The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain

2026 · Kiwi Edition

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
Analyst Insights
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
Gartner · Supply Chain · SaaS
3 days ago
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Gartner · Supply Chain · Digital Transformation
3 days ago
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · Supply Chain · EduTech
5 days ago
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Polaris Market Research · Supply Chain · UC
5 days ago
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · Supply Chain · PAM
Last week
Expert columns
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
By Lisa Pfahlert of Inde
4 days ago
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
By Ash Diffey of Ping Identity
5 days ago
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
6 days ago
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last week
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
By Dr Steven Woodhouse of Fortinet Australia and New Zealand
Last week
Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail
By Annexa
Last week
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
This month
Pivoting marketing strategy in the face of a recession
By Azadeh Williams of AZK Media
This month
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
By Paolo Emilio Ascoli of Corsearch
This month
Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations
By Will LaForest of Confluent
This month
From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data
By Greg Brown of Melissa
Last month
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
By Biznet Gio and AMD
Last month
Valkey's lean memory tactics amid global DRAM crunch
By Percona
Last month
The supply chains seeing real AI returns have one thing in common
By Justin Floyd of RedCloud
Last month
AI is key to smarter shelves in the UK retail stores
By Marine Bibal of EasyPicky
Last month
Interviews
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Discussing Productivity
3 days ago
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
This month
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
Recent news
AI flaws & supply-chain risks top new pentesting report
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Mars expands Google Cloud AI tie-up with Gemini Enterprise
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Automotive microcontroller market set to hit USD $15.1bn
About Self-driving cars
2 days ago
Kingston expands industrial memory & SSD range in APAC
About Storage
2 days ago
CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners
About Managed Security Services Provider
2 days ago
Explainer: How Adobe is building agentic marketing
About Marketing
3 days ago
ServiceNow & Google Cloud widen AI agent partnership
About IT service management
3 days ago
GE Appliances rolls out 800 AI agents across operations
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
EcoVadis deepens Google Cloud AI partnership for growth
About Software-as-a-Service
3 days ago
Tredence launches agentic AI suite with Google Cloud
About IT Industry
3 days ago
Thales launches Imperva for Google Cloud in controlled availability
About Firewalls
3 days ago
Lineaje survey finds AI code confidence outpaces visibility
About Software engineering
3 days ago
PepsiCo revamps APAC Greenhouse for startup rollouts
About Agricultural Technology
3 days ago
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
About Storage
3 days ago
SAS & Notilyze aid FairClimateFund carbon tracking
About Software-as-a-Service
3 days ago
Job moves
Syspro names Tom Loeffert as Chief Human Resources Officer
Move at SAP
4 days ago
Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push
Move at Ledger
Last week
Rithum appoints Mausam Bhatt as Chief Product Officer
Move at Google
This month
Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer
Move at SYSPRO
This month
Firmus appoints three directors for AI infrastructure push
Move at Xero
Last month
Saviynt names Alex Lei to lead APJ identity security sales
Move at Proofpoint
Last month
Pattern appoints David Jennison to lead European growth
Move at Amazon
Last month
ActiveState names Abby Kearns as new Chief Executive
Move at Application Security
Last month
Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new Chief Financial Officer
Move at Eaton
Last month
Reversec names Åse Holmberg Zetterlund as Chief Executive
Move at F-Secure
Last month
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