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. With the December 2023 report, global PMI levels have remained below the 50.0 The reported December value of 47.9

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

This sounds simple enough, but we all know it’s a very complex issue and that’s partially because ESG concerns touch every part of the value chain, from the field or mine where raw materials are sourced to the packaging and transport modes used to bring your finished product to market. The International Labor Organization reports that 27.6

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. When looking at global online sales, Salesforce reports 57% digital growth in 2020, and 16% growth in 2021, with eMarketer data predicting a continued increase through 2025. Data source: eMarketer. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Resilinc’s Rick Freeman weighs in on the future opportunities for high-tech and semiconductor companies Despite the stabilization of the high-tech and semiconductor supply chain, the industry still faces pressure due to ongoing import/export restrictions and changing regulations governing semiconductor production and sourcing.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. Container shipping to hit bottom in mid-2023, forecasts HSBC.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. According to industry data, five of the six most sold vehicles in July were electric-powered models.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

billion in 2024. As per a recent study, AI can help reduce production costs by almost 20% in the agriculture sector! Food Production AI tools can drive advanced predictive analytics with precision forecasting for weather and crop yield predictions. It is growing at 38.30% CAGR and is expected to touch USD 48.99

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

Bart DeMuynck, Chief Industry Analyst at supply chain visibility provider project44 indicates that he expects retailers trying to keep shelves stocked to be hit the hardest if a strike does occur, followed by automotive makers that ship millions of aftermarket parts to dealers and parts retailers. The company filed a request in U.S.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. According to industry reports, over half of business leaders acknowledge the need for supply chain improvements, with 52% believing they could enhance their operations.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Freightera’s CEO, Eric Beckwitt Gives His Predictions on The Trends in Sustainability in 2024. Although interest rates are widely predicted to fall in 2024, and the freight recession may end, the multi-decade trend of moving manufacturing overseas, especially to China, may be largely over.

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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. Report commentary further indicated that while global consumer goods production levels features solid monthly growth, both the intermediate and investment goods sectors were marginal in growth.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Few, if any, analysts are predicting fair winds and following seas for supply chains this year. Recently, Thibaud Molin , a partner at the KYU, told reporters at a press conference, “The world has entered a zone of uncertainty.”[1] “China reported only 5.2% in 2024, according to the World Bank.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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Proxima

AUGUST 3, 2020

billion by 2024. Lockdowns have given a new edge to e-commerce as returns for online purchases tend to be three-fold compared to in-store purchases. System developers should be the first source of data and research for both buyers and suppliers. According to MarketWatch , the logistics automation market totaled $49.2

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

billion by 2024, according to Business Wire. Craft brewing is projected to be a US$107 billion industry by 2024. Don’t purchase any supply chain solution that is not Cloud or SaaS based. Changes to the plan are smoothly tracked and managed, and finished goods stock-outs can be predicted and worked around in advance.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 30, 2024

Supply Chain Matters draws reader attention to a published report that depicts how branded company Nike made strategic mistakes in its online distribution strategy during the time of Covid , and how the shoe and athletic goods retailer is still recovering. They smack of Nike’s iconic branding message: Just Do it !

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Vinculum

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The digital platform has made purchasing easy for the customer. As per the e-market report, digital sales around 6 trillion dollars USD by 2024. They want everything on hand and at their doorstep, and they are in contact with the source to get the desired products. billion as per the e-marketer report.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Inventory analytics goes mainstream. Accurately plotting costs based on live data. Improving efficiencies with data analytics. for the 2020-2024 period), but to also help businesses move on from the pandemic. Connect IoT tech to your cloud software to input critical real-time data to analytics and other business systems.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

For all of this, you need a solution that provides your entire organization with a single source of truth, helping teams align on inventory positioning, financial decisions , and business planning. Consider the different purchasing journeys customers take during the holidays. Spruce Up Your Omnichannel Strategy. compared with 2019.

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OptiProERP

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to a report by Market Research Engine, “The ERP market remains in a phase of rapid expansion, with total market size expected to exceed $49.5 billion by 2024.” If you have decided to invest in ERP software, understanding ERP modules is important to make the right purchase. Procurement. Procurement.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Zug Campus - Source: ISZL website Initial purchasing process at ISZL Before last year, when faculty and staff at the International School of Zug and Luzern wanted to buy something, they could briefly discuss it with the principal or other budget holders and then order what was needed instead of going through a formal process.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2023

Highlights of the new agreement include full time package van drivers garnering a reported annual compensation of $170,000 in pay and benefits. The consolidated operating margin in the quarter was reported as 12.6 reported for Q2 ending. per hour under the existing contract. percent with adjusted operating margin of 13.2

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ShipBob

JANUARY 22, 2020

According to AdWeek , the number of Americans purchasing from a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand is predicted to grow nearly 20% over the next 5 years. By 2024, the global beauty market is predicted to reach $750 billion, up from $432.7 CBD products alone are expected to reach $20 billion by 2024. billion in 2016.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

That compares to a reported starting rate of $15.50 Added safety and health protections, to include vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. more per hour in 2023, and $7.50 more per hour over the length of the five year contract.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

According to a published report by The New York Times , ( Paid subscription or metered view ) GlobalFoundries will dedicate a portion of its production capacity specifically to produce semiconductor devices for General Motors needs. According to the report, GlobalFoundries now aims to submit a proposal to the U.S. East and Gulf Ports.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

especially procurement and logistics?—?in It was reported in mid-June by Zion Market Research that global “blockchain technology in supply chain management marke t was valued at around USD 40.99 million by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 49.16% between 2017 and 2024” ( globalnewswire.com 2018 ). Source: Accenture.

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a monthly highlights of reported January 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Overall, global activity reportedly showed signs of increased production output and corresponding activity levels, but the gains were mostly in developing and lower-cost regions. increased 1.1

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Unleashed

JANUARY 28, 2021

Sources: IBIS World Coffee Bean Distributors in Australia July 2020. Sources: IBIS World Coffee Processing in the UK June 2020. Sources: IBIS World Coffee Production in the US October 2020. Source: IBIS World Tea, Coffee and Other Food Manufacturing in New Zealand November 2020. Where do those coffee costs go?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 15, 2024

is making investments to enhance domestic sourcing and production within noted strategic and economic industry sectors. percent to 25 percent in 2024. Electric Powered Vehicles The tariff rate on electric vehicles under Section 301 will increase from 25 percent to 100 percent in 2024.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Stats NZ has reported the volume of high-strength beer (more than 5% ABV) available for consumption has increased by 21% in five years. The Society of Independent Brewers’s 2020 craft beer report showed that in 2019, their members reported acquiring 47 pub sites; 30% of them now have a taproom, and 35% of them have a shop.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2024

On February 4 at the 2024 Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift announced that she would be releasing a new album, which had secretly been in the works for two years. cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October Transloading is heating up again Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S.

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