Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. Global Shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 6, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights March and Q1-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating added headwinds and challenges in the months to come. Source: JP Morgan and S&P Global, March 2022. United States. Global Wide Production Activity. Select Regional Highlights.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. Prediction Background. Higher cost levels will need to be mitigated or reduced.

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QAD

DECEMBER 3, 2019

It means buying food that is sourced and/or grown within a geographical location that could be considered “local”. Smaller manufacturers are popping up all over the United States, as well as in other countries, to process and produce locally grown food products. Is “eating local” the next-generation of the “organic” trend?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary relative to July’s global manufacturing PMI indices relative to data indicating declining momentum, and some contraction among specific global regions. United States. Indices reflecting manufacturing across the United States reflected lower momentum as well.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 24, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our readers added perspectives on this week’s reports indicating that Apple has initiated plans for production of the upcoming new model iPhone14 to be sourced from both China and India. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Bob Ferrari.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? Companies with supply chains that span more than one continent often have shipments, whether inbound or outbound, being transported to various regions of the world to contend with. Sources: * IANA. An unclear plan may let you down.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? Companies with supply chains that span more than one continent often have shipments, whether inbound or outbound, being transported to various regions of the world to contend with. Sources: * IANA. An unclear plan may let you down.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Further indicated was that: “ Geopolitical trends and including declining interdependencies between China and the United States are having a growing impact on global trade.” That includes not only industry supply chains but the collection of supporting services related to logistics, transportation, and global trade related services.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

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QAD

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In the United States for example, many companies have been considering – and some already taken – strategies like near-shoring and reshoring. The post What to Expect When You’re Expecting Supply Chain Disruptions appeared first on QAD Blog. However, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group , through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog, announces the release of a second published research advisory in an overall three-part series: The Importance of Supply Chain and Human Resources Strategy Alignment for Addressing Talent Recruitment and Retention Needs- Part Two. Bob Ferrari.

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Resilinc

MAY 23, 2023

If you drive a car from Volkswagen-Audi, Honda, Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Tesla, Renault, NIO, or Stellantis—the parts in your car have a high risk of being sourced from companies linked to abuses in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China; the region targeted by the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, (UFLPA).

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Embracing manufacturing sustainability is becoming a strategic necessity, and in this blog, we’ll explore the key reasons why. This involves optimizing processes to reduce overproduction, wait times, unnecessary transportation, and excess inventory , which not only conserves resources but also saves money.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Background In our previously published blog commentary, Amazon’s Noteworthy 2023 Financial Performance , provided our readers highlights and perspectives of Amazon ’s recently reported Q4 and full year 2023 financial performance, which were very well received by company investors. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our Annual 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. Expected 2023 global economic growth in a range from 2 percent to 2.7

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights select June and Q2-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating increased headwinds and challenges in the months to come. United States. Indices reflecting manufacturing across the United States were subdued as well. and the end of March.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Indices reflecting manufacturing across the United States were generally positive. Federal Bank of New York.

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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. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This has been noted as a faster growth rate than either China or the United States. United States The January S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI™ posted a value of 46.9 Report authors suggested that the domestic market was the main source of new business growth while international demand role slightly in January.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2017

The United States aerospace manufacturing industry is a highly competitive one. Sources of electromagnetic energy range from solar radiation to mundane electrical systems. Subscribe to her blog to stay up to date on scientific news and follow her on Twitter. Megan is also the editor of Schooled By Science.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 5, 2022 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership. All rights reserved. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 10, 2022

In fact, Florida is the third-largest producer of limestone in the United States. Florida also produces one of the most extensive amounts of limestone in the United States, which is used in many industries. The stone is then loaded onto trucks for transport to processing facilities, which are crushed into smaller pieces.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

Source: Statista.com. It forced three semiconductor plants to shut, causing a microchip shortage for the auto industry and severing the state’s vital supply chain links for three days. Transportation was redirected to be used in providing first aid, leading to supply chain bottlenecks, shortages and price hikes. Download Now!

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog shares a mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 predictions for industry supply chains published at the beginning of 2022. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. percent in June.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2022

In her recent blog post , Anusha Shankar discussed this tragedy, as well as the need to help Blue Yonder customers navigate the significant supply chain challenges that have resulted from this war — such as blocked transportation lanes and airspace, production shutdowns, dramatic increases in fuel costs, and product and material shortfalls.

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QAD

JULY 5, 2022

However, if you manufacture or transport goods, especially those that have any seasonal value in the winter, you better start preparing now because the days are now getting shorter and the disruptions that are impacting the market today will extend into the future. Transportation Issues. Packaging Materials. Winter is coming.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate, Supply Chain Matters blog unveils part two of a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. Of added concern, the three largest global economies ( Europe, United States, China ) are expected to stall.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Roshan Pujari, Founder and CEO of Stardust Power indicated in-part: “ Currently there is no large-scale refinery for battery-grade lithium in the United States, exposing the country to undue national security and supply chain risk.” All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 1, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights reports of a cyber-attack incident impacting a supplier to Toyota Motor and resulting in a one-day suspension of the automakers manufacturing operations across Japan. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2019

We see this all the time with weather storms and the havoc they create on transportation and distribution operations. Robinson (a Talking Logistics sponsor), shared some good advice in a blog post this week. Toss a little sand into their gears and they grind to a halt. What should supply chain professionals do in response?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2022

In a company blog posting , Ryan Peterson, Founder and existing CEO of Flexport announced that he and Clark will serve as Co-CEOs for six months, and Peterson will then step into an Executive Chairman role. He stated in-part: “ The supply chain has entered everyday national discourse for all the wrong reason. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

The advisory identified the various unique challenges associated with customer fulfillment and warehouse operational workers, continual nationwide truck driver shortages across the United States and Europe in areas of compensation, process inefficiencies and collaborative automation needs. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Delayed shipments because of sea freight disruptions, monthly increasing fuel charges, disconnected communication between transport modalities. Out of these respondents, a staggering 72% stated to have experienced negative or severe negative effects. Would you like to know more about the state of Supply Chains moving forward?

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It was designed with linearity in mind: a singular focus on minimizing transport costs through building high-capacity, point-to-point distribution infrastructure. This intelligence also assists in weighing pros and cons to determine the optimal mix among local, regional, and global sourcing and manufacturing capability.”

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. Here in the United States, FedEx experienced significant delays again this year , with many employees volunteering to work on Christmas to deliver delayed packages. LoJack SCI and TransVoyant Partner to Deliver Supply Chain Risk Alerting.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 22, 2019

The transportation industry has seen a rapid influx of interest and growth over the last several years, and this includes the professionals who work as intermediaries between shippers and carriers. Licensed freight brokers operate around the country in various markets, helping make the transport of goods a reality for their customers.

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