SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Technology is becoming a major focus for Asian manufacturers. Many governments are incentivising companies to invest in new manufacturing technologies, and the manufacturing sector in Asia has undergone significant change in recent years. Manufacturing will continue to be shaped in 2024 and beyond, by technological advances.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Creating new opportunities and enabling manufacturers to address the ever-changing disruptions is the new norm for solution providers. 2023: A Year in Review This year was full of milestones, marking the three-year anniversary of the acquisition of Arena by PTC. 3D Visualization is another product innovation delivered in 2023.

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Resilinc

APRIL 30, 2024

Prepare your business for the stormy seas of the 2024 hurricane season. Outlook for hurricane season 2024 This year, hurricane season starts June 1, 2024, and ends November 30, 2024, and will primarily affect the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. What sets this year’s hurricane season apart?

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 30, 2024

On December 21, 2023, the U.S. The DoD mandate requires new defense acquisition programs to implement digital technologies and practices for the development and sustainment of defense systems beginning in 2024. MEAN FOR AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE MANUFACTURERS? WHAT DOES DoDI 5000.97 KEY REQUIREMENTS UNDER DoDI 5000.97 requirements.

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Resilinc

MARCH 12, 2024

In 2023—if it wasn’t already—geopolitics became top of mind for every procurement professional. This year, managers and procurement professionals must stay incredibly diligent when it comes to the latest news. supply chain resilience was a key focus in 2023. Tom notes, “The U.S. election will have a significant impact.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

She also said the company planned to ask workers to return to the office five days a week in 2024. percent drop in annual sales, UPS forecast a 2024 upswing of as little as 1.1 Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. percent in early U.S.

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2024

Enter our list of supply chain trends for 2024. Volatility intensifies, supply chain decision-making evolves Trend #1: This year will be volatile – possibly more than 2023. Even those in the early stages of adoption can leverage its strategic advantages, making 2024 a pivotal year for transforming supply chain execution.

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QAD

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we enter 2024, the automotive industry stands at the cusp of significant transformations. Here are five critical predictions expected to shape the global automotive landscape in 2024. Here are five critical predictions expected to shape the global automotive landscape in 2024. Prediction No. Prediction No. Prediction No.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2024

Learn the best practices for supply chain risk management in 2024 from Resilinc, the gold standard for supply chain resiliency. In this blog, our supply chain experts share their list of ins and outs for supply chain risk management in 2024, from diversifying your supplier base to mapping your supply chain down multiple tiers.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. in 2023, replacing China. exports to China declined 2.2

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Read the Q&A with Inna Kuznetsova for her latest insights on AI, innovation, 2024 supply chain trends, and women in supply chain HERE. 14-15, 2023 in Atlanta. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a further installment in our global supply chain assessment in the highlights on reported December 2023, Q3-2023, and full year global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. declined 0.3

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of reported February 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Slight Rise in Global Wide Production Activity Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Slight Rise in Global Wide Production Activity Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

Kelly Moller felt at not being able to buy tickets to Swift’s 2023 concert in Minneapolis. The law will apply to tickets purchased in Minnesota or other states for concerts or other live events held in Minnesota. declined 5% in the month compared to the same period in 2023. Canada was the second-ranked U.S. 3 with $42.7

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Interestingly, in Q3 2023, 38% of manufacturers, distributors and retailers missed their target for revenue guidance for the quarter. My conclusion?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 15, 2023

Athletic and leisure footwear manufacturer New Balance has advanced plans to build the company’s sixth footwear manufacturing facility within the United States. Commenting on the Skowhegan facility expansion, Joe Preston, New Balance President indicated: “ Manufacturing has always been at the core of our company culture.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2024

A total solar eclipse will take place at the Moon’s ascending node on Monday, April 8, 2024. This deal, when completed, will mark approximately $1 billion in M&A investments since the fourth quarter of 2023. retail industry would reach $247 billion worth of merchandise in 2023, or 17.6 percent of total online sales.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

In conjunction with the reporting of 2023 financial performance, the California based EV maker announced that the company would lay off upwards of 15 percent of its current staffing, amid cash and ongoing business and supply chain related challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

The latest updates on shipping delays in the Red Sea in January 2024, including which businesses and industries have been impacted. Which industries and companies are currently impacted in January 2024? This disruption affects various industries, including suppliers for global retailers and car manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

In the not so optimistic category, the bank revised its 2024 global growth forecast to 2.4 percent in 2023, compared to 4.1 percent in 2023, compared to an estimated 3 percent in 2022. The current forecast for 2024 growth is 0.8 That statement portends stubbornly high interest rates will likely extend into 2024.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Background Within our research arm’s previously published industry and global supply chains predictions advisory published at the start of this year, we predicted that manufacturers would up their efforts this year in restoring more direct control and added resiliency in their direct materials component and outsourced manufacturing strategies.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights the announcement from Airbus setting aggressive aircraft production and delivery targets for 2024. 2024 Production Goal This week, commercial aircraft manufacturer Airbus established a goal to deliver upwards of 800 commercial aircraft this year. years of order backlog. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported April 2024 global PMI activity levels. Decline in Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. The April reading of 50.3 reported for March.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights Airbus and Boeing Q1-2024 commercial aircraft delivery performance. Airbus Q1-2024 Commercial Aircraft Delivery Performance European based commercial aircraft producer Airbus reported total Q1-2024 commercial aircraft deliveries of 142 aircraft. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog announces the publishing of our latest recorded podcast episode: What Should Supply Chain Leaders Expect in 2024. Podcast Perspective Multi-industry supply chain management teams are now turning their attention to plans for the year 2024. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares excerpts of our fifth prediction that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory. In subsequent 2024 predictions focused postings; we will share excerpts from two other predictions.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2024

Boeing spun out this supplier, which was once a part of this plane maker’s internal production in 2005 in a major strategic sourcing move. billion in 2023 for delivered structural aircraft components, which accounted for 64 percent of this supplier’s overall revenue. The CNN report observes that Boeing paid Spirit upwards of $3.9

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Background Throughout 2022 and 2023, we have highlighted for readers the various indications of Apple’s unfolding China Plus sourcing moves. That culminated in our research arm’s published December 2023 Supply Chain Matters update, Apple’s Unfolding China Plus Sourcing Strategy for iPhone Production.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

With so much disruption fresh in mind, looking toward 2023 feels a bit more stable for every warehouse and distribution channel. However, the instability around the risk of recession remains, and knowing the top supply chain trends to watch in 2023 will help your organization prioritize operations and succeed.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The flexis capabilities are marketed to manufacturers seeking the ability to more flexibly schedule and sequence customer orders on production assembly lines, along with integrating with existing customer order systems for optimizing production dates based on inventory availability, production sequencing needs and transportation schedules.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

While new mandatory regulations have taken effect in 2023, companies need to significantly ramp up their due diligence efforts and ensure compliance with these new regulations along with impending supply chain legislation —or face major penalties. As of January 1, 2024 the law will extend to companies with 1,000 or more employees.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The Altasian Option The Economist magazine in its February 25 th 2023 edition featured a report titled: The Altasian Option- Can Asia’s alternative supply chain steal China’s thunder? The region reportedly has introduced more sophisticated manufacturing including capabilities for semiconductor fabrication and component supply networks.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech kicks off our 2024 series with two acquisition announcements related to multiple supply chain providers. In 2023, this tech secured $13 million in added financing, led by MK Capital , a venture capital firm. No financial details were shared regarding this acquisition.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 25, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides key highlights and added supply chain and production perspectives on Tesla ’s recent report of Q1-2024 financial performance. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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