Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Three commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains made available at the beginning of 2022, and specifically addressing supply chain cost inflation implications. Bob Ferrari.

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Locus

APRIL 1, 2022

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools. There is also the question of rising uncertainty caused by unpredictable events on supply chain performance. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

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. © Copyright 2021, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives on reported November 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report for November 2022, a composite index produced by J.P. percent for all of 2022. Global Wide Production Activity.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Breaking Down Silos Between Procurement, Planning and Logistics – Siloed supply chains can result in latency, lack of responsiveness, expediting, excess inventory, and dramatic inefficiencies, which are exacerbated today by rising customer expectations and increased volatility.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2022

When our research arm published its annual predictions at the start of 2022, given the sheer magnitude of disruptions that occurred in the prior two years, our stated theme for industry supply chains was a reexamination of business and supply chain strategies would dominate as the various implications were assessed.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 11, 2022

“In 2022,” she explains, “I frequently ask companies to draw their river of demand. And, according to McKinsey & Company analysts, “AI and machine learning hold the potential to dramatically improve supply chain performance for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. ” Footnotes. [1]

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Supply chains have experienced significant disruptions in the first half of 2022, from a global pandemic to wars, rising fuel costs, and a potential recession. Many analysts report that shippers are increasingly looking at digital solutions to improve supply chain performance.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights select June and Q2-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating increased headwinds and challenges in the months to come. The average global PMI value for Q2-2022 was 52.3, The March 2022 reading index was 57.1 down from 53.0

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The answer, quite simply, is through a relentless focus on resilience across the entire supply chain. As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index.

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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 percent GDP growth in 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Current Year 2022. The basis of our Ferrari Consulting and Research Group 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains in 2022 was the theme of ‘ Reexamination ’ which was a spillover of the escalation of global wide disruptions, supply chain driven cost inflation and critical parts shortages leading to lost revenue growth.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 16, 2023

In a mid-January posting , we alerted our readers to reports that Rivian fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives had departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. The company’s original commitment at the start of 2022 was to produce 50,000 vehicles, but that was cut at mid-year.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting. Efficient Supply Chain Practices: Automated Distribution Centers and Computerized Inventory Systems Automation is a key component of Walmart’s efficient supply chain practices.

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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. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

This second advisory report addresses supply chain staffing skills and management across specific functional areas of: Product management and procurement. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Customer support and product as a service needs.

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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. percent of nominal GDP , rising 20 percentage points in 2022 and the highest growth ever seen. logistics costs in 2022, rail transportation costs increased 17.6

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

A July edition provided two reports that responded to the question- Are Global Supply Chains Recovering ? Noted is that at the onset of the second half of 2022, the elephant in the room remains high inflation. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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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

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

APRIL 11, 2022

Tesla Q1-2022 Vehicle Deliveries. Goals and Challenges for Remainder of 2022. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. The post Added Manufacturing Milestones for Tesla first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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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

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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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

percent in the first half of 2022, reportedly driven by price growth of 6.5 Procter & Gamble ’s latest report of quarterly financial performance featured the company’s largest annual sales growth in 16 years, due mainly to aggressive price increases. Higher costs reportedly have resulted in a 2.8 The company’s organic sales grew 8.1

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply chain risks and likely disruptions are not going away any time soon. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. As always, establish various scenarios of plans and prepare for needed contingencies. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The complexity and interconnectedness of the global supply chain have led to organisations becoming more dependent on suppliers than ever before. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

trillion profit in 2022. For the full year of 2023, the company reported KRW 258.94 trillion in annual revenue and KRW 6.57 trillion in operating profit. The supplier’s semiconductor business segment fell to a record segment loss of KRW 14.88 trillion from a KSW 23.8

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 24, 2022

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell who has stated that: “ What [the Fed] can control is demand, we can’t really affect supply with our policies…so the question whether we can execute a soft landing or not, it may actually depend on factors that we don’t control” (Marketplace 2022). Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. .

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Ford will formally report its Q3 financial performance in late October but was compelled to issue this week’s warning. The company expects to be able to complete these vehicles in the fourth quarter and has indicated ongoing confidence in its overall 2022 adjusted EBIT forecast in the range of $11.5 All rights reserved. .

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HICX Solutions

MAY 19, 2022

HICX is excited to be recognised in the 2022 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards, as the winner of the Technology Trailblazer-Procurement category. We are delighted to be recognised as a market leader that’s aiding supply chain performance through digital transformation. “We

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

On the docket in December is the topic of whether Decision Intelligence the next frontier in supply chain transformation which will debut in December. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Stay tuned for additional updates on other topics and speakers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 16, 2022

Typically, in time of recession and economic downturns, procurement leaders turn to suppliers to seek added cost reductions in direct and indirect materials. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. .

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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

JULY 6, 2022

Toyota Motor reported a 19 percent decline in total sales for the first six months of this year while Hyundai Motor reported a 23 percent decline in second quarter sales and a 16 percent sales reduction for the first half of 2022. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

There is mention of supply chain control tower capabilities remaining promising means for improving overall supply chain performance, but the authors provide pointers to businesses as to how to assess the market and whether to partner with a tools-based or logistics services-based provider. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 13, 2023

Background In a mid-January posting, we alerted our readers to reports that Rivian Automotive fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives had departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. For fiscal year 2022, total revenues were $1,7 billion, supported by 20,332 total vehicle deliveries.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2022

It has been a few weeks since Supply Chain Matters has provided a commentary on commercial aircraft product demand and supply networks. With the duopoly of Airbus and Boeing reporting their latest Q3-2022 quarterly financial performance, a pattern continues to come to the forefront. Financial Performance.

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