Supply Chain Tech

Business

Investment Tide Turns: Deep Tech Startups Sparxell and Haelixa Secure Millions to Power Sustainable Supply Chains

Amid tightening regulations and a renewed focus on supply chain integrity, two deep-tech innovators secure significant pre-Series A funding. Meanwhile, sustainability platform Worldly expands its impact measurement tool to new product categories, signaling a broader industry shift towards data-driven accountability.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: How 'Quiet Tech' Is Reinventing Global Supply Chains for an Age of Disruption

As climate shocks, cyberattacks, and geopolitical tensions expose the fragility of lean global networks, a new class of foundational technology is enabling a fundamental shift from efficiency to engineered resilience.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Photronics Bets Big on U.S. Supply Chain Security with Major Photomask Capacity Expansion

Photronics, the sole U.S.-headquartered supplier of advanced photomasks, has dramatically increased its 2026 capital expenditure forecast, signaling a strategic bet on long-term demand from semiconductor and defense sectors amid global supply chain reconfiguration.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Corning Secures Key AI Infrastructure Role with Meta Deal, Bolsters Supply Chain in Project Vault

Corning Inc. has inked a major supply agreement with Meta to provide optical fiber for its AI data centers, while simultaneously joining a U.S.-backed initiative to secure critical mineral supplies, positioning the materials science leader at the nexus of technology and national security.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Apple Rewards Shareholders with Dividend Hike Amid Record Earnings, Supply Chain Headwinds

Apple announced a dividend increase to $0.26 per share following a record-breaking quarter, signaling confidence despite ongoing supply constraints and rising memory costs. The tech giant also revealed a strategic AI partnership with Google.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Rambus Caps Record Year on AI and Data Center Demand, Navigates Supply Chain Hiccup

Rambus reported record annual revenue and earnings for fiscal 2025, fueled by strong DDR5 adoption and AI-driven data center growth. While a one-time supply chain issue is expected to pressure Q1 2026 product revenue, management expressed confidence in a swift recovery and sustained long-term momentum.

Feb 2, 2026

Trump Unveils $12 Billion 'Project Vault' to Secure Critical Minerals, Counter China's Supply Chain Stranglehold

The White House announces a major public-private initiative to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to insulate U.S. defense and tech sectors from foreign supply shocks and geopolitical leverage.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Grid Under Pressure: PJM Charts New Path to Power Data Center Boom Amid Supply Chain Woes

As a surge in data center demand strains the PJM Interconnection grid, planners unveil a strategy to fast-track connections while wrestling with supply chain delays that threaten to outpace new power generation. Experts warn of a looming mismatch between market promises and construction realities.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Figure Technology Solutions: Can Blockchain Innovation Justify Its Lofty Valuation?

Fintech firm Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR) is drawing investor attention with its blockchain-powered platform for loan origination and digital assets. While its growth metrics and partner adoption are strong, its high P/E ratio raises questions about its long-term potential in a competitive market.

Feb 4, 2026

World

German Industry Groups Demand Halt to National Supply Chain Law, Citing Burden and EU Overlap

A coalition of major German trade associations is urging the federal government to suspend the national Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, arguing recent amendments fail to provide meaningful relief and create redundancy ahead of upcoming EU-wide rules.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Levi's Accelerates Transformation: Tops Category Surges as Supply Chain Revamp Cuts Lead Times

Levi Strauss & Co. reports robust Q4 growth, fueled by a surging tops business and a streamlined, AI-enhanced supply chain that has shortened lead times by months, marking a key milestone in its shift to a DTC-first lifestyle retailer.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

GM Doubles Down on Domestic Battery Supply Chain in Bid to Slash EV Costs

General Motors is aggressively localizing its electric vehicle battery supply chain, from raw materials to finished cells, aiming to reduce costs, secure production, and compete more effectively in the North American market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Spinx Embarks on Chainwide Tech Overhaul with Tote AI Partnership

Convenience store chain Spinx is deploying Tote AI's integrated platform across all locations, aiming to unify operations, enhance foodservice tech, and modernize point-of-sale systems for deeper data insights and future agility.

Feb 3, 2026

World

German Fashion Industry Demands Halt to Supply Chain Law, Citing Burden and Competitive Risk

Major German business associations are urging parliament and the government to suspend the national Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, arguing recent amendments fail to provide real relief and threaten competitiveness ahead of stricter EU rules.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Prada Cuts Ties with 200 Suppliers Amid Rigorous "Zero Tolerance" Supply Chain Overhaul

In a sweeping five-year audit of its Italian supply chain, Prada has terminated contracts with 200 suppliers for compliance failures, as luxury fashion faces mounting pressure over labor practices.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Airbus CEO Flags Supply Chain Strain as Engine Shortages Loom for 2025-26

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury warns that persistent supply chain disruptions, particularly for engines, will challenge aircraft deliveries through 2026, even as defense demand rises and competition from China's Comac grows.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

GM's Barra Joins Trump for Critical Minerals Reserve Announcement, Stressing Supply Chain Resilience

General Motors CEO Mary Barra attended a White House event where President Trump unveiled 'Project Vault,' a $12 billion initiative to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals aimed at securing U.S. industrial supply chains.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

PepsiCo Veteran: Mentorship and Development Are Key to Unlocking Supply Chain Careers

In an exclusive interview, PepsiCo SVP Darcy Arata highlights how formal mentorship programs and leadership commitment to inclusivity are transforming career pathways in the evolving supply chain sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GE Aerospace Navigates Supply Chain Turbulence as Strong Stock Performance Faces Test

Ahead of the Singapore Airshow, GE Aerospace executives are contending with persistent supply chain disruptions and geopolitical headwinds that threaten to squeeze the flow of critical engine parts, testing the operational resilience behind the company's robust share price.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Supply Chain Snarls and Geopolitical Strains Cloud Outlook at Singapore Airshow Summit

As the aviation industry gathers in Singapore, leaders confront persistent supply chain disruptions and shifting trade winds, even as they chart a course for sustainable growth in the world's fastest-growing travel market.

Feb 2, 2026