The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi Supply Chain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Collapsing grace period: When your adversaries never tire
Attackers are now moving fast enough that patching delays, standing privilege and inherited trust leave organisations exposed within minutes.
Identity fraud hit 55% of New Zealand firms: Lumin
New Zealand firms face mounting identity fraud losses of NZD $2.2 million a year, as 90% fear AI-linked weaknesses in document checks.
Xero sees fifth straight quarter of small business growth
Improving demand and higher interest-rate relief helped New Zealand small businesses post 3.9% sales growth in the March quarter.
Auckland land shortage drives prices to record highs
Businesses face higher costs and fewer large sites as Auckland’s shortage of development-ready industrial land pushes prices to record highs.
Liverton launches SGE Plus on NZ government marketplace
Public sector buyers in New Zealand gain a marketplace option for tighter email controls as phishing and impersonation keep driving cyber risk.
New Zealand equipment often unused, Teletrac finds
Limited access to real-time data is keeping New Zealand fleet assets idle about half the time, Teletrac Navman says.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Strike Graph launches Trust Chain for supplier risk
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Featured News
From airlines to packaging: How Gurobi optimises workflows
Gurobi clients are experiencing significant, compounding benefits from the utilisation of effective optimisation.
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
Many firms cannot see where their AI agents are, leaving identity, policy and supply-chain risks to grow as deployments scale.
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.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Expert Columns
Collapsing grace period: When your adversaries never tire
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Why frontline mobility is becoming an operational intelligence layer
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Supply Chain News
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
The warehouse clear-out freed space for a major supply chain group while diverting 2.5 tonnes of old electronics from landfill.
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
Wider use of cloud, remote access and suppliers is leaving New Zealand organisations with harder-to-track cyber risk and weaker control.
Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans
Only 30% of New Zealand organisations have a cyber recovery plan, leaving customers and operations exposed if attacks cause prolonged outages.
Scentian Bio raises GBP £5.5 million for food sensor
The new funding will help Scentian Bio start shipping its handheld food quality sensor within months and set up manufacturing in Auckland.
Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand
New Zealand buyers can now get phishing-resistant security keys faster, after a local Auckland stockholding cut import delays for agencies and firms.
Primary export growth lifts demand for industrial property
Rising food and fibre exports are driving more demand for warehouses and cold storage, with Calder Stewart’s pipeline set to double.
Synnex New Zealand lifts profit as revenue barely grows
Synnex New Zealand lifts annual profit to NZD $2.49 million on stronger margins, despite minimal revenue growth and weaker cash flow.
NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury distribution hub
NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury hub, consolidating five centres into one high-speed, solar-backed national distribution site.
Xero outlines smoother NZ year-end workflow for firms
Xero unveils an automated year-end workflow for NZ accountants, cutting manual rollovers and sharpening reconciliation and client reviews.
'Shadow AI' misuse emerges as key cyber threat in NZ
'Shadow AI' misuse by staff has surged as a top cyber threat for New Zealand firms, fuelling rising losses and extortion pressures.
Women in transport tech: How diverse teams keep freight moving
Women at MyTrucking are reshaping transport tech, blending empathy with efficiency to keep freight moving in smarter, more human ways.
The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals
Integrated security systems are quietly becoming ESG powerhouses, slashing energy use, waste and risks across global supply chains.
CorPlan attains IBM Platinum status for Planning Analytics
New Zealand consultancy CorPlan has attained IBM's top-tier Platinum Partner status for Planning Analytics data and AI solutions delivery.
AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent
AoFrio posts record NZD $83.2 million revenue as EBITDA jumps 40%, but tariff headwinds leave sales short of guidance for the year.
Gallagher Security names Josh Arnold Chief Product Lead
Gallagher Security appoints Josh Arnold as Chief Product Officer to steer global device, platform and service strategy amid rapid AI-led change.
Daikin opens NZ hub reusing refrigerant to cut emissions
Daikin opens Christchurch hub using reclaimed refrigerant in its own systems, cutting emissions and tightening NZ HVAC supply chains.
Auckland, Northland most at risk in NZ resilience index
Auckland and Northland top a new index of New Zealand's most fragile infrastructure, as experts urge maintenance-first spending on resilience.
Hectre raises NZD $12m to power AI fruit data push
Auckland agritech firm Hectre raises NZD $12m in an oversubscribed Series A to scale its AI-powered fruit data platform globally.
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Fantasy dairy league turns real New Zealand cows into stars
Meadow Fresh launches a fantasy league where real New Zealand cows earn points via smart-collar data, with NZD $20,000 up for grabs.
Enatel opens new Christchurch hub to power exports
Enatel opens a new multi-million-dollar Christchurch hub, uniting 200 staff to scale high-tech battery charger exports from New Zealand.
Job Moves
Gallagher Security names Josh Arnold Chief Product Lead
Desmond Ling appointed managing director NZ to lead MacGear
DLA Piper expands New Zealand team with senior promotions & hires
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AA appoints Phil Coster as chief technology officer
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Microsoft New Zealand appoints Hayley Horan as SaaS Partner Lead
