This Week in Operations Management

ASML Earnings "Miss": What the Market Got Wrong

Today, ASML, the monopoly semiconductor equipment giant, reported its highly anticipated earnings results. In the quarter the company reported an...

DomainTools Announces Predictive Threat Feeds - Powering Preemptive Exposure Management

DomainTools announced the release of Real-Time Feeds, which will transform users' security posture from reactive analysis to proactive detection and... Read more at VMblog.com.

Marks & Spencer’s cyberattack isn’t an exception - it’s a warning

Marks & Spencer did the right thing by self-reporting its recent cyber incident to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Can States Handle Disasters Without FEMA? The Legal Gaps Business Leaders Should Know

With the existence of FEMA under debate, business leaders need to understand the disaster risk in states and what that means for their accounts.

Introducing OSS Rebuild: Open Source, Rebuilt to Last

How AI Might Blur The Differences Between Small And Medium Enterprises

SMEs are reacting to global uncertainty by implementing AI and automation tools at a record pace

AI is slowly transforming the cold chain, the supply chain that handles your ice cream and deli meat

In cold-chain operations, AI algorithms, agents, and digital twins are helping warehouses manage operations and inventory.

Can One Founder Launch A Million Dollar Product Brand With AI?

Pietra’s new AI Assistants help entrepreneurs launch and grow brands by automating sourcing, fulfillment and marketing—no team required, just an idea and execution.

Climate: Green Energy Is Booming Beyond The Beltway

In this week's Current Climate newsletter, green energy booms beyond D.C.; GM batteries heading for data center, energy grid packs; using AI to fight the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

4 ways for retailers to meet holiday demand as DTC sales pick up

Scaling up and transforming peak season approaches to capitalize on increases in direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales.

One Man’s Fight To Make Fashion Fair Transparent And Accountable

Dr. Hakan Karaosman rose from humble beginnings to reshape global fashion through ethical supply chains, academic rigor, and grassroots sustainability activism.

From toys to TVs, return fraud is running rampant

Whether it's sending back broken items or claiming a package never arrived, Americans are committing return fraud at Amazon and other retailers.

Why $500 Million In U.S. Aid Cuts Threatens Global Black Motherhood

Explore how $500M in USAID cuts devastate Black maternal health globally, disrupting supply chains and threatening workforce stability.

Up Close: In Conversation with Cleo’s Jacob Olson

In this Q&A, Cleo's Jacob Olson discusses why fashion should focus on agility and how technology can support better supply chain relationships.

From Backup to Cyber Resilience: Why IT Leaders Must Rethink Backup in the Age of Ransomware

With IT outages and disruptions escalating, IT teams are shifting their focus beyond simply backing up data to maintaining operations during an incident. One of the key drivers behind this shift is the growing threat of ransomware, which continues to evolve i…

Why industries are turning to reusable packaging systems

The shift is driven by stricter regulations, higher material costs, and the need for robust logistics, making reusable packaging essential for modern...

South Korean Bill Takes Aim At Businesses And Human Rights

South Korea is considering legislation that would impose legally binding human rights obligations on many companies operating in the country, both domestic and foreign.

AI For Manufacturing And Distributors: Where Is It?

From Microsoft, Google and Amazon to lesser known applications, here's a look at the real world of AI for manufacturing in 2025.

10 Mind-Blowing Ways AI Agents Are Solving Real-World Problems

What if machines could not only think but also act—independently, intelligently, and in real time? From coordinating disaster relief efforts to predicting crop yields with pinpoint accuracy, AI agents are reshaping the way industries solve problems and seize …

Morrisons partners Kallikor to create digital twin of boost supply chain

The Adaption platform by Kallikor allows businesses to test new technologies and plan changes to their supply chains.

Is Canadian National Railway the Ultimate Dividend Stock in the Transportation Sector?

Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE:CNI) is included among the 11 Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now. It is considered a reliable blue-chip option ...

AI’s Steady Maturation In Supply Chains

A five-year retrospective where AI has genuinely made a difference in supply chain management.

AI Revolution Echoes Dot-Com Era: History Rhymes For Smart Investors

AI Revolution mirrors dot-com era as quality stocks like Concentrix get crushed by fear. History shows great companies adapt and thrive during tech disruption.

Next two years are crucial for India’s semicon plans: Ashok Chandak, President of SEMI India and IESA

IESA is working on a supply chain management plan to address the issue of access to raw materials such as silicon wafers, says Ashok Chandak

Mango adds former H&M CEO to board

Helena Helmersson is chairman of Circulose, which just signed a partnership with Mango to integrate recycled textiles into its supply chain.

Stress Testing Supply Chain Networks at Scale on Databricks

The blog discusses how companies can enhance supply chain resilience by using digital twins and stress testing with Time-to-Recover (TTR) and Time-to-Survive (TTS) metrics on Databricks to proactively manage risks and optimize investments.

Securing vehicles as they become platforms for code and data

In this Help Net Security interview, Robert Knoblauch, CISO at Element Fleet Management, discusses how the rise of connected vehicles and digital operations is reshaping fleet management cybersecurity. He points to growing risks like API breaches, tampering w…

From Reactive To Proactive: Nissan’s Supply Chain Resilience Program

Nissan Americas has one of the robust supply chain resilience programs in the world. Eric Elliott described their journey to develop these capabilities.

Why We Should Pay Attention To Gen Z’s Climate Demands

Generation Z (Gen Z), born between 1997 and 2012, are aged 13–28. They’re a perceptive group. Behind-the-scenes marketing strategies aren’t a secret to this generation — Gen Z has been digitally savvy since their earliest years on their LeapFrog LeapPads. The…

The $87 To $1 Gap: Why Markets Undervalue Resilience

Capital markets invest $87 in climate-blind infrastructure for every $1 in resilience. Here's why resilience is the next frontier of growth.

Tariffs, Inflation and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter the heart of earnings season with the S&P 500 facing a critical test as major financial institutions kick off quarterly results amid escalating...

Three Breaches In Three Weeks A Wake Up Call For Enterprise Security

Ingram Micro, UNFI, and McDonald’s suffered major breaches in three weeks, exposing critical gaps in enterprise security and an urgent need for accountability.

Malware Found in Official GravityForms Plugin Indicating Supply Chain Breach

Update 8-11-2025 06:00 UTC: We have observed some activity in regard to one of the backdoors that involves a gf_api_token parameter. The IP address 193.160.101.6 tries to request, for every site, the following URLs with a spoofed user agent: Update 7-11-2025 …

How Data Intelligence is Accelerating IT/OT Convergence

The convergence of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) infused with Data Intelligence represents one of the most significant opportunities for industrial organizations to gain a competitive edge. This blog explores how to unify industr…

VU#746790: SMM callout vulnerabilities identified in Gigabyte UEFI firmware modules

Overview System Management Mode (SMM) callout vulnerabilities have been identified in UEFI modules present in Gigabyte firmware. An attacker could exploit one or more of these vulnerabilities to elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the SMM environ…

Examining mining insurance in a world of growing uncertainty

Can insurers offer the policies and coverage mining companies need in an ever-changing business environment?

Article: Agentic AI Architecture Framework for Enterprises

To deploy agentic AI responsibly and effectively in the enterprise, organizations must progress through a three-tier architecture, Foundation tier, Workflow tier, and Autonomous tier where trust, governance, and transparency precede autonomy. By Subash Natara…

Alaoji power plant begins operations next month – NDPHC

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije, has disclosed that the Alaoji Power Plant, which has been offline for nearly two years, will resume operations by August 2025, as part of the company’s strategic push to recove…

Outrider Powers Scaling Of Yard Autonomy With TÜV SÜD Certification

Outrider has announced “the industry's first safety system designed from the ground up for scalable, driverless movement of freight in mixed-traffic trailer yards.

Tariffs Are the New Normal: Boardrooms are Finally Demanding a Pivot to Real-Time Supply Chain Orchestration – by Mark Morgan, Kinaxis

When the latest wave of U.S. tariffs hit, some companies scrambled. Others had already pressure-tested their supply chain strategies for moments like this. Today, disruptions – whether from trade policy, labor strikes, extreme weather, or geopolitical instabi…

Confidently Navigating Complexity: Riecon Brings Stability to Global Cargo Transport

Riecon Global Shipping BV emerges as a specialized global freight management company that prioritizes long-term stability, transparency, and tailored operational support.

Vidrí picks Blue Yonder tech to upgrade El Salvador replenishment system

The adoption of Blue Yonder’s tech will enhance demand forecasting and streamline inventory processes.

Volvo cuts jobs in China as EV ambitions stall and global restructuring accelerates

Volvo Cars has begun laying off staff in its China operations, with the majority of the cuts affecting its Shanghai-based technical and research and development center, according to employees familiar with the matter. The affected departments include engineer…

Black Hat USA 2025 Announces Main Stage Lineup Featuring Industry Leaders from Qualys, Horizon3.ai, NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, Microsoft, and Splunk

Black Hat announced its Main Stage programming for Black Hat USA 2025. This programming will feature industry experts from Qualys; Horizon3.ai; the... Read more at VMblog.com.

Sonatype report finds 188% spike in open-source malware in the second quarter

Software supply chain management firm Sonatype Inc. today said it found a sharp rise in malicious activity targeting software developers and supply chains in the second quarter. The company’s Q2 2025 Open Source Malware Index report identifies 16,279 newly di…

5 Ways Identity-based Attacks Are Breaching Retail

From overprivileged admin roles to long-forgotten vendor tokens, these attackers are slipping through the cracks of trust and access. Here’s how five retail breaches unfolded, and what they reveal about... In recent months, major retailers like Adidas, The No…

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: July 8, 2025

Analyst III-Threat Intel Verizon Data Services | India | Hybrid – View job details As an Analyst III-Threat Intel, you will deploy security tools, analyze logs and endpoints, and assess threats across Verizon’s enterprise and cloud environments. You’ll also h…

Material-neutral packaging gains industry traction

Unlike traditional methods favouring one material, material neutrality selects packaging based on factors like recyclability, carbon footprint, and local...

How Supply Chain Digitization Is Evening The Field For Small Retailers

Supply chain digitization benefits for small businesses and retailers; reduce costs, reduce supply chain timelines, improve efficiency, and increase margins.

Anonybit Partners with SmartUp to Introduce Digital Identity Solution for AI Agents

Decentralized biometrics solutions provider Anonybit has teamed up with AI-native no-code platform SmartUp to launch what the two companies are calling the first privacy-preserving digital identity solution for AI agents. The solution brings secure, identity-…

Casey’s General Stores, Inc (CASY): A Bull Case Theory

We came across a bullish thesis on Casey’s General Stores, Inc on Pitchstack Investing Substack by Pitchstack Investing. In this article, we will summarize...

Nature’s Blueprint: A 3,000-Mile Butterfly Trek On Building Resilience

Butterflies migrate up to 3,000 miles for the season, revealing how disruption can be used to build resilience, a lesson for business leaders responding to volatility.

SC Codeworks Recognized As “Warehouse Management System of the Year” by SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards

Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovation in the Global Supply Chain Technology and Logistics Industry Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovation in the Global Supply Chain Technology and Logistics Industry

Claude AI Given 1000 to Start a Business (No Humans Needed)

What if a machine could launch and run a business entirely on its own? No human oversight, no manual corrections—just an artificial intelligence handed $1,000 and tasked with building something profitable. It sounds like a plot from a sci-fi movie, but this i…

High Growth UK Tech Stocks to Watch in July 2025

The UK market has recently experienced a downturn, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting...

Cloud security maintains its position as top spending priority

While most enterprises have integrated cloud resources into their operations, many need to improve their ability to secure these environments and the data they contain, according to Thales. Cloud security challenges go beyond technology The variability of con…

AI Tools Are Strengthening Global Supply Chains

Artificial intelligence is helping businesses worldwide reduce risks, predict disruptions, and gain better control over their supply chains.

10 Careers AI Will Replace In The Next 5 Years

Learn the 10 careers AI will replace by 2030. If you find your job on the chopping block, discover how to pivot and make yourself indispensable in the next five years.

Tech-Driven Resilience: Strategies to Safeguard Operations Across Borders

Tech-Driven Resilience: Strategies to Safeguard Operations Across Borders Resilience is a crucial part of the functioning health of the global business in the context of an interconnected economy. Geopolitical tensions, pandemic, and other forces that could d…

Fast-food restaurants are using their wealth of data to harness AI in their supply chains

Juici Patties, Domino's, and other fast-food chains use AI data analysis to optimize inventory and increase sales.

I Scanned All of GitHub's "Oops Commits" for Leaked Secrets

GitHub Archive logs every public commit, even the ones developers try to delete. Force pushes often cover up mistakes like leaked credentials by rewriting Git history. GitHub keeps these dangling commits, from what we can tell, forever. In the archive, they s…

DASH Merges with S4i, Combining Accounts Payable and Compliance

Accounts payable automation specialist DASH announced this week that it is joining forces with compliance and content management solutions provider S4i Systems. The new entity is called SMRTR, and will offer automation and compliance solutions to manufacturin…

KKR Bets On Sustainable Protein Demand With ProTen Investment In Australia

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) has struck a deal on Wednesday to acquire ProTen Pty Limited, a major player in Australia’s poultry farming infrastructure, from...

Cybersecurity essentials for the future: From hype to what works

Cybersecurity never stands still. One week it’s AI-powered attacks, the next it’s a new data breach, regulation, or budget cut. With all that noise, it’s easy to get distracted. But at the end of the day, the goal stays the same: protect the business. CISOs a…

From Strategy to Delivery: Nitin's Blueprint for Smarter Logistics

Nitin brings a unique vantage point to each operation he works on. He has operated at both ends of the spectrum, from Fortune 1 companies to fast-scaling mid-sized businesses.

Supersede Raises $10 Million As Hardware Regains Investor Favor

Supersede raises $10M to scale circular manufacturing, joining a wave of hardware startups tackling supply chain, climate, and materials challenges.

Carrier Implements An Innovative Transportation Solution

A regional carrier implemented an innovative transportation management system. The carrier, D.M. Bowman, got excellent results.

“Ex-CISA Official Warns: We’ve Gutted Cybersecurity—A Gift to Iran, China and Russia”

Cybersecurity expert Dr. David Mussington, explains why the clock is ticking on U.S. vulnerabilities under Trump.

Federal Reserve System CISO on aligning cyber risk management with transparency, trust

In this Help Net Security interview, Tammy Hornsby-Fink, CISO at Federal Reserve System, shares how the Fed approaches cyber risk with a scenario-based, intelligence-driven strategy. She explains how the Fed assesses potential disruptions to financial stabili…

5 Top Undervalued Stocks To Buy For July 2025

Looking for undervalued stocks? We identified the top undervalued stocks in July 2025. Check out the list here.

Say Goodbye to Manual Tasks: The Rise of Autonomous Ambient Agents

What if your workflows could manage themselves—responding to emails, reallocating tasks, or predicting inventory needs—all without you lifting a finger? Enter the world of ambient agents, a new evolution in artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional chatbots…

Why Boosting U.S. Manufacturing Hinges More on Training and Technology Than Tariffs

Although onshoring has its positives, after decades of predominantly offshoring, it is not a simple task to bring factories back stateside.

⚡ Weekly Recap: Airline Hacks, Citrix 0-Day, Outlook Malware, Banking Trojans and more

Ever wonder what happens when attackers don’t break the rules—they just follow them better than we do? When systems work exactly as they’re built to, but that “by design” behavior quietly opens the door to risk? This week brings stories that make you stop and…

Third-party breaches double, creating ripple effects across industries

Supply chain risks remain top-of-mind for the vast majority of CISOs and cybersecurity leaders, according to SecurityScorecard. Their findings reveal that the way most organizations manage supply chain cyber risk isn’t keeping pace with expanding threats. The…

What's Next For Nike's Stock?

Investors harbor a sense of cautious optimism that the most challenging times may be behind the sportswear titan as it navigates through a tough turnaround.

BBVA Partners with Olea to Broaden Global Supply Chain Finance Access

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (NYSE:BBVA) is one of the 11 best European stocks to invest in. On June 24, BBVA announced a strategic collaboration...

Jim Cramer on Workday Stock: “I’m Worried”

Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:WDAY) is one of the 11 stocks Jim Cramer put under the microscope recently. During the lightning round, a caller inquired about the...

Ex-NATO hacker: 'In the cyber world, there's no such thing as a ceasefire'

Watch out for supply chain hacks especially interview The ceasefire between Iran and Israel may prevent the two countries from firing missiles at each other, but it won't carry any weight in cyberspace, according to former NATO hacker Candan Bolukbas.…<!--#in…

Blockchain in Manufacturing Market to Witness Exponential Growth by 2032 Driven by Transparency and Efficiency Demands | SNS Insider

Blockchain in manufacturing is booming, driven by rising demand for transparency, traceability, and secure supply chain operations Blockchain in manufacturing is booming, driven by rising demand for transparency, traceability, and secure supply chain operatio…

Avery Dennison reveals RFID label for PET recycling compatibility

The label is said to have been crafted by combining CleanFlake adhesive with RFID knowledge.

DORA: reshaping UK’s financial ecosystem through cyber resilience

DORA is setting a new resilience standard, transforming cybersecurity in the EU and beyond.

How employment is projected to transform in media during the AI era

Experts offer pointers on how to future-proof your career or re-enter the job market in a period of disruption.

Waterdrop A2 RO Hot Cold Water Dispenser Review: Clean Water Meets Contemporary Design

Waterdrop A2 RO Hot Cold Water Dispenser Review: Clean Water Meets Contemporary DesignImagine groggily stumbling into your kitchen at 6 AM, desperately craving that perfect cup of coffee, only to discover your tap water tastes like it...

Most organisations are at risk thanks to immature supply chain security

88% say they are concerned about supply chain cybersecurity

10 Strategy Reads That Meet the Moment

Carolyn Geason-Beissel / MIT SMR | Getty Images In a time of perpetual disruption, competitive advantage no longer belongs to those with the best-laid plans but to those who can adapt quickly, think deeply, and act intentionally. These 10 articles from MIT Sl…

Bitdefender GravityZone EASM reduces threat exposure

Bitdefender announced Bitdefender GravityZone External Attack Surface Management (EASM), a new solution that gives businesses, managed service providers (MSPs) and their customers comprehensive visibility into their internet-facing assets and associated vulne…

Building cyber resilience in always-on industrial environments

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Tim Sattler, CISO at Jungheinrich, discusses the cybersecurity risks tied to smart warehouses and industrial control systems. He explains how to maintain operational continuity while building real cyber resilience in a…

Supply chain attacks surge with orgs 'flying blind' about dependencies

Who is the third party that does the thing in our thing? Yep. Attacks explode over past year The vast majority of global businesses are handling at least one material supply chain attack per year, but very few are doing enough to counter the growing threat.…

The Role of Supply Chain Planning in Today’s Complex Business Environment

Over the past five years, supply chains have faced unprecedented challenges. E-commerce demands, trade pressures, and increasingly complex supplier networks have necessitated executives to raise concerns about their supply chain operations. Recently, tariffs …

The AI Paradox: AI Makes Organizations More Dependent On Key Experts

When organizations are dependent on a community of AI Agents, someone needs to know how they were designed to work. Retaining knowledge becomes mission critical

Amazon’s Stablecoin Strategy (and other Channel Masters)

This is not an initiative to launch a new payment method; it is a calculated move to construct a new layer of financial infrastructure. This infrastructure is designed to streamline business-to-business (B2B) payments, enhance global cash management, and forg…

Microsoft is named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Security Analytics Platforms, 2025​​

Microsoft is proud to be named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Security Analytics Platforms, Q2 2025—which we believe reflects our deep investment in innovation and commitment to support SOC’s critical mission. The post Microsoft is named a Leader in The Fo…

Manufacturing Crisis Management Market to Surge from USD 17.01 Billion to USD 30.8 Billion by 2032, Says Meticulous Research®

AI-Powered Predictive Analytics, Supply Chain Resilience Solutions, and Cybersecurity Crisis Management Drive 8.9% CAGR Growth Across Global Manufacturing Sectors REDDING, Calif., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The manufacturing crisis management market is exp…

Cyberattack Reveals Soft Underbelly Of Supermarket Food Supply

Food & beverage distributors rely on advanced technology and data to streamline operations, and as the value of this data grows, so does the importance of protecting it.

C&S–SpartanNash merger aims to accelerate B2B grocery ecommerce

C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC has agreed to acquire SpartanNash Co. for $1.77 billion in cash, a transformative deal that signals a shift toward tech-enabled, ecommerce-driven growth in the B2B grocery supply chain. The all-cash transaction includes the assumptio…

Bitcoin ASIC producer Canaan pilots US production, exits AI business

After exiting the AI sector, Canaan finalized a pilot production run of Bitcoin mining ASICs in the US, prioritizing supply-chain flexibility over cost efficiency.

NH90 Block 2 Architecture Study Launched by Airbus and Leonardo

Airbus and Leonardo have teamed up to evaluate a Block 2 evolution of the NH90 helicopter, following a request from the NATO Helicopter Management Agency. The envisaged Block 2 upgrade would see the NH90 medium helicopter design, in service with a number of a…

The Return of Shameless Shareholder Capitalism

Six years after its much-touted commitment to "stakeholder capitalism," the US Business Roundtable is seeking to scrap one of the few formal mechanisms through which stakeholders – including employees, community groups, and long-term investors – can influence…

Clorox to replace 25-year-old tech with new ERP

The household products manufacturer is building inventory at its retailers as a buffer while it transitions its system.

⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, 7.3 Tbps DDoS, MFA Bypass Tricks, Banking Trojan and More

Not every risk looks like an attack. Some problems start as small glitches, strange logs, or quiet delays that don’t seem urgent—until they are. What if your environment is already being tested, just not in ways you expected? Some of the most dangerous moves …