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. 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

MAY 22, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights for the recently released Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2024 Report. Safety and Shipping Review 2024 Report Global commercial and specialty insurance provider Allianz Commercial has released its annual review of trends and developments in global shipping and safety.

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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. percent, down from the January estimate of 2.7 China is now forecasted to grow 5.6 percent in 2022.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

Together these capabilities facilitate better demand forecasting and planning, inventory management, procurement, and logistics, and augments visibility across the supply chain – far better than any technology or human has managed to do till date. The platform primarily helps predict demand and improve customer experience.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management, also known as lean manufacturing or the Toyota Production System (TPS), is a strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules. With the correct strategy and resources, JIT can serve as a potent instrument for elevating supply chain efficacy and profitability.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Outlook for 2024 The current updated UNCTAD forecast provides a more pessimistic forecast for 2024. The UN agency indicated that the forecast for global trade in 2024 remained “ highly uncertain and generally pessimistic.” percent growth rate in 2024. exports to China are reportedly down by 2 percent.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 3, 2024

Major Earthquake Senior business, procurement, information technology or supply chain executives with the responsibility for the assessment and mitigation of business related risks can often contemplate various impactful risk events. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

based companies had indicated in survey data and in concerted actions that termed China Plus sourcing strategies that either explored alternative, nearshoring, or reshoring efforts were being undertaken. The basis of this report, based on company experiences and executive interviews was that “ the strategy looks more like China plus many.”

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 19, 2021

Busy times for all of us and in particular supply chain managers who are dealing with capacity constraints, delays, the rise of e-commerce, forecasting in this crazy environment, identifying and analyzing data, and putting the data to use in strategies. TMS has come a long way since its early days. “Customers want data,” Ron said.

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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. While supply pressures have reportedly eased slightly, transport capacity related shortages increased in excess of their long-run averages.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

trillion industry by 2024 , consisting of not only food, but also cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, media & creation, and Muslim friendly travel. This new standard has three modules: transportation, warehousing, and retailing. I would certainly recommend before the year 2024. Developments.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

At the same time, teams are turning their attention to plans for the year 2024. This podcast is titled: What Should Supply Chain Leaders Expect in 2024 , and the conversation spans not only leadership dimensions but business, process and technology dimensions.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

Ninety percent of companies have an ESG strategy in place and chances are good yours does, too – or will very soon. ESG Regulations are Driving Investment in Sustainable Procurement Regardless of where you stand on the ethics behind ESG issues, you’d think consumer demand would be a clear driver for sustainable product development.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

That culminated in our research arm’s published December 2023 Supply Chain Matters update, Apple’s Unfolding China Plus Sourcing Strategy for iPhone Production. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. The latest implication is that it has now doubled.

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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. Continued Labor Activism Labor activism in the form of labor contract negotiations will continue in 2024, and include spillover from actions that occurred in 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. As supply chain logistics and transportation teams are keenly aware, rates peaked to more than $20,000 per container for both routes at this time last year. Added Perspectives.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

As we step into 2024, the world of logistics isn’t what it used to be. It helps coordinate the various supply chain activities, which include the complete range of procurement, development, implementation, commercialization, and delivery of the goods or services to the market. We’ve all been witness to this!

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Commenting on the outlook for 2024, Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence noted in part: “ Given current order book trends, the overall picture from the survey is one of supply exceeding demand for many goods, which points to downside risks to production, employment and prices as we head into 2024.”

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Publicis Sapient Announces Acquisition of Spinnaker SCA Digital business transformation company Publicis Sapient has announced the acquisition of Spinnaker SCA , a supply chain services firm that provides end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning and execution consulting services. All rights reserved.

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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. Alternative Fulfillment Strategies Will Be Key.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports indicating that Europe based Airbus will double China based aircraft final assembly output by 2024. Mr. Faury indicated to reporters that the expansion of Tianjin capacity is an important part of the strategy for producing upwards of 75 of the A320 family aircraft on a monthly basis by 2026.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also indicated last week that regulators “ won’t be rushed ” into clearing the 737 MAX 9 model to fly again. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Hopefully, it will be positive when the dust settles. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Our 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Chains Research Advisory that is now available for reading and downloading i n our Research Center , The tenth prediction addresses industry specific transformal efforts undergoing additional tests and that includes commercial aircraft supply networks, and varying challenges of Airbus and Boeing.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

in 2024, these figures are still above pre-pandemic levels. When demand fluctuates, and costs rise, it can be tempting to throw out long-term strategies to react to these changes. While it’s impossible for you to control geopolitical and economic factors, you can control your business strategy. in 2023 and 4.3% Demand falls.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sluggish vs Optimized Transportation and Logistics Without Advanced Analytics : Logistics operations may operate on static routing and scheduling, not accounting for variables like traffic, weather, or sudden changes in demand. Start with a Clear Strategy Begin your journey with a well-thought-out strategy.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Specific capabilities include production planning and scheduling, order slotting and sequencing, transportation capacity planning, vehicle routing and scheduling, all on an API-based microservices architecture. billion market valuation based on 2024 revenue expectations. while securing a $5.4

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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. The February 2024 reading of 50.3 Slight Improvement Among Grouping of ASEAN Manufacturers During 2024 we include for our readers highlights of the S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI®.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 24, 2024

Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Despite potential cutbacks to come, all should be proud of the accomplishments made and the millions of lives that were saved during very challenging times. All rights reserved.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 22, 2020

between 2019 to 2024, more than doubling in size. These include demand forecasting, predictive pricing strategies, inventory management, logistics and predictive maintenance.” That’s why spending on supply chain advanced analytics is on the rise. ” Predictive analytics and future supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Transportation prices reportedly contracted for the tenth consecutive month, but authors pointed to a lessened rate in the April data. The industry will likely not know the answer until 2024. Further indicated was: “ whether or not we have hit bottom of rates is unclear.”

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The report indicates that while strategies that former CEO Clark initiated for this start-up to be a broader services and logistics execution provider will continue, a renewed emphasis on cost cutting was essential. Specifically noted: “ We can still be a growth company even in a declining market.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

TechCrunch reports that VW will invest upwards of $20 billion as part of a supply network vertical integration strategy related to electric batteries. Orders for the 2023 model year sold out within hours and preorders for the 2024 model opened in late June. and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2022

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger indicated that the semiconductor chip shortage will last longer than expected, likely into 2024. “ Inbound cost inflation manifested by higher supply, logistics and transportation costs now seem to be translating to across-the-board price increases for end products.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Once again, the implication for multi-industry businesses, their procurement sourcing and supply chain teams remains a diligent assessment of the global and domestic supply chain landscape relative to demand and supply trending, along with the various business and supply chain downside or upside risk factors.

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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. Rockville, Maryland-based OCR says it helps customers streamline and automate processes around denied party screening, license procurement / management, and product classification. The Great North American Eclipse is coming.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

with commercial volume operations by the end of 2024. According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , a Texas site could begin pilot refining operations as early as the fourth quarter of this year.,

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