Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). 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. Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. tractor fleet and sourcing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, according to the press release. British supermarkets source peppers exclusively from Spain during the winter months. This move toward electric vehicles also supports Sysco’s goal of reducing its direct emissions by 27.5

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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. That will have a direct impact on the dynamics of global container shipping, airfreight and logistics networks.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 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. Processes can be very sophisticated to unsophisticated.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

The report authors indicated that the December PMI reading is the lowest since the first half of 2009, with the implication a significant loss in momentum. Sources; S&P Global and ISM, 2022. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. but a significant 10.2

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

Commenting on the July report, Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global indicated in-part: “ With the exception of pandemic lockdown periods, July saw US manufacturers report the toughest business conditions since 2009. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. .

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The report reveals that business logistics costs rose to 8.3 business logistics system jumped up 10.4

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 26, 2016

The research starts in April and stretches over many weeks as we analyze the different elements and understand the patterns of each industry. Selfishly, we need a standard for our research, but we also want to help supply chain leaders gain new insights from a deep data-driven analysis. What Can We Learn from the Research?

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Source: S&P Global, April, 2023 Highlights of Regional Reporting Developed Regions Eurozone The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® fell again in March to a value of 47.3 China’s expansion was noted as marginal by the end of Q1.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

Founded in 2009, with the vision of becoming the next iteration of producer Tesla in technologically innovative EV design, production and distribution logistics, this start-up spent its initial years in designing and developing what is today the RiT electrically powered pick-up truck, and the RiS sport utility vehicle. Bob Ferrari.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

As reported in the Wall Street Journal earlier this month, “ freight truck orders plummeted 48% in January ,” according to data from ACT Research. Other data sources, however, suggest the market is in good balance. Talking Logistics episodes related to transportation procurement: What Are Other Shippers Doing?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Source: S&P Global Monthly PMI Reporting Highlights of Regional Reporting Continued High expansion in India Manufacturing activity levels across India remained at high expansion levels in May, outpacing all other regions. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Barring the initial pandemic lockdown months, this is the steepest downturn in US manufacturing seen since the global financial crisis in 2009.”. In the coming days we will scrutinize August global logistics, transportation and recognized volatility indicators to ascertain similar or contrasting indicators. Timothy R. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

They collectively provide evidence that the prior disruptions still occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the latest manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China, will have a longer economic and service level effect in the coming months. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 4, 2013

My long-term blog readers may remember that two years ago, when I left AMR Research after the acquisition by Gartner Group, that I became more serious about my health. Likewise, in today’s supply chain environment, I find that supply chain leaders favor a single function of logistics, manufacturing or sourcing.

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Supply Chain Trend

MAY 17, 2022

Palmatier and Crum (2002), Coldrick, Ling, and Turner (2003) and Bob Stahl (2009) all assert that S&OP is first and foremost an executive decision-making process. Kuehne Logistics University research on next generation supply chain planning , identified that more holistic strategic roles will emerge for planners.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

For December 2015, retail sales were the lowest since 2009. Their processes cannot ship and track the EACH and the outsourcing to third-party logistics is too expensive. In addition, Macy’s announced the closure of 36 stores and K-Mart followed suite with announcements of 27 store closings. What does this mean?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Logistics Design : Efforts should be practiced to reduce fuel consumption. Reducing pollution during transportation are important activities of reverse logistics. Healthcare.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It is notable that there are no winners or finalists in the industries of aerospace and defense, automotive, automotive suppliers, conglomerates, consumer durables, e-commerce retail, hospitals, overthe-counter drugs, packaging, pharmaceutical, third-party logistics, or toys. Progress, however, is not possible without a clear goal.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

after plummeted to its lowest level since 2009 in October. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. The post November 2022 PMI Indices Point to Further Global Wide Production Contraction first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

From our Ferrari Research Group lens, the above statement provides sobering evidence that global wide demand for physical products has indeed contracted, and the outlook for any uptick is not evident. The October S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® plummeted to its lowest level since 2009. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

In 2008-2009, nine died and hundreds became ill. The investigation into the activity at PCA began in 2009, after the U.S. The manufacturers sourced the peanut butter primarily on cost. An example is the work on Performance Based Logistics (PBL). This confession comes seven years after selling of contaminated food.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

From a term that came into use in 2009, the Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long way in 10 years. 3 Other research is even more conservative, placing the 2018 estimate at seven billion (not including the computers and phones noted above) with growth to 11.6 Learn more about it now! 15 Min Read. Download for later. billion by 2021.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 7, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Asset Management being my key research area, I took a holistic approach and reached out to many of our project teams working for Oil & Gas clients, colleagues and researcher in this area.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Last month, we were discussing our new Maximo Utilities Amplifier Solution with Ralph Rio, Research Director, ARC Advisory Group ( [link] ). Communication Services. Financial Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Based on AMR Research, a 6% forecast improvement in MAPE could improve the perfect order compliance by 10% and deliver a 10-15% reduction in inventory. Communication Services.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

By now, you’ve probably thought about all the logistical details like: what items are required to bring the meal together; who’s responsible for bringing each dish; what time guests should arrive; and where dinner should be served so there’s enough room for everyone. The same is true for logistics planning. I hope you enjoy! - Adam.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 20, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. I researched prices on most Indian online websites for the laptop configuration I wanted. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Research has proved that the use of social media can vastly improve the sales, lower costs of procurement and bring about innovation in the supply chain. December 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 21, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Aberdeen research estimates picking activities operating cost to be 35% of the operating budget and over 50% of the direct labor 1. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 28, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. We further substantiated their view points with our research from various other forums. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Public Sector.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. A more empowered consumer who would gain the information advantage by deeper utilization of online shopping and research tools. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 11, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Ray Wang CEO, Constellation Research ( [link] ), a speaker with tremendous energy, spoke about how innovations are changing world and why agility is required in order to stay current.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 25, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement, primarily the indirect spend area. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure. Public Sector.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. According to Accenture Research, 56 percent of holiday shoppers had a plan to view apparel and gear in person, before buying online. December 2009. November 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. percent will or have researched products and compared prices with their tablets. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2009. November 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 10, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. With the new concept of utilities owning these assets, the standards are being set and utilities are taking advantage of the research and implementations done throughout the world.

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