The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain
A curated Asian 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.
Asian Supply Chain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Your Factory Is Getting Smarter. So Why Does Its Intelligence Stop at the Factory Gate?
Manufacturers risk losing sight of product condition after dispatch, as Asia's AI push exposes the gap between factory data and delivery.
Brewlander AI Irresponsibly wins first Effie Grand Prix
Singapore's first Effie Grand Prix went to a low-budget beer campaign that lifted spontaneous brand awareness by 32% and sales by 15%.
Amilo buys SG Link to expand cross-border shipping
The deal gives smaller Southeast Asian merchants a simpler route to overseas buyers, with customs, duties and tracking folded into one service.
Yokogawa wins hydrogen ship automation orders from Kawasaki
The orders tie Yokogawa to Japan's push to build a liquefied hydrogen supply chain, as shipping firms test how to move the fuel at scale.
Synopsys, A*STAR team up on chiplet packaging study
The deal gives Singapore chip firms early access to simulation tools aimed at cutting packaging risk and speeding AI and HPC development.
Singapore network launches sustainability training push
More than 700 leaders in Singapore will gain new support to turn sustainability pledges into action through training and peer-learning schemes.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Okta-led alliance unveils blueprint for AI agent security
More budget, more breaches: The ROI problem Asia Pacific can no longer ignore
Coder launches Agent Relay for Cursor in private preview
Dragos tops Forrester OT security strategy ranking
Altimetrik wins AWS generative AI specialisation
Featured News
Allegro Energy moves flow battery technology towards scale
The Australian energy storage firm is lining up mining and utility projects as it builds manufacturing and sales capacity for bigger deployments.
Filigran: Does your CISO know enough?
CISOs are under pressure to answer boardroom questions on exposure in minutes, as Filigran pushes CTEM and open-source validation tools.
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.
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.
Expert Columns
Your Factory Is Getting Smarter. So Why Does Its Intelligence Stop at the Factory Gate?
How AI is changing business planning
Why firms are now looking for AS9100 certification
CISO-CFO alignment key as cyber insurance market shifts
As Japan widens bank cyber oversight to data partners, identity becomes the perimeter
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Minimum viable company: Recover faster when systems go dark
AI is creating a semiconductor boom. But who will keep it running?
Frontier AI compresses cyber attack timelines. Can Singapore's defences respond at machine speed?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Supply Chain News
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.
Aircalin picks Airbus support for A350s in Pacific first
The deal gives New Caledonia's flag carrier pooled parts and repair support for long-haul A350 operations, easing pressure on a small fleet.
Slimstock & Thomax team up on supply chain software
The tie-up aims to cut fulfilment delays for retailers and logistics firms by linking inventory forecasts with warehouse and transport systems.
Accenture launches Construct for global capital projects
Greater scrutiny will follow major infrastructure programmes as Accenture combines 5,000 specialists into a new capital projects unit.
Akira exploits two-year-old SonicWall flaw, ThreatDown says
Thousands of exposed SonicWall devices still give Akira ransomware a route in, as patched systems with old credentials remain a live risk.
KERV.ai wins top TPN Gold Star security certification
The certification gives publishers and advertisers more assurance as media groups tighten scrutiny over vendors handling premium video data and workflows.
Manhattan launches tiered Editions for growing firms
Growing firms will be able to add supply chain functions without reimplementation, as Manhattan's tiered software model targets easier scaling.
Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water
By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.
HelmGuard raises USD $7.3 million for US expansion
The cash will fund offices in New York and San Francisco as the start-up targets faster risk checks for regulated firms and AI agents.
Dragos buys NetRise & runZero to boost xOT security
Critical infrastructure operators gain broader visibility across devices, firmware and cloud systems as Dragos folds two specialist tools into its platform.
Rockwell joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing programme
Industrial control systems could be patched faster as Rockwell tests controlled access to Claude Mythos 5 to spot flaws before attackers exploit them.
Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band
Smaller operators are carrying much of the danger as a new study finds 66% of assessed US telecoms fall into an elevated risk band.
Climate & Decisions, Aera launch climate decision intelligence solution
The new software aims to turn climate data into day-to-day choices on supply chains, sourcing and carbon budgets as disclosure rules tighten.
Wild Tech launches Dynamics 365 deal for AYS Hardware
The Malaysian steel group is replacing a long-customised ERP system with a cloud platform to unify finance, stock and sales as it scales across ASEAN and APAC.
GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide
Billions already within coverage risk missing AI-era services as entry-level smartphones become less affordable in low-income markets.
AI security incidents expose new criminal tradeoffs
Criminals are increasingly using AI for ransomware and credential theft, while flaws in test models are exposing production systems and data.
Hitachi Vantara gets science-backed net-zero target
Validation by the Science Based Targets initiative adds credibility as data-centre power demand and cooling costs face closer scrutiny from buyers.
SUSE lands first Linux validation for SEAPATH grids
Alliander's validation could speed software-defined substations, as SUSE becomes the first enterprise Linux vendor to meet SEAPATH's timing demands.
Job Moves
Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market
NAVEX names Nick Mitsuya as Japan Country Manager to drive growth
SAP appoints Jill Santos as Managing Director, Philippines
SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy
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JLL enhances Japan data centre services amid rising demand
FedEx appoints Sandeep Shahi as the new Vice President, Information Technology in Asia Pacific
Revelator appoints Gilad Woltsovitch as artisan
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