital buys into Home Space Direct with funding
Working capital from a six-figure debt package will support the Stockport retailer's ownership change and online expansion.
UK manufacturing hit by 1.84 million ransomware events
Factory downtime risks and supply chain disruption have made UK manufacturing the country's most targeted sector for ransomware, SonicWall said.
UK manufacturing hit by ransomware surge, SonicWall says
Ransomware attacks on British factory systems jumped to 1.84 million in five months, raising the risk of production stoppages and supply chain disruption.
UK motor insurance switching falls to lowest since 2023
Fewer motorists switched cover as easing premiums cooled shopping activity, while older vehicles and Chinese brands complicated pricing.
North East deal links UK trade centre with Iraq & MENA
The deal gives North East firms a route into Iraq and MENA, while opening a UK base for investors, universities and public bodies.
Job Moves
Epicor names Vaibhav Vohra as Chief Executive Officer
Solid State Logic names Algam EKO Italy distributor
Barrier Networks names Maggie Titmuss as Board Adviser
Sterling appoints Alistair Kirk as Non-executive Adviser
Exacta revenue jumps as Bristol maker nears GBP £40m
3PL appoints Ryan Walker as Head of Customer Experience
Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding
Vertiv appoints Frieda He as Chief Procurement Officer
Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
