Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 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 publishing later this month. Expected 2023 global economic growth in a range from 2 percent to 2.7

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates?

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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. According to the June report summary , the primary driver of the latest decline was the inventory metric, which reportedly contracted 6.5 Similar trends were highlighted in our Supply Chain Matters summary of the May 2023 LMI report.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a further installment in our global supply chain assessment in the highlights on reported December 2023, Q3-2023, and full year global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. declined 0.3

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023. Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. billion in 2022, the company estimated.”

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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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BlueYonder

APRIL 20, 2023

ICON 2023 is Blue Yonder’s annual customer conference and premier supply chain event, where practitioners and decision-makers exchange insights about their transformation journeys. The process automation exists even outside of the warehouse or transportation sector. And last but not the least, the last-mile topic has still not waned.

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Stord

DECEMBER 4, 2023

ATLANTA, GA, December 4, 2023 – Stord , a leader in omnichannel fulfillment services and technology for mid-market and enterprise brands, announced today that it has been named a Top Tech Startup for 2023 by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic highlighted global dependence on Chinese manufacturing — and those dependencies raised serious concerns among China’s trading partners. Near-shoring and Re-shoring Of course, one way to lower risks from trade with China is to move manufacturing elsewhere.

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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

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. In the past we would expect to see transportation and warehousing ramping up hiring in late summer ahead of peak season. ”

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Founded in 2002 with over 100 consultants and based in Boulder, Colorado , Spinnaker SCA designs and builds agile supply chains for leading brands across Consumer Staples, High Tech, Industrial Manufacturing, Retail & Apparel, Medical Devices, and Distribution Industries. No financial details were disclosed in the announcement.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of April 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which continue to reinforce a state of contraction level stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. was unchanged as that of March.

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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. . Current Year 2022.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 1, 2023

Last month, at the 2023 Gartner ® Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando, Florida, there were many key supply chain themes that emerged. The team carried out transformation initiatives that essentially flipped the supply chain upside down, from a manufacturing plant-led supply chain to a top-down, digital-twin type of supply chain.

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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 Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

One of my insights from doing the industry analysis for the Supply Chains to Admire each year is that smaller and less well-known companies outperform larger and better-known manufacturers. The analysis is biased toward large process-based manufacturers in the Gartner network. Is this success? I don’t think so. Learning Stalled.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. ABC/XYZ analysis can help identify the most valuable items to your business.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. Supply chain issues. Getting the basics right. Improving forecast accuracy.

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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. In 2023, such consequences will be continuing to unfold in multiple dimensions. Background.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The takeaway for September was that global manufacturing activity officially fall below the 50.0 This index compiles 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. for September. for September.

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2023

As we venture further into 2023, supply chains must adapt to these ever-changing dynamics. In this article, we will explore the top 10 supply chain management challenges for 2023 and beyond, providing insights and strategies for overcoming these obstacles. These challenges are already significantly impacting supply chains in 2023.

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crisp

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We’re providing insight on the retail trends surrounding the 2023 holiday season, and how businesses can leverage data-driven strategies to meet them head-on. As the retail industry prepares for the 2023 holiday season, it’s clear that this year will again diverge from the pre-pandemic norm.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

percent in 2023, compared to 4.1 percent in 2023, compared to an estimated 3 percent in 2022. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Emerging market and developing economies, excluding China are now expected to grow 2.9 percent in 2022. China is now forecasted to grow 5.6

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

COVID-19 also highlighted the dangers of what happens when you have lean supply chains, as many brands found out fast by running out of inventory and not keeping pace with customer demand. Transforming transportation to electric vehicles (EVs) , improved transport, and better infrastructure to handle crowded roads and highways.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

The Italian consumer goods company applies ToolsGroup’s probabilistic forecasting and inventory optimization across its expansive network to enhance customer experience and business value. This automated, AI-powered solution includes Demand Planning & Forecasting and Inventory Optimization.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2024

Key Economic Indicator #1: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that the annual US GDP rate increased in December 2023. Key Economic Indicator #3: Recession–Business Cycle Contraction As of December 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported that a soft landing was in the making. up from 51.4

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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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ToolsGroup

JULY 5, 2023

Alternative Transportation Mode Updates to existing on-order expedite optimization functions. SO99+ is the industry leader in probabilistic planning techniques , multi-echelon inventory optimization , and AI,” said Inna Kuznetsova, CEO of ToolsGroup. Version 8.61 The release of SO99+ V8.61 release HERE.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

The report was scheduled to publish in the summer of 2023, but life got in the way. No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022.

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 5, 2023

The energy trilemma of energy security, sustainability, and affordability is kicking in full gear in 2023. Decisions are taken at different stages within the supply chain (supply, manufacturing, and distribution) and at different levels. Reducing demurrage and transportation cost. Improving fleet utilization.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the published November 2023 U.S. The report specifically indicates : “ November’s dip was largely triggered by a decline in Inventory Levels (-9.1) and Transportation Capacity (+5.2) and Transportation Utilization (-10.7). and slowdown in Warehousing Utilization (-14.0)

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

ChatGPT Turns One This month, ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) turns one on November 30 th , 2023. Microsoft invested over $10 billion in the company in 2023 and Bain has forged a partnership with OpenAI. The plus side to this model is reduced inventory and cost savings because less storage space is required.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The increased cost of working capital and supplemental inventory levels to mitigate fulfillment risk is likely to revert back to just-in-time inventory management. Truck and rail transportation movements across the Mexico and U.S. percent in 2022, to 3 percent in 2023, and consequently contract to 2.9 percent in 2024.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 Global Wide Production Activity. represented a 0.5

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