Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 24, 2024

B2B and ERP Cloud based software provider SAP SE has announced the launch of a 2024 corporate restructuring program. Specifically stated: “ In 2024, SAP will further increase its focus on key strategic growth areas, in particular Business AI. The prior forecast was €11.5 billion and excluded share based compensation.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 25, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides key highlights and added supply chain and production perspectives on Tesla ’s recent report of Q1-2024 financial performance. The post Tesla’s Q1-2024 Financial Performance- Calling an Audible first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management. percent compared to 11.4

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

From a supply chain sourcing perspective, a consistent theme in media reporting has been exploration or hints for added Apple supply chain sourcing. Production currently sourced include products such as iPad , AirPod and the Apple Watch. Apple is not the only tech company reportedly being wooed by this country.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 5, 2024

McKinsey & Company analysts note, “One new trend, generative AI, made a loud entrance and has already shown potential for transformative business impact.”[1] ” Anis Uzzaman , Founder and CEO at Pegasus Tech Ventures, writes, “In 2024, Web 3.0 One stuck out: generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

million new jobs last year, while the use of AI in restaurants shot up by 31.61% according to data from the 2024 StartUs Food & Beverage Report. Omnichannel retail success takes brand strategy, data-driven thinking, and collaboration according to speakers from the Omnichannel Futures 2024 Conference, says Glynn Davis.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

Fisker Obtains Conditional Added Financing Earlier this month we highlighted that electric vehicle company Fisker had issued a going concern warning amid continued production and supply chain challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023. This week, the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 2, 2024

Humble at Deerfield Beach, Florida-based company CheckRobot Inc., This trend has represented significant financial loss for retailers, with average annual loss from this source alone exceeding $102,000 for a typical grocery store with 12 self-checkout lanes.”[3] with NCR Corporation having the largest market share.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

RRD Supply Chain Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes solution design, print, packaging & labeling, sourcing, configuring, postponement & fulfillment. They understand the unique needs of life science companies in terms of specific packaging requirements and timely delivery of products.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights the announcement from Airbus setting aggressive aircraft production and delivery targets for 2024. 2024 Production Goal This week, commercial aircraft manufacturer Airbus established a goal to deliver upwards of 800 commercial aircraft this year. years of order backlog. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers. governmental agencies to include U.S. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2024

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker reportedly met with Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and other key executives and succinctly indicated: “ Boeing must commit to real and profound improvements ,” and he further added that: “ the FAA would hold the company accountable every step of the way, with mutually understood milestones and expectations. ”

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Integrated Supply in 2024: Three Trends Reshaping the Industry When it comes to the three biggest trends within integrated supply this year, the need for accurate data is a common thread. AI will continue to make headlines in 2024, but within the world of integrated supply, it is already making a difference on the ground. “AI

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. Our 2024 guide provides supply chain managers and planners with the latest tools and insights to refine their demand forecasting processes.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

While large corporations have been at the forefront of manufacturing sustainability initiatives, in 2024, more small and mid-sized manufacturers are expected to incorporate green initiatives, recognizing that sustainability is essential for their bottom line.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

My 2024 predictions for these modes is that ocean shipping transformation will continue. The EU has started to work on charting out a plan for that transition, but other large markets like North America and China will likely not follow them in 2024. The percentage of electric vehicles was so high that the roads were actually quiet!

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ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

The German Supply Chain Act, or Lieferkettengesetz, is a new piece of legislation that came into effect January 2023 with an extended remit from January 1, 2024. Its scope is initially limited to companies (German or foreign-based in Germany) that employ at least 3,000 employees. appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

This week, business media headlines are citing market quantitative research firm IDC indicating that in Q1-2024, Samsung Electronics surpassed Apple as the designated leader in global smartphone shipments. percent in Q1-2024, to 50.1 Apple will continue to be a valuable company. Reportedly, Apple’s iPhone shipments declined 9.6

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

Blue Yonder recently was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 1 for the 13 th year 2 in a row. Sources: 1 Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems,” Brock Johns, Oscar Sanchez Duran, Carly West, Manav Jain, 27 March 2024.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The ultimate aim of JIT inventory is to cultivate a streamlined yet robust supply chain populated by vendors who consistently meet crucial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your company’s production needs. What Kind of Companies Use Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In addition, the Council will conduct a supply chain review by December 31, 2024, to evaluate the impact of the supply chain on National Security Lora’s Take I think that we need to be skeptical without getting political. Of the twenty companies interviewed, only one can answer the question, “Do you have a good inventory plan?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

Why, in 2024 are we still talking about it and what can be done to move in the right direction? The ability to unify key processes is closely tied to making timely, informed decisions – and the speed and quality of decision-making are crucial factors that significantly impact overall company performance.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As 2024 approaches, a wave of technological advancements promises to redefine eSourcing , turning today’s best practices into relics of the past. With deeper learning capabilities and more nuanced decision-making algorithms, AI is streamlining the most complex sourcing tasks, offering a significant competitive advantage to early adopters.

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crisp

APRIL 25, 2024

And what’s in store for 2024? Here’s a look at some of the takeaways from recent CPG earnings discussions, the headwinds and tailwinds brands are experiencing, and strategies for staying on course in 2024. How did 2023 look from the CPG C-suite? More than 97% of the brand’s packaging is now designed to be recycled.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Learn how implementing an Enterprise Risk Management framework can help your company on the journey to operational resilience. Businesses have started to see risk management as a necessary facet of running a successful company. Then, we lay a framework for enhancing your ERM program with actionable steps your company can take.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Background Throughout 2022 and 2023, we have highlighted for readers the various indications of Apple’s unfolding China Plus sourcing moves. That culminated in our research arm’s published December 2023 Supply Chain Matters update, Apple’s Unfolding China Plus Sourcing Strategy for iPhone Production. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The company noted that quarterly revenue and profit performance actually improved from the sequential third quarter, attributed to a recovery in memory chip devices and strength in sales of premium electronic displays. The company’s memory chip segment remained at a loss for the fourth consecutive quarter but with losses narrowing.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Electric vehicle company Fisker recently issued a going concern warning amid continued production and supply chain challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023. In 2020, Fisker went public as an asset-light company under a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

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Synovos

JANUARY 24, 2024

RS Integrated Supply Joins Minority Supplier Development UK WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 23 JANUARY 2024 – RS Integrated Supply, a global MRO supply chain management services company, announced it has joined Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK) as a corporate member as part of its commitment to growing a diverse supplier base.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

JAGGAER's latest news on procurement & sourcing. Read now: Strategies for Mitigating Cyber Fraud: Five Essential Tips for Safeguarding Your Company in 2024.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 29, 2024

As companies continue to implement omni-channel commerce, they are looking for solutions to help manage increasing supply chain costs and changing consumer expectations. In recent years, B2B companies have increasingly turned to DOM systems to manage the change in buyer behavior.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

This morning’s announcement calls for a reported set of sweeping changes to senior management which include the company’s CEO , head of commercial airplanes business unit, and board chairperson. Existing CEO Dave Calhoun will reportedly be leaving the company at the end of 2024. All rights reserved.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 26, 2024

At Enterra Solutions ®, we were aware of this fact when we announced our Enterprise Growth WarRoom offering for consumer products and retail companies.[1] Strategies define the broad outlines of how a company can achieve its long-term goals. In this way, numerous strategies and tactics can be tested in a controlled environment.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. With government trade policies favoring more domestic sourcing of deemed strategic supply networks such as semiconductor devices, there are already indications across the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group via its Supply Chain Matters outreach blog highlights a recently published survey sponsored by Accenture that provides findings indicating that companies are indeed investing in supply chain resiliency capabilities to mitigate business disruption. In 2022, more U.S. In 2022, more U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech kicks off our 2024 series with two acquisition announcements related to multiple supply chain providers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago , Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone , a U.S.-based

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