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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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 4, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers and clients with a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported May 2024 global PMI activity levels. Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. The S&P Global U.S.

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QAD

APRIL 16, 2024

MODEX 2024, one of the largest supply chain trade shows in the USA, held at the sprawling Georgia World Congress Center, brought together supply chain professionals from around the world to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the industry.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In an era where environmental concerns are taking center stage, sustainability has emerged as a critical driver of success for manufacturers, big and small. Governments, consumers, and stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable practices, urging manufacturers to reevaluate their operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces the general availability of our newest published Research Advisory – 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. Best wishes in your 2024 efforts. The report’s content can be easily navigated by links embedded in the report’s Table of Contents.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

ERP trends 2024 – achieving business success through the use of innovative technologies Now that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are firmly established, we expect to see a massive take-up of these technologies by manufacturers in 2024. This makes up 17.9%

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides highlights and perspectives regarding SAP SE’s 2024 annual Sapphire and North America ASUG customer conference held this week both as an in-person and live streamed event. This includes various supply chain management needs focused on business processes and decision-making.

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the big “buzzwords” of 2024, which is a shame because the technology’s analytical capabilities have a lot to offer supply chain planners – if you can cut through the hype. How is AI Improving Supply Chain Management? How is AI Improving Supply Chain Management?

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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. Our podcast conversation focuses on business C-Suite expectations of supply chain leaders in the coming year.

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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 this posting, we share excerpts of our fifth prediction.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

From a supply chain sourcing perspective, a consistent theme in media reporting has been exploration or hints for added Apple supply chain sourcing. Production currently sourced include products such as iPad , AirPod and the Apple Watch. Tesla has expressed some interest in supply chain production presence.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. This start-up’s uniqueness is a vertically integrated supply network and production capability, one that is capital intensive. This week, the U.S.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2024

In this Supply Chain Matters commercial aircraft industry focused commentary, we highlight findings from a rather timely published Accenture research survey report. Background For multiple years now, Supply Chain Matters has provided a number of commentaries focused on commercial aircraft industry aircraft demand and supply network response.

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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. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers.

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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.

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Here’s what he had to say.

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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. In the latter category, global vehicle inventory expressed in days of supply was reported as 28 days, compared to 15 days in the year-earlier quarter.

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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

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an update on the ongoing production, quality reputation and corporate cultural challenges that surround commercial aircraft producer Boeing. 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.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 14, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides highlights of the ASCM Supply Chain Professional 2024 Salaries and Careers Global Report released this week. The 2024 report represents the 7 th consecutive year. The 2024 total compensation median compares to $98,570 reported in the 2023 survey.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights concerns raised by automotive industry interests regarding evolving component sourcing among China based suppliers within Mexico. market entry to that of Japanese automakers on the 1970’s and South Korea based makers in the 1990’s. Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022.

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EMERGE App

APRIL 5, 2024

The picture of wholesale distribution industry in 2024 The report from Research and Markets forecasts that the wholesale market size will reach $68,092.65 Understanding the right approach to survival in this industry in 2024 might be the best abundance now. 7 pointers that can help your business survive in 2024 and beyond 1.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 15, 2024

Article | Key Takeways Gartner Event Encourages a ‘Rethink’ of Global Supply Chains Article | Key Takeways May 15, 2024 The annual Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is always a great meeting of minds, and this year’s theme, “Rethink Supply Chain,” is an important one.

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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 The current forecast for 2024 growth is 0.8 That statement portends stubbornly high interest rates will likely extend into 2024. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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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. Once more, the footwear provider has plans to double an existing U.S. and global consumer demand and drive future business growth.”

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. To help out fellow supply chain experts and professionals, we’ve crafted this guide to deepen your comprehension of JIT, illuminating its fundamental principles, myriad benefits, strategic implementation, and the challenges that may arise.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Recent cumulative events have increased the emphasis on the supply chain, emphasizing its importance and bringing it to the fore. As was quoted, “no one mentions the supply chain when it works, but when it fails….” This highlighted the strengths and weaknesses across supply chains and led to many investments in process and technology.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Mexico is seeing strong growth in manufacturing. OEMs are building up their supply networks in America’s southern neighbor to nearshore their supply networks closer to the U.S. market and secure redundant sources of supply. Due to strong U.S. As new U.S. factory and its relationships with Chinese factories.”.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters calls reader attention to a report by Bloomberg indicating that upwards of 14 percent of Apple iPhone production, equating to $14 billion, is now being produced within India. Background Throughout 2022 and 2023, we have highlighted for readers the various indications of Apple’s unfolding China Plus sourcing moves.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. Increased Labor Activism The year 2023 brought increased labor activism in the form of labor contract demands for higher wages and added benefits.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 21, 2024

The Federal Reserve Bank Of New York has announced that the bank will bolster its data reports to track the state of supply chains. New Supply Availability Index Effective in June, the New York Fed will be introducing Supply Availability Indexes (SAI’s) as part of monthly regional business surveys.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A report by Nikkei Asia Technology indicates that Apple contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn is planning to incrementally expand iPhone production capacity within India. This facility is further reported to be the equivalent of a $1.54 billion facility, which is massive and implies more than just smartphone assembly.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlighting and added insights on reported October 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. down from the 49.2

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Synovos

JANUARY 24, 2024

RS Integrated Supply Joins Minority Supplier Development UK WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 23 JANUARY 2024 – RS Integrated Supply, a global MRO supply chain management services company, announced it has joined Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK) as a corporate member as part of its commitment to growing a diverse supplier base.

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