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
Xero sees fifth straight quarter of small business growth
Xero data shows New Zealand small-business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter, with retail and hospitality leading a broadening recovery.
Auckland land shortage drives prices to record highs
Auckland's commercial and industrial land shortage pushes values to record highs, with a record low supply of development-ready sites driving pressure.
Liverton launches SGE Plus on NZ government marketplace
Liverton Security launches SGE Plus on New Zealand Government Marketplace, giving agencies a compliance-focused email defence tool with DLP and reporting.
New Zealand equipment often unused, Teletrac finds
New Zealand fleet operators leave equipment idle half the time as Teletrac Navman warns manual logs and patchy data curb utilisation.
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
Inde helps major supply chain group clear 21 pallets of e-waste from warehouse, freeing space and boosting CO2 savings with Greenbox.
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
New Zealand organisations are urged to tighten controls on third-party access and identity management as digitisation and AI reshape risk.
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
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
Jacobs sees a gap in Palantir consultancy as Vanyar targets enterprise demand beyond defence, with early projects set to showcase its edge.
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
DigiCert's Chief Product Officer Deepika Chahuan says organisations must gain visibility over AI agents, or risk chaos as deployments accelerate.
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Geotab says fleet operators can cut fuel bills with telematics, driver rewards and data-led coaching as costs keep climbing.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Boards lag on AI oversight as Diligent survey finds most directors use the tools, but few have embedded governance or risk controls.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox readies Gieni ABX, an autonomous execution layer to turn its industrial AI insights into completed tasks across enterprise systems.
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
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
Pivoting marketing strategy in the face of a recession
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Supply Chain News
Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans
Datacom survey finds New Zealand firms are confident in cyber defences but lag badly on recovery plans, raising outage risks.
Scentian Bio raises GBP £5.5 million for food sensor
Scentian Bio raises GBP £5.5 million as it prepares to ship a handheld AI biosensor that can spot food quality problems earlier.
Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand
Trust Panda opens Auckland hub with local YubiKey stock for New Zealand buyers as phishing fears drive demand for stronger authentication.
Primary export growth lifts demand for industrial property
Calder Stewart says export-led demand is spurring more logistics and cold storage builds, with its next three to five years of work potentially doubling.
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.
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.
Oravida turns to solar to power export-focused growth
Oravida powers its Bay of Plenty bottling plant with a new solar farm as it chases export growth and stricter hotel sustainability demands.
New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.
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
AA appoints Phil Coster as chief technology officer
Microsoft New Zealand appoints Hayley Horan as SaaS Partner Lead