Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary, we reflect on the ongoing Russia and Ukraine conflict, the implications for industry supply chains, and perhaps right now, a need for all to pause and reflect. The concerns related to exploitation of low-cost labor remains real across global supply chains.

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 24, 2022

Over 250,000 US companies, and over 160,000 European companies, have direct or indirect suppliers in Russia and Ukraine. War in the region was always going to have a dramatic effect on global supply chains, and there are three areas where this is already evident – or likely to manifest. What can supply chain practitioners do?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Semiconductor Fabrication! There are a variety of ongoing disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting economic Russian sanctions coming from other countries. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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QAD

APRIL 27, 2023

Earlier this year, QAD hosted a live webinar to explore and analyze the trends that are likely to dominate the procurement world over the coming months. It’s no secret that procurement teams have an amplified role within their businesses and that many are left with questions — our goal was to offer answers.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog provides an overview of our 2024 annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains. Talent and skills retention have indeed taken center stage.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Unpacking expected disruptions across the supply chain for manufacturers and distributors.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chains Are Broken. Have you found that the consistent supply and reasonable prices in the Electrical Supply Chain that you were used to before COVID-19 hit have not returned as soon as you hoped, or as soon as some experts predicted? Subscribe Here!

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The automotive industry has shown itself to be brave in recent times, in all areas but one: the supply chain. In order for logistics, procurement and distribution to align with the general advancements of the industry itself, these critical areas must give in to a more comprehensive transformation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

We’ve seen how the lockdowns in Shanghai snarled global supply chains. The ongoing Ukraine–Russia conflict has caused turmoil in significant parts of the global food chain, and in fact, Ukraine is a major exporter of barley (30% of global totals), wheat (25%), and sunflower oil (60%). The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 3, 2023

After almost three exhausting years of back-to-back supply chain disruptions, it would be nice to think that someday we’ll return to a “normal” state where demand patterns were easily predictable, supply conditions were consistent and consumer expectations were stable. And that certainly applies to supply chains.

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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. Background. Prediction Background.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues to highlight for readers specific global and regional supply chain indices that depict both trending production activity levels, as well as supply chain volatility. Newly published indices reflecting global supply chain volatility and U.S.

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Proxima

AUGUST 25, 2022

Simon Geale recently spoke to CNBC about how China’s strict Covid restrictions are having a ripple effect on global supply chains. The threat of sudden lockdowns continues to loom over procurement teams. At Proxima, we are uniquely positioned to help your business evaluate opportunities and identify gaps in your supply chain.

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American Global Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Gain Competitive Advantage by Understanding the Economic Aspects of Supply Chains Supply chains play a crucial role in driving economic growth and prosperity. According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) the cost of U.S. business logistics amounts to 9.1% The cost of U.S.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

Like safety stock calculations , EOQ is one of the most important equations in supply chain planning. The demand is subjected to change due to many factors drastically, including pandemics (COVID-19), war (Russia-Ukraine war), and last but not least technological advancements. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 29, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Russia sent covid assistance in the form of oxygen concentrators and generators. It also announced the supply of 3 to 4 lakh units of Remdesvir Injection, a Covid drug that India was falling short of.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. Fortunately, your organization can get ahead of the learning curve by knowing what trends in logistics to watch for this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. More smelters are expected to curtail operations leading to reduced supply in the market. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Precoro

MARCH 22, 2023

A smooth-functioning supply chain is vital to meeting buyer expectations. Despite your best supply chain planning, supply chains get disrupted – sometimes moderately and at other times massively. The supply base, no matter how meticulously put together, depends on numerous external factors.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. How could Stagflation impact Supply Chain?

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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.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. But I was right with some of my other predictions, especially my prediction that we would see a rise in cyber attacks in 2017, with supply chain and logistics operations becoming new targets.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

In our previously published Supply Chain Matters Editorial commentary , The Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Action and the Signal for Assessment , this Editor provided a summary of likely implications that industry supply chain leaders and their respective teams should be focusing on in the coming months. cyberattacks.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2015

For the past few years I’ve been using that phrase, which you typically find in investment literature, when making the case for innovation in supply chain management. trailed both Saudi Arabia and Russia in oil production, and it trailed Russia in natural gas production. As the table below shows, back in 2008, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight quantitative data related to global and regional supply chain production activity levels in May 2022, as depicted by the reported PMI indices. manufacturing sector remains in a demand-driven, supply chain constrained environment. in May from the 46.0

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 10, 2023

The Ferrari Research and Consulting Group thru its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog, provides a reassessment of our prior prediction related to supply chain ESG strategy and action plans over the next 2-3 years. Multiple reports last week indicate that climate scientists are increasingly deeply concerned.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two additional May 2022 indicators of supply chain volatility as well as logistics services trending. In an update published earlier this month, we highlighted various quantitative data related to global and regional supply chain PMI indices for May.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Production growth reportedly was weighted down by ongoing severe supply chain disruptions widespread materials and component shortages. from the level of 47.2 in March to 46.0

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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. Commentary related to January’s PMI and logistics data can be accessed at this web link.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an editorial perspective on political actions that occurred this week, specifically the State of the Union Address the release of a new U.S. Trade Policy agenda, and where government and global supply chain policies can either collide or align. . State of the Union Address.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

2020 will live long in the memory as a year that was overshadowed by a remorseless pandemic causing untold disruptions for the container, logistics and ports industry across the world. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the formal declared end to the Covid-19 pandemic along with commenting on the industry supply chain learning that has emerged. From our perspectives, that statement should and will likely resonate among multi-industry supply chain professionals.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Geo-Political and Hybrid Government Policy Dimensions.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2022

As businesses report their financial performance for the first quarter of 2022, Supply Chain Matters continues with highlights of select bellwether firms that can be considered a relatively good indicator of ongoing industry supply chain challenges and how senior executives view the remainder of 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog unveils a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond.

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All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Behind the sparkle and allure of diamonds, however, lies a complex and multifaceted supply chain that spans… The diamond industry has long been associated with luxury, beauty, and timeless elegance.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported March 2024, and Q1-2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended March on an optimistic footing.

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