2008 Logistics Procurement United States 
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 18, 2023
The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. United States Inflation Rates and GDP Inflation is the highest in forty years.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2014
made that prediction in 2008 (see the Barron’s article What $300-a-Barrel Oil Will Mean for You ). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets.
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Talking Logistics
JUNE 17, 2015
A perfect example of where this phrase applies is the Oil and Gas industry, especially here in the United States where we’ve seen significant change and volatility over the past 5+ years. As the table below shows, back in 2008, the U.S. Execution (Tendering, Dock Scheduling, Track & Trace, Freight Audit & Pay).
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 10, 2023
The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has annually published a series of supply chain management focused predictions since its inception in 2008. Background. They are produced to advise our clients, sponsors and the broad global supply chain management community as to what to anticipate in the coming year. Prediction Background.
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 6, 2023
Since our inception in 2008, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has annually published a series of supply chain management focused predictions. The three largest global economies ( Europe , United States , China ) expected to stall. Background. Expected 2023 global economic growth in a range from 2 percent to 2.7
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 3, 2023
Mexico’s President Andres Manual Lopez reportedly had preferred that the Tesla facility be located in the country’s southern-most region because of known water shortages in the border region with the United States. However, Musk’s micro-management style and manner have reportedly added to the challenges.
ToolsGroup
APRIL 1, 2022
Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). As some component lead times push into 2023, the shortage is expected to last 24 months before it recedes – similar to the chip shortage of 2008-2009. As of 2020, only 12% of semiconductor chips were made in the United States. ( Intel ).
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