The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain
A curated Irish 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.
Irish Supply Chain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Irish SMEs lose 34 hours on average after cyberattack
Successful attacks are forcing Irish SMEs to lose an average of 34 hours, with many also missing deals, growth plans and revenue.
Lumenia to host ERP HEADtoHEAD Dublin for 15th year
Businesses weighing ERP replacements will see 13 systems compared side by side in Dublin, as cloud and AI features complicate buying decisions.
EY Ireland & CrowdStrike launch cyber resilience tie-up
Critical sectors in Ireland are under growing pressure to keep services running as AI-driven cyberattacks outpace traditional defences.
Qualcom lifts Northern Ireland revenue 30% on retail demand
Retailers' shift to secure digital payments and ordering systems helped lift annual revenue in Northern Ireland by 30%, with five jobs added.
Intel boosts Leixlip chip plant with EUR €5 billion
The upgrade is set to lift output of advanced semiconductors in Ireland and bolster Europe's supply chain as demand grows.
HCS launches governance & compliance practice with Whelan
Irish firms face tighter cyber oversight as HCS expands advisory services for regulated sectors and mid-sized businesses lacking in-house compliance teams.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Oracle launches Fusion Claw for autonomous business tasks
Kingston holds global DRAM module lead with 62% share
Broadcom launches TrueSource to bolster open source security
Coder launches Agent Relay for Cursor in private preview
Dragos tops Forrester OT security strategy ranking
Featured News
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.
Expert Columns
Data Governance in the AI Era: Why One-Off Projects Fail
The working capital hiding on warehouse shelves
The Top Cool Intelligence Trends of 2027
Why firms are now looking for AS9100 certification
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
AI is creating a semiconductor boom. But who will keep it running?
The psychology of better decision-making in the real-time enterprise
What Role Does Data Quality Play in Data Governance?
Why data architecture decides the efficiency of the cash cycle
Managing your supplier risk isn't a deadline. It's about your resilience
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Dell numbers the days for hyperconverged infrastructure
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Recent Supply Chain News
RapidFort links hardened container images with Wiz
Joint customers can now see RapidFort's remediation guidance inside Wiz, helping them triage container CVEs without changing scanning workflows.
PCA Cyber Security launches CERVUS for device risk
Manufacturers face tighter compliance pressure as the new platform maps vulnerabilities to specific devices, components and SBOMs for quicker remediation.
Europe's open source push hampered by governance gaps
Nearly a third of European organisations still lack formal oversight, even as digital sovereignty and generative AI drive heavier open source use.
Titan Brands cuts backorder risk by linking systems
Potential weekly sales lost to backorders have fallen by USD $640,000 after Titan Brands linked ordering, warehousing and transport systems.
Kesko picks Manhattan Active Warehouse for Finland
The upgrade should improve fulfilment reliability across five Finnish sites as Kesko replaces a legacy system and adds AI tools to its grocery network.
CAS picks NEWWORK platform for AI-enabled operations
The pilot will link sales, production and logistics data, giving CAS real-time visibility across orders and deliveries as it tests an AI operating layer.
Vertiv to expand Slovakia plant for AI cooling demand
The site will add about 22,000 square metres and create hundreds of jobs as demand rises for AI cooling and power gear across EMEA.
FedEx & Stripe join to boost small business finance
Smaller businesses could gain fresh access to finance as shipping data from FedEx and Stripe's systems is used to assess lending risk.
MIT & Mecalux launch AI course for supply chain leaders
The two-day programme aims to help senior executives turn AI experiments into practical supply chain projects, from warehousing to forecasting.
Log-hub chief sees AI widening supply chain analysis
Better access to complex planning tools could let more firms test supply chain scenarios as AI strips away specialist software hurdles.
IBM & Red Hat launch Lightwell remediation service
Enterprises running ageing Java libraries could get faster fixes, as the new service has already remediated more than 400 unknown vulnerabilities.
Cycode launches workstation protection for developers
Malicious packages can now be blocked before they reach developers' machines, as supply chain attacks shift into AI-assisted coding workflows.
Google Cloud adds tighter code ownership & private CI/CD
Software supply chain controls tighten as Google Cloud lets teams limit approvers by file and keep CI/CD traffic inside private networks.
OpenSSF adds four members amid EU cyber rules push
Tighter EU reporting duties are pushing open source vendors to harden supply chains, prompting four firms to join OpenSSF.
G+D joins CIRES project to bolster critical infrastructure
The project aims to keep vital networks running through cyberattacks and outages by adding post-quantum security to eSIM and iSIM systems.
Microsoft warns AI is deepening cyber threat links
Threats are now spanning identities, cloud and software supply chains, with AI speeding attacks and complicating defence, Microsoft says.
Acumatica embeds AI across cloud ERP in 2026 R2 update
Mid-market users will get embedded AI, a new analytics layer and industry-specific upgrades as routine ERP tasks shift onto Acumatica's 2026 R2 platform.
Lumicent launches decision platform for industrial risk
Industrial operators could curb downtime and focus maintenance where it matters most as Lumicent links asset data to business risk.
Bitdefender launches AI Guardian beta for Mac agents
Mac developers using autonomous agents now get a free beta tool that blocks risky actions before tools, files or credentials are exposed.
Companies warned of inherited cyber risks in acquisitions
Buyers may inherit unpatched systems and monitoring gaps unless cyber checks are done before a deal closes, Quest Technology Management says.
