Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2022

There should be little doubt that the past three years has provided a lot of both revelation and learning opportunities for multi-industry supply chains. Instead, vehicles are sold online and then shipped directly to consumers globally, relying on transportation and logistics services networks. reasonable costs. ”. Bob Ferrari.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Strategic relationships, improved collaboration with logistics providers, and the possibility of bringing 3PL/4PL in-house to reduce transportation and warehouse costs and gain more control over logistics operations are all strategies to enable supply chain resiliency. This has a substantial impact on their EBITDA margins.

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Logility

JUNE 2, 2022

Logility chosen for delivering pioneering technology solutions that power today’s supply chains. ATLANTA – June 2, 2022 – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today was announced as a winner of Inbound Logistics’ 2022 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers award.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Taking Advantage of Transportation and Logistics Market Dynamics. As we approach the final month of 2022, the realities of a far different picture of global-wide transportation and logistics demand levels are bringing sober awareness to carriers and services providers. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel. Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The year featured continual component shortfalls, explosive inbound materials cost increases and continuous global transportation disruptions. Current Year 2022. By Q4, major European manufacturers were exploring alternative sources to produce energy-intensive products such as chemicals and fertilizers, with the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer. Pivot Toward Internal Manufacturing Presence.

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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. percent GDP growth for 2022, followed by 2.7 Global Economic Themes.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The report authors indicated that this decline was the largest since the start of the ongoing logistics industry downturn that that occurred in April 2022. What supply chain management and line-of-business teams should take special note of were the stated reasons for November’s significant decline. declined a significant 7.1

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights two additional indices of global and US supply chain volatility relative to July 2022 global supply chain activity levels. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index. percentage points from the reported reading of 65 in June.

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Logility

APRIL 20, 2022

Every industry article, news segment, analyst research paper, and boardroom conversation offers varying perspectives on the real issues impacting supply chain performance and the best way to fix them. Since 2019, nearly 70% of supply chain leaders have been constantly responding to disruption. Feeling overwhelmed?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

In our prior published Supply Chain Matters commentary, we reviewed and provided some added insights on July’s global manufacturing PMI indices which are pointing to declining global supply chain production momentum. State of Global Transportation and Logistics.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. This helps build strong relationships and optimize supply chain operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

economy through the lens of the logistics and transportation sector in terms of costs and implications to the economy during the past year, in this case 2022. companies have been increasingly moving supply chain closer to home. percent of nominal GDP , rising 20 percentage points in 2022 and the highest growth ever seen.

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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. Our research arm recently pointed out this transportation trending in a mid-year assessment commentary. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 1, 2023

This is Part 2 of the learnings and insights from the discussions with supply chain leaders and from additional sessions by Gartner analysts about new technologies that will be beneficial to long-term supply chain performance. Read Part 1 to gain additional insights.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Prediction Background. Parcel Segment.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary and perspectives on FedEx’s sudden and unexpected warning of revenue and profitability shortfall prompting decisive actions. Last evening, global parcel, logistics and transportation services provider Fedex Corp. Development.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Ocean Transport. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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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

JANUARY 4, 2023

Electric auto maker Tesla announced both Q4 and full 2022 vehicle performance over this past weekend and the results appear to again be providing implications for changes in operations leadership. . Q4 and Full Year 2022 Operational Results. million vehicles in 2022. million vehicles. million vehicles. million vehicles.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

The July numbers signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions with output and new order rates reportedly falling at faster rates. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Manufacturing production reportedly decreased for the second consecutive month.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

This funding is reportedly contingent on preconditions which include a delayed filing of its 2023 annual report with regulators and continued negotiations with an established auto maker on a joint manufacturing agreement related to North America based production. billion reported for 2022. Operating losses amounted to $736.9

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we revisit EV automaker Tesla’s prior report of Q3-2022 operational performance with this week’s formal report of financial performance. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

billion operating loss reported for 2022. billion in 2023 revenues, a 30 percent increase compared to slightly over $28 billion reported for 2022. Loss from operations declined considerably to $773 million compared to a $3.5 For the commercial aircraft business segment, the company reported $33.9

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ShipBob

APRIL 26, 2023

In an ecommerce business, supply chain performance is one of the key factors affecting the performance of the business as a whole. If the supply chain isn’t moving as seamlessly as it should, it could cause disruptions further down the line, and even result in delivery delays and customer disappointment.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

While global supply chain wide pressures have eased considerably, the data points to a number of warning signs that would suggest added contraction in the months to come. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in April to 58.7 value in April to 58.2 value in April.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

The retailer’s overall inventory levels reportedly increased more than 33 percent during the first quarter, a reflection of what was described as an aggressive buying strategy amid supply chain disruptions. In the recently reported financial performance for the July ending quarter, Walmart reported that operating income declined 6.8

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

Reportedly McCarthy’s goal is to transform the company “ primarily into a subscription-based company rather than an equipment manufacturer.” In our last Supply Chain Matters update related to Peloton in mid-July , we highlighted the announced reversal of a U.S. That charge has now resulted in an $800 million restructuring plan.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2022

There has also been a noticeably high turnover of supply chain focused management as executives took on the challenges of Wayfair ’s unique online business model. That included the implications of a wide selection of seasonally driven inventory needs, global-wide logistics and consequent double-digit transportation cost increases.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Further included was manufacturing talent needs, and with consideration for moving outsourced production to domestic sourcing, the needs for retaining a highly skilled manufacturing talent in conjunction with factory automation. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 24, 2022

To get a sense of whether supply or demand factors are responsible for current elevated inflation levels, Shapiro compared current supply- and demand-driven inflation to their average levels from the ten-year period before the pandemic. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Efficient Supply Chain Practices: Automated Distribution Centers and Computerized Inventory Systems Automation is a key component of Walmart’s efficient supply chain practices. The company has strategically invested in automated distribution centers, streamlining the flow of products from manufacturers to stores.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2022

Because blockchain technology holds great promise for increasing tracking and traceability in the supply chain. Mortson explains, “In Supply Chain, now and in the future, the need for electronic connectivity is central to any strategy. ” Supply Chain Game Changer, 4 September 2018. [3]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Stakeholders in key sectors, such as energy, economy, industry, infrastructure, transport, waste, agriculture, and the environment, will update relevant strategies, plans and policies and implement initiatives and projects to achieve net zero by 2050 in line with their needs and growth requirements. Your Sales Plan is NOT a Forecast!

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights both Airbus and Boeing ’s reported 2022 commercial aircraft orders and customer delivery performance along with the ongoing implications. This performance was noted as an increase of 8 percent compared to that of 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

As part of LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2022, we had the opportunity to chat with Vittorio Favati, Chief Executive Officer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS. During my tenure at Ceva as President of Asia Pacific, I was responsible for one of the world’s largest and most complex auto-supply chain operations.

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