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
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.
Irish CEOs upbeat on growth as geopolitical risk rises
Geopolitical tensions are now the top worry for Irish bosses, even as 92% expect revenue growth and a stronger competitive position.
Ireland's invisible infrastructure: Why wholesale holds the key to food resilience
Stronger wholesale networks could help shield Irish consumers and SMEs from supply shocks as tighter margins and disruption bite across the food chain.
Antaris launches academy to boost Irish business skills
Irish companies are under pressure to meet tighter rules and sustainability demands, prompting Antaris to add training for in-house teams.
Servecentric hosts Profitsflow cloud ERP in Ireland
Local manufacturers and field service firms could cut software costs by an average of EUR 100,000 a year under the new hosting deal.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Celonis named Everest Leader in process mining again
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
SnapLogic launches SnapCode for Claude Code integration
Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI
Sphera named Verdantix leader in process safety software
Featured News
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
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.
Expert Columns
Ireland's invisible infrastructure: Why wholesale holds the key to food resilience
Why geocoding technology has become a cross-industry growth driver
Why CFOs are becoming the new owners of operational intelligence
Your bottle cooler knows more than your data team: Here's how it unlocks agentic AI
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Your proprietary data is a powerful PR asset you're not using
How AI Is changing enterprise storage security
Data value chain seen as next step for enterprises
Why you need to treat your fulfilment strategy like a marketing campaign
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Supply Chain News
Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan as Practise Director
The internal promotion comes as demand grows for ERP projects that join finance reporting, operations and AI-enabled automation on one platform.
EY names 24 finalists for Ireland entrepreneur award
The shortlist spans the island and includes firms employing more than 3,000 people, as EY marks the 29th year of its award programme.
Deloitte Ireland names partners in AI & cyber push
Deloitte Ireland names Noelle Doody and Malcolm Barske partners to bolster AI, data and cybersecurity leadership amid rising client demand.
Irish tech leaders see stronger returns & AI focus
Irish tech leaders report stronger returns on digital spend than global peers, as AI strategies sharpen and cyber risk climbs the agenda.
Expleo names Alan Gallagher to lead life sciences push
Expleo appoints Alan Gallagher to spearhead its life sciences expansion in Ireland, targeting pharma growth and digital modernisation.
Anthropic offers EUR €355,000 AI roles in Dublin push
Anthropic dangles EUR €355,000 AI engineering pay as it ramps up Dublin hiring drive and cements the city as a key European hub.
Equinix to invest USD $700 million in Dundalk plant
Equinix will invest up to USD $700 million in a new Dundalk plant with Hanley Energy, promising hundreds of skilled jobs and faster kit supply.
Deloitte Ireland appoints Eoin Gilhooly for SAP delivery
Deloitte Ireland has named Eoin Gilhooly partner to lead end-to-end SAP delivery, bolstering major transformation work for key sectors.
Radix launches RUSH EMEA 2026 for industrial AI leaders
Industrial groups under pressure to prove returns from digital spending will gather in Amsterdam for a closed-door AI forum.
Felk warns AI is fuelling attacks on smaller firms
Smaller firms face faster and costlier breaches as AI cuts the time hackers need to exploit software flaws from weeks to hours.
Ossprey raises USD $2.65 million for supply chain security
The round will fund hiring, product work and overseas growth as investors back tools to counter AI-driven software supply chain risks.
Manufacturers face new cyber risks from connected factories
Connected factory networks are widening the attack surface, with SonicWall warning that old flaws and weak access controls can expose production systems.
Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools
Freight firms could cut settlement waits and working-capital strain as Visa and Airwallex embed payment tools into shipping platforms.
Phishing campaign targets universities & EU bodies
Researchers warn the campaign can bypass multi-factor authentication, putting university and EU-linked accounts at risk of real-time takeover.
Gravity launches AI agent for sustainability teams
Procurement teams face new scrutiny as Gravity argues many 'AI agents' sold to enterprises cannot handle real-world sustainability data.
NCC Group reports ransomware rise as supply chain risks grow
Industrial firms remained the main target as global ransomware attacks climbed 3% in Q2, with North America still hardest hit.
Asuene buys Secaro in GBP £87 million funding push
The deal and new funding will help ASUENE expand its supply chain emissions tools as disclosure rules tighten across Europe and the UK.
Ducati links AI configurator to Multistrada V4 output
Customers can now push customised Multistrada V4 choices straight to Ducati's Borgo Panigale line, tightening the link between sales and assembly.
Saxon Q opens orders for room-temperature quantum computers
Customers can now deploy quantum hardware in ordinary server racks, as Saxon Q starts selling 128- and 512-qubit machines without cryogenic cooling.
Basware starts live invoices in France ahead of deadline
Payment delays and compliance risks are looming for French firms as live invoice routing begins ahead of the September 1 e-invoicing deadline.