Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

Following the post-COVID slump in 2022, global air cargo demand saw a recovery starting early 2023 with a notable 11% year-over-year increase in volumes from December 2023 through February 2024, according to IATA, with much of this rebound attributed to B2C e-commerce volumes. From Q3 2021 to early 2022, Freightos Air Index China-U.S.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Following a significant investment in 2021 from tech-focused private equity firm Accel-KKR, ToolsGroup has expanded its product offerings through the Just Enough demand management acquisition in 2021 and Onera retail execution acquisition in 2022. We are very excited about this new chapter in Evo’s journey.”

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QAD

MARCH 23, 2023

Today, the choice for CPG manufacturers and supply chains is clear: future-proof with digital manufacturing technologies that can meet the customer where they are or be left behind. CPG Trends to Watch in 2023 and Beyond As the CPG industry puts COVID-19 in its rearview mirror (phew!),

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ToolsGroup

JULY 28, 2023

BOSTON – August 3, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been named among ten Notable Vendors included in Gartner’s Midmarket Context: Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions (July 2023).

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

In 2021, this column highlighted Blackstone’s acquisition of the company for $1.4 This SaaS software provider has a noted 7,000 customer with a vertical industry presence spanning chemicals and life science , government , manufacturing and metals and mining industry sectors. All rights reserved.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

With so much disruption fresh in mind, looking toward 2023 feels a bit more stable for every warehouse and distribution channel. However, the instability around the risk of recession remains, and knowing the top supply chain trends to watch in 2023 will help your organization prioritize operations and succeed.

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American Global Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

Economics and Logistics Quarterly Update—June 2023 Uncertainty in economics is a given. Key Economic Indicator #1: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) As of June 2023, the U.S. However, despite consumer spending boosting economic growth, the economy is predicted to face a mild recession by the end of 2023. In conclusion, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In conjunction with the summit meeting of G-20 leaders held in Indonesia , the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicated that the expected 2023 economic outlook appears gloomier that that forecasted just last month. These survey-based measures gauge the momentum of manufacturing and services activity.”. Bob Ferrari.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Apart from rapid technological advances and automakers succumbing to the EV competition by 2023, paying attention to the current market shifts is vital for navigating one of the most interesting and challenging environments of the last century. million cars and by 2023, it has almost reached 26.4 million cars.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Paul is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen , a supply chain intelligence platform, purpose-built to help manufacturers streamline their MRO supply and materials management. For manufacturers: Optimizes inventory and harmonizes data to reduce costs, improve visibility, and make better sourcing decisions.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

The overall themes of the 2023 gathering was appropriately termed: Cooperation in a Fragmented World.” The takeaways from the 2023 gathering were many, and often varied in perspective and viewpoints. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A segment of the workforce that will help close the skills gap and talent shortage in manufacturing are women. Women  Women pursuing careers in STEM and specifically manufacturing are imperative to the economic growth we desire and expect. The whole facility, from plant manager down, has a women-only workforce.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023. Similar trends were highlighted in our Supply Chain Matters summary of the May 2023 LMI report. Further noted was that this was the first time since the middle of 2021 that the vacancy rate exceeded four percent.

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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. We will then proceed into what we expect major themes to be in 2023. . seen as a likely alternative.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. The peak disruption was in December 2021. In March 2023, the level of disruption fell to a level seen in November 1998. Unrest in Sudan. ” I feel like we are riding a gondola in the middle of an intense snowstorm.

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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. Higher cost levels will need to be mitigated or reduced. billion in September.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported June 2023 and Q2-2023 quarterly global and regional PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 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. million in 2021. Background. In this posting we highlight our fourth prediction.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2022

Sadly enough, that sweet relief may be limited this summer season, as the chlorine shortages experienced in 2021 have made a reappearance. A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. between 2021 and 2026.The

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BlueYonder

JUNE 12, 2023

“Out of the chip pan and into the fire” must be a recurring feeling among manufacturers – across 2022 and into 2023 – as a proposed rebound following the eye of the COVID-19 pandemic storm has been usurped by a host of new and evolving challenges that have hindered both sides of the supply-demand equation.

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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. Economic and Business Challenges Expected in 2023. Overall Themes for the Year 2023.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

ATLANTA – February 26, 2021 – Logility, Inc., the leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced the company is positioned as Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions. To download your complimentary copy of the report, please visit: [link].

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Trey is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio , an Atlanta based tech firm that predicts and prevents material and parts shortage for companies in the electronic manufacturing space. Trey Closson is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio, an Atlanta based tech firm builds supply chain resilience for electronics manufacturers. About Trey Closson.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues with our annual listing of our most read blog commentaries that were published and of keen interest to our readers during the year 2021. The years of 2020 and 2021 presented unprecedented pandemic and other related challenges to industry and global supply chains. October 8, 2021.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

This posting serves as a side panel to the start of our multi-part unveiling of our individual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains. . Global Manufacturing Activity Levels. Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® which began 2022 at an expansion value of 54.2,

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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. The rate was further 80 percent below the peak spot rate of $10,377 reached in September 2021.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The Initial Hurdle: 2021’ Freight Fiasco During the COVID-19 pandemic, Conor from Fort Toys , like many other entrepreneurs, found himself dealing with skyrocketing demand… and skyrocketing freight costs. By 2023, average inventory turnover for small and midsize businesses, had dropped for the 50% percentile ShipBob seller from 1.59

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported 50 value for February was up 0.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

I had just reviewed KION Group’s financials that showed the Supply Chain Solutions segment (Dematic) grew by 44 percent in 2021. Similarly, a Honeywell investor presentation stated that its Intelligrated business grew by approximately 50 percent in 2021. The company expects revenues to return to growth in 2023 and beyond.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2024

There can be surprises that offer a better upside—demand is higher than expected, it is possible to raise prices without affecting demand based on what is happening with competitor products, technology has allowed manufacturing capacity to ramp up faster than expected, etc. Blue Yonder was acquired by Panasonic in 2021.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

The global manufacturing sector has seen an upswing, a technological renaissance of sorts. Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. The manufacturing sector has been severely impacted by this trend because production jobs are highly technical.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

Hannah is a board member of the National Association of Manufacturers, WBEC-Pacific, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) where she also serves as WBENC Forum 1st vice chair, board chair of How Women Lead–Silicon Valley, and is a member of the Committee of 200 for executive women.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

The software and managed services of this provider were augmented with the acquisition of New South Wales based Pegasus in 2021. Web Links: The post This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023 first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management. All rights reserved.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

The Circular Economy aims to change the way products are manufactured and used. Presently, raw materials are mined or farmed and subsequently manufactured into products. of globally extracted and used materials are cycled back into the economy (Circle Economy 2023). Essentially, industrial capacity will be replaced by logistics.

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OptiProERP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Although we have entered into the new normal, the pandemic has brought several operational challenges to the manufacturing industry ( State of Manufacturing report, Fictiv 2021 ). Learn how to get ready for manufacturing industry trends in 2023. Industrial manufacturing production can be very challenging to manage.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2023

In this blog, we’ll look at how the CommodityWatch AI top five ranking shifted from 2021 to 2022, uncover how these factors impacted commodities in 2022, and see what these shifts mean for commodities in the future. #1 In 2021, consumer demand skyrocketed in patterns that defied historical demand forecasting models.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights recent manufacturing milestones achieved by electric auto and truck maker Tesla. The long anticipated electric pick-up truck scheduled to be produced at this facility was originally planned for production during 2021 but has now been postponed to sometime next year. All rights reserved.

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