The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain
A curated UK 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.
UK Supply Chain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Peri UK appoints Craig McDonnell as Engineering Director
Early input on temporary works could help construction clients cut risk and improve productivity as the engineering veteran takes on the new role.
Finastra launches supply chain finance product for banks
Banks can now bundle trade, lending and supply chain finance in one system, with AI tools aimed at reducing risk and speeding onboarding.
MCC teams up with ExpectAI on Lord's sustainability
Indirect emissions from Lord's suppliers are set to come under sharper scrutiny as MCC uses ExpectAI's Una platform to track Scope 3 data.
UK SMEs ready to hire if Budget eases cost pressures
Lower taxes and energy bills could unlock hiring at UK small firms, with 38% saying they would recruit more staff if costs eased.
UK confirms Peppol for mandatory e-invoicing from 2029
Finance teams now have a 2029 deadline to upgrade systems, as the UK makes Peppol the backbone of mandatory e-invoicing.
Co-op Live adopts Oracle systems for venue operations
Joined-up software should speed reconciliation and stock control at the 23,500-capacity Manchester arena during peak event rushes.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Coder launches Agent Relay for Cursor in private preview
Dragos tops Forrester OT security strategy ranking
Altimetrik wins AWS generative AI specialisation
Blue Yonder named Verdantix leader in green quadrant
Europe's PC market faces affordability squeeze, CONTEXT says
Featured News
DesignVerse targets U.S. firms with private cloud AI tools
DesignVerse is targeting U.S. aviation, defence and finance clients with on-premise AI tools as data sovereignty concerns reshape vendor choice.
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.
Expert Columns
The Top Cool Intelligence Trends of 2027
Engineering for operations: going from security to insight
Why firms are now looking for AS9100 certification
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
Simple but secure: solving blockchain's biggest UX challenge
AI is creating a semiconductor boom. But who will keep it running?
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
DesignVerse targets U.S. firms with private cloud AI tools
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
Recent Supply Chain News
AWS event in Newcastle targets North East tech SMEs
North East SMEs will get guidance on public sector contracts and cloud tools at a free Newcastle session with AWS and industry speakers.
Quobly demos qubit gates on STMicroelectronics chip
The chip result underscores Quobly's push to prove spin qubits can be made repeatably on a 300 mm production line, not just in labs.
TCS launches custom chip design for software-led cars
Bespoke chips are becoming central to vehicle performance and safety as automakers race to build software-defined cars.
Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says
Data theft is now driving ransom demands, with average payments rising and attackers increasingly targeting senior staff at exposed companies.
Cloudsmith finds gap in software supply chain defences
Many engineering teams still rely on reactive checks, leaving open-source packages to slip into systems before threats are blocked.
eSentire acquires AI security startup for Atlas AIDR
Security teams are gaining real-time audit trails and controls as eSentire folds the stealth startup's AI monitoring module into Atlas.
Dodge AI raises USD $2.65 million for enterprise maintenance
The funding will help automate a USD $600 billion maintenance burden that leaves large firms reliant on consultants and ageing know-how.
Eaton to buy Italy's COL Group for EUR €810 million
Greater access to European power distribution markets is at stake as Eaton adds COL Group's medium-voltage business and Italian factories.
Fujitsu launches MONAKA chip for sovereign AI servers
The chip aims to ease power and cooling constraints for operators seeking AI systems with tighter supply chain control and domestic manufacturing.
SHI warns firms to prepare for quantum security risks
Businesses may have only a few years to replace ageing encryption before quantum computers make current security methods vulnerable.
UNC6240 hits PeopleSoft flaw in global renewed attacks
Dozens of organisations worldwide face renewed compromise risk after attackers used an encoded path to slip past defences and hit Oracle PeopleSoft.
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Jaggaer buys Ivoflow to boost manufacturer pricing
Manufacturers could gain sharper checks on supplier price hikes as direct materials intelligence is folded into Jaggaer's procurement platform.
Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic
The seven-year pact gives Akamai a major anchor customer but also forces billions in upfront spending to secure AI cloud capacity.
Nvidia says major robotaxi programmes use its stack
The chipmaker's technology is now embedded across robotaxi development, underscoring its role in a market Nvidia says could hit USD $400 billion by 2035.
Procurement leaders face widening gap in resources
Rising savings and resilience demands are outpacing staffing, data and technology in large procurement teams, a survey finds.
Tech Race Summit explores personalisation, AI and cybersecurity
AI and personalisation are reshaping Softswiss's product, engineering and security priorities as the group warns of higher cyber risk and tighter data demands.
Akamai signs USD $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic
Anthropic's seven-year commitment could lift Akamai's cloud revenue to USD $20 billion, underscoring surging demand for AI infrastructure.
Manhattan Associates launches tiered Editions for software
Growing retailers can now adopt Manhattan's supply chain software in stages, avoiding costly reimplementation as needs expand.
Procurement leaders face rising demands amid data gaps
Rising savings demands are colliding with staffing shortages and poor data, leaving procurement teams struggling to keep pace.
European Commission picks Cycloid for sovereign cloud
The deal gives EU developers one portal for a €180 million cloud framework, reducing complexity as the Commission backs European suppliers.
Job Moves
Peri UK appoints Craig McDonnell as Engineering Director
TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as portfolio director
TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as UK director
Unit4 appoints Anja Sadock as chief marketing officer
MicroCare appoints Sean Gallimore as Chief Operating Officer
Jen Modi joins Barrier Networks as Regional Sales Director
Epicor names Vaibhav Vohra as Chief Executive Officer
Solid State Logic names Algam EKO Italy distributor
Barrier Networks names Maggie Titmuss as Board Adviser
