Remove 2024 Remove Consumer Goods Remove Logistics Remove Sourcing
article thumbnail

Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides readers a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported March 2024, and Q1-2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. This index closed Q1-2024 at 1.8 Morgan Global Manufacturing PMIĀ® ended March on an optimistic footing.

article thumbnail

This Week in Supply Chain Tech ā€“ January 11, 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech kicks off our 2024 series with two acquisition announcements related to multiple supply chain providers. Ā© Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain MattersĀ® blog. No financial details were shared regarding this acquisition.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Amazonā€™s Fulfillment Network Realignment Implications

Supply Chain Matters

Amazon ā€™s aim in 2024 is to expand same-day delivery services globally to service more geographies with the goal of continuing to reduce the cost-to-serve metric. The added implications for more localized inventory management, service levels and needs for reduced overall logistics and transportation services will be impactful.

article thumbnail

Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization ā€“ guide for 2024

ThroughPut

In addition to reducing stockouts, MEIO also improves delivery times by streamlining logistics processes. By optimizing inventory levels and streamlining logistics processes, you can reduce lead times, improve order accuracy, and minimize waste. What Industries Should Use Multi-Echelon Inventory? Optimization?

article thumbnail

Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of reported February 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Overall, global activity reportedly showed signs of increased production output for consumer goods production levels but continued muted growth for intermediate supply network and investment goods production levels.

article thumbnail

Packaging Manufacturing Predictions Post-Pandemic

QAD

The packaging industry has to stay on the forefront of change because what they produce affects so many other markets, like food and beverage, consumer goods and healthcare packaging. E-commerce in the US is forecasted to reach 24% by 2024. Sustainability will challenge the supply chain with new materials, sources and logistics.

article thumbnail

Seasonal Inventory and 7 Ways to Manage It Effectively

ToolsGroup

If youā€™re in the consumer goods sector , seasonality affects items like pumpkin carvers, or food products, like Peeps. For all of this, you need a solution that provides your entire organization with a single source of truth, helping teams align on inventory positioning, financial decisions , and business planning. last year).