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
IoT firms face skills strain as global deployments rise
Skills shortages are delaying IoT roll-outs as firms expand abroad, with 60 per cent of decision-makers citing expertise gaps.
KPMG sees AI surge as firms struggle to prove value
Nearly half of businesses have paused or scaled back AI projects as weak cost tracking leaves returns unproven and security gaps widen.
Net-Defence warns travel scams grow more convincing
Travel firms are facing more convincing fraud as criminals use genuine booking details to trick customers into paying bogus fees.
United Infrastructure to lead UK data centre grid plan
Common grid designs could speed approvals and cut delays for UK data centres as demand for AI capacity strains the network.
UK manufacturers await direct support from strategy
Many firms still lack grants and training as ministers' industrial push is judged on what reaches factory floors, Fluke research shows.
Treasury report warns UK firms over resilience blind spot
Most UK senior leaders expect more disruption ahead, yet many still see resilience spending as a cost rather than commercial value.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
IoT firms face skills strain as global deployments rise
Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI
Sphera named Verdantix leader in process safety software
Checkmarx launches AI inventory for code governance
Checkmarx named leader in Gartner supply chain quadrant
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.
Expert Columns
The state of cyber resilience amongst UK organisations
Why geocoding technology has become a cross-industry growth driver
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Supply Chain News
Dogtooth raises GBP £14 million for fruit-harvesting robots
Funding will help the Cambridge company expand commercial deployment of robots that pick delicate fruit as labour shortages persist.
M&S backs UK cyber resilience pledge for suppliers
The voluntary scheme puts cyber security on boards' agendas as ministers try to lift resilience across suppliers without a mandatory regime.
AVK opens Haydock plant for AI data centre systems
The £3 million site will create skilled jobs in Haydock as demand rises for the infrastructure powering data centres and AI systems.
NCC Group backs UK cyber resilience pledge at Downing
UK firms face mounting attack costs as NCC Group joins a government-backed push to put cyber risk on board agendas and across supply chains.
Microlise survey says drivers feel safer than before
Better in-cab tech and AI are easing risks and costs for UK fleets, with 90% of managers saying drivers feel safer than five years ago.
Anthropic lifts export curbs as AI sovereignty fears grow
Access to closed AI models can be cut off overnight, prompting governments and firms to rethink their reliance on foreign providers.
MHP Consulting UK marks a decade in automotive work
The Reading consultancy is broadening beyond carmaking after 10 years in Britain, as manufacturers push digital overhaul across sales and factories.
GXO extends Co-op transport contract for five years
The five-year renewal secures deliveries to more than 1,000 UK Co-op stores as convenience retailers face pressure to keep shelves stocked reliably.
GXO extends Co-op transport deal for five more years
More than 1,000 UK Co-op stores will keep receiving deliveries under GXO's transport contract, now extended to span over 20 years.
Footasylum taps THG Fulfil for automated warehouse
The deal should reduce Footasylum's upfront costs and speed up its move to a denser goods-to-person system before peak trading.
Red Hat, IBM & Deloitte launch Lightwell security pact
The pact aims to help enterprises patch vulnerable open source code faster without forcing disruptive upgrades to production systems.
Durata launches factory-built PowerCore for data centres
Operators face lengthy delays for power kit as artificial intelligence and cloud demand pushes data centre expansion.
The Candy Garage doubles sales after logistics shift
Outsourced fulfilment has freed the Lincoln confectionery firm to scale up, with daily collections replacing weekly dispatches and turnover climbing.
FPT wins UK Cyber Essentials security certifications
The certifications may help reassure UK customers and public-sector buyers as cyber breaches remain widespread and scrutiny of suppliers intensifies.
KYND launches cyber portfolio analytics for insurers
Insurers under growing scrutiny over cyber exposures can now track live portfolio risk and unresolved vulnerabilities across insured organisations.
Incode buys Identiq in USD $100 million fraud push
The deal gives banks and telecoms a way to share fraud signals without pooling customer data, as AI-driven scams surge worldwide.
Westcoast becomes Intel processor distribution partner
The move gives UK resellers a single source for Intel Core Ultra desktop chips as demand rises for AI-ready PCs.
Coventry trust launches linked digital medicines system
Nurses at a major NHS trust should spend less time away from bedsides as live medicines stock now sits inside patient records, cutting errors.
3PL appoints Ryan Walker as Head of Customer Experience
The new role signals 3PL's push to improve service and align staff, systems and technology as competition in fulfilment intensifies.
The state of cyber resilience amongst UK organisations
Despite reported gains, fewer than one in four UK organisations trust their cyber defences to withstand a major incident, a survey found.
Job Moves
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
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
