The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain
A curated Asian 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.
Asian Supply Chain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Infosys to overhaul IHH's ERP across Asian markets
The multi-year project is meant to cut costs and give IHH Healthcare real-time data as it replaces fragmented systems across three Asian markets.
Orbbec breaks ground on Vietnam factory for overseas orders
The new site will help Orbbec shorten delivery times and bolster supply resilience for overseas customers as demand for robotics hardware grows.
Fime wins MOSIP accreditation for biometric testing
The certification could help governments avoid faulty enrolment hardware that risks undermining digital ID schemes used by more than 100 million people.
Singapore software security gap exposed in JFrog study
Despite strong governance on paper, Singapore firms are struggling to enforce software security controls as AI and open-source use accelerates.
Neolix & QuikBot team up on Singapore delivery test
The tie-up could speed up autonomous parcel drop-offs in dense cities by linking road vehicles with building access systems and door-to-door handovers.
Taiwan market value tops USD $5 trillion on AI demand
Foreign investors are helping drive Taiwan's stock market to record size as chip and AI shares account for more than four-fifths of value.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis
Blue Yonder named Gartner warehouse leader for 18th time
IDC forecasts record smartphone shipment slump in 2026
The 6-step AI readiness checklist
ASEAN firms shift supply chains from cost to resilience
Featured News
Trane Technologies drives huge energy and cost saving
Data-centre operators face rising power bills as Trane's HFO shift and liquid-cooling push cut emissions and HVAC costs.
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
OVHcloud launches APAC Local Zone with Datacentre220
New Zealand firms gain a local cloud option as OVHCloud opens its first Asia-Pacific zone in Auckland, boosting resilience and data sovereignty.
Dell numbers the days for hyperconverged infrastructure
Rising hypervisor costs and AI demand are pushing customers towards disaggregated systems, as Dell says HCI is becoming too expensive and inflexible.
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.
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
Why you need to treat your fulfilment strategy like a marketing campaign
Beyond air: Rethinking data center cooling for the AI era
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Why frontline mobility is becoming an operational intelligence layer
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Pivoting marketing strategy in the face of a recession
Why the Chatbot is not your AI strategy
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Supply Chain News
Garuda Indonesia modernises core systems with RISE with SAP
The move is designed to cut costs and improve transparency as the carrier links finance, procurement and maintenance systems on SAP Cloud ERP Private.
Beyond air: Rethinking data center cooling for the AI era
AI data centres in the tropics are hitting an air-cooling ceiling, forcing operators to adopt integrated liquid systems to curb costs and delays.
ASEAN firms shift supply chains from cost to resilience
Rising costs and geopolitical shocks are pushing ASEAN companies to diversify suppliers and tie systems together to protect deliveries.
Hong Kong & Singapore upbeat on AI despite cyber risk
Supplier-linked attacks and AI-related incidents are testing cyber defences in Hong Kong and Singapore, despite strong confidence in the technology.
Mastercard & JD.com team up on cross-border payments
The tie-up could widen card acceptance and lower fraud risks for overseas shoppers and Chinese merchants as JD.com expands abroad.
Ransomware drives 58% of Singapore cyber incidents
More than 130 major incidents in 2025 show Singapore facing rising disruption, with public services and retailers hit hardest.
Audit committees want CFOs to bridge management board
Audit committees now want earlier, clearer updates from finance chiefs as volatility makes late reporting a bigger governance risk.
ThreatBook launches AI security tools for SOCs & AI skills
Security teams could cut alert backlogs, while enterprises gain a way to inspect AI skills for hidden tampering and backdoors.
Mistral AI deepens Singapore push with HTX & Singtel
The French AI group is targeting sensitive public-sector and enterprise uses in Singapore, where stricter controls can slow deployment but boost credibility.
Lalamove beats NEV target three years early in China
In China, the delivery platform has lifted new energy vehicle fulfilment above 60%, three years ahead of its 2028 target, cutting emissions.
Singapore firms face AI security incidents despite controls
Half of Singapore organisations with AI security coverage still reported a confirmed or suspected incident, exposing gaps in monitoring and response.
Rockwell Automation showcases AI & digitalisation in Jakarta
Nearly 400 industrial leaders gathered as manufacturers in Indonesia weighed AI, analytics and digital tools to tackle costs and complexity.
QBE Asia flags rising marine risks across shipping
Rising storms, labour shortages and cargo fires are increasing costs and disruption for Asian shipping firms, QBE warns.
PSA Singapore adopts Motorola radio system for Tuas Port
Reliable communications will underpin Tuas Mega Port as PSA Singapore expands the automated terminal, which is expected to handle 65 million TEU a year.
Zyxel ranks top 1% in S&P Global sustainability yearbook
Only five communications equipment groups made the list, underscoring Zyxel’s standing in a benchmark watched by investors and customers.
Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market
Japan’s industrial operators face rising cyber risk as Dragos formalises local leadership with a first Country Manager appointment.
Microsoft 365 behind 32% of escalated security incidents
Cloud office accounts are emerging as a major weakness in Malaysia, with 3,945 confirmed incidents tied to Microsoft 365 in 2025.
Cainiao & CP AXTRA expand Thailand retail logistics
Faster online grocery deliveries in Thailand are set to improve as the partners roll out warehouse automation and forward fulfilment sites.
Ripple joins Singapore BLOOM trade settlement pilot
Ripple joins Singapore's BLOOM pilot, using RLUSD and the XRP Ledger to automate cross-border trade payments on shipment verification.
Singaporeans want phone support as firms push digital
Singaporeans still prefer calls for customer support, but firms are shifting budgets to digital self-service and AI, risking a widening gap.
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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