The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay 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
The risk you thought you transferred
Claims can still land on the principal if a contractor's insurance lapses or the statutory duty remains with the engager, despite the paperwork.
Bunnings partners with TAXIBOX on moving & storage
Bunnings customers can now book TAXIBOX storage and interstate moves online, adding a new option for renovation and relocation jobs.
CrowdStrike launches AI security tools for enterprises
The new products aim to help security teams detect AI-driven attacks, stop poisoned code and control autonomous agent access across systems.
Amazon Australia hires 3,000 seasonal workers for Christmas
Higher online shopping demand will see Amazon Australia add 3,000 seasonal jobs nationwide, with most openings in New South Wales.
Fintech won on speed. It must now compete on understanding
For SMEs, faster lending is no longer enough as supply-chain shocks and volatile costs can make a quick answer the wrong one.
Toshiba Australia profit falls as revenue & cash drop
Weaker revenue and cash generation drove Toshiba Australia's annual profit down to AUD $1.529 million, despite steady pretax earnings.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Featured News
AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist
Australian firms still face email compromise and poor security hygiene, even as AI helps criminals move faster and hide harder.
SCX.ai builds Australian inference service on ASICs
Australian businesses can now access locally run AI inference as SCX.ai charges by token and sidesteps hyperscale training costs.
Rimini Street offers AI magic without the forced ERP migration
CIOs can keep existing ERP systems and still adopt agentic AI, as Rimini Street pitches a cheaper path away from vendor-led migrations.
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AI models expose new attack surfaces through misconfiguration
Misconfigured models are giving attackers a fresh route into cloud systems, raising the risk of data theft and service compromise.
Thermomix moves HQ to Melbourne to capture Aussie kitchens
The shift will bring the appliance maker closer to eastern customers, as Australia and New Zealand now account for most of its sales.
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.
Smart stuff in Dell's simplified approach to the venerable PC
Businesses need not necessarily rush to replace working PCs for AI, as Dell says those with accelerators can still handle workloads.
CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity
Organisations now have just 48 hours to patch most flaws, as AI helps attackers weaponise vulnerabilities far faster than before.
Storage to strategy: Everpure pivots to data intelligence
Enterprises wrestling with AI readiness and data sovereignty may gain clearer governance as Everpure adds a new intelligence layer.
Data-driven transport: The future is here
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.
Trane Technologies drives huge energy and cost saving
Data-centre operators face rising power bills as Trane's HFO shift and liquid-cooling push cut emissions and HVAC costs.
Expert Columns
The risk you thought you transferred
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
Collective cyber defence will be won or lost in how we act together
Fintech won on speed. It must now compete on understanding
Minimum viable company: Recover faster when systems go dark
AI is creating a semiconductor boom. But who will keep it running?
Australia's AI budgets are bleeding tokens - here's how to stop it
How CPS 230 will indirectly impact manufacturers through their customers and suppliers
The psychology of better decision-making in the real-time enterprise
When AI accelerates the threat, identity governance cannot afford to stand still
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist
SCX.ai builds Australian inference service on ASICs
Rimini Street offers AI magic without the forced ERP migration
AI models expose new attack surfaces through misconfiguration
Thermomix moves HQ to Melbourne to capture Aussie kitchens
Recent Supply Chain News
Beaten Zone closes first defence tech fund at AUD $26m
Stronger appetite for defence-linked venture bets has lifted Beaten Zone's debut fund, which will back more Australian start-ups over the decade.
AMC signs Dassault software deal for defence programme
The contract bolsters Australia's push to build guided-weapons capability at home, with sensitive design data kept on local systems.
AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist
Australian firms still face email compromise and poor security hygiene, even as AI helps criminals move faster and hide harder.
It took a four-decade runway to get off the ground
Passengers will begin using Sydney's long-delayed second airport next month, despite a shortage of hotel beds and a metro line not due until 2027.
Wild Foods launches marketplace for Indigenous wild produce
Urban diners and wholesalers can now buy wild beef and Torres Strait lobster direct from remote Indigenous producers through Wild Foods' new platform.
JFrog clears IRAP check for Australian government use
Australian agencies can now assess JFrog faster, after the platform cleared a PROTECTED-level IRAP review for security approvals.
Australia's AI budgets are bleeding tokens - here's how to stop it
One in three Australian businesses blew their AI budget last year, as token-heavy deployments drove unplanned costs and stalled projects.
SCX.ai builds Australian inference service on ASICs
Australian businesses can now access locally run AI inference as SCX.ai charges by token and sidesteps hyperscale training costs.
Blue Yonder adds AI retail tools for returns & stock
Retailers could cut stockouts and returns costs as Blue Yonder links forecasting, fulfilment and customer service in one AI-driven system.
Anaplan names Deloitte & partners in Australia awards
Deloitte's double win underscores Anaplan's reliance on partners to drive deployments as Australian customers seek faster budgeting and reporting.
Rocket Software: mainframes are modern critical infrastructure
A shortage of skilled engineers is slowing efforts to keep banks and agencies running on secure core systems as Rocket adds AI tools.
How CPS 230 will indirectly impact manufacturers through their customers and suppliers
Manufacturers supplying banks and other regulated firms face tougher contract demands on resilience, cyber risk and continuity as CPS 230 beds in.
Australian retailers absorb rising costs, Lightspeed says
More than six in 10 Australian retailers are covering at least half their higher costs themselves, squeezing margins as shoppers stay price-sensitive.
Pt Blink opens first construction tech centre on Gold Coast
Builders and developers will get a new showcase for industrialised construction as PT Blink shifts from development into commercial scale-up.
Australia's home batteries are now a cybersecurity compliance issue
Millions of rooftop batteries are now subject to mandatory cyber standards as Canberra widens scrutiny of grid-connected home devices.
Semperis launches global tour for cyber war documentary
The documentary's global rollout will take its account of cyber attacks on vital services to more than 30 cities, including Sydney.
Cropify AI lentil grading to go commercial this harvest
Endorsement from grain traders could speed adoption of AI grading as pulse growers face faster, more consistent assessments this harvest.
Infosys Aster named leader in marketing transformation
The recognition bolsters Infosys' pitch to enterprises seeking measurable returns as budget pressure and AI adoption reshape marketing services.
Mercury Walch boosts Hobart label output with new press
Higher speeds and wider label capabilities should help Mercury Walch keep more work in Tasmania and cut turnaround times for local customers.
Sync Technologies wins Guidewire's InsurPitch Sydney
Property claims teams could gain faster decisions and fewer disputes after Sync Technologies won Guidewire's InsurPitch Sydney from five finalists.
Job Moves
TMX names Nick De Klerk to lead Global Centre of Excellence
Teletrac Navman names Sharma as VP Product Management
ThreeSixty names Andrejs Millers as Head of Data Analytics
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
