Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Media sources are filled with prognostication. Here are some data that support my view. However, GEP And S&P Global publish the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index based on data derived from S&P Global’s PMI surveys. The end of the calendar year is sure to bring about predictions about the year ahead.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 22, 2024

What a great week at Shoptalk 2024 in Las Vegas! Now that Shoptalk 2024 has wrapped up, we reflect on the wealth of insights and some very clear messages. Yet, amidst the excitement, a note of caution was sounded about the ethical use of data and the importance of maintaining customer trust. Overall, the event was a big success.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog provides an overview of our 2024 annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains. Themes and Perspectives for 2024 and Beyond Business and economic outlooks for 2024 call for the global economy to decrease 0.1

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Wake Up AP, Before it’s Too Late! It’s already hit most Latin American countries, India, China and Italy, but the next big wave hits France in 2024. Because a network is an unneeded link in the data chain and it acts as a data barrier to suppliers.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

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 PMI® ended March on an optimistic footing.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. While it’s true that only some prefer to follow trends, data-driven decision-making is vital for businesses to remain competitive and relevant.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2024

Learn the best practices for supply chain risk management in 2024 from Resilinc, the gold standard for supply chain resiliency. In this blog, our supply chain experts share their list of ins and outs for supply chain risk management in 2024, from diversifying your supplier base to mapping your supply chain down multiple tiers.

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Resilinc

MARCH 12, 2024

In this blog, we uncover the top geopolitical supply chain risks of 2024 so you can proactively prepare your supply chain. Supply chain managers must vigilantly monitor evolving policies and legislation that could impact their operations, sourcing, and materials, especially in countries with imminent elections. Tom notes, “The U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. Added Evidence Data According to U.S.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

The old status quo cannot manage these disruptions in the 2024 supply chain. To get ahead of these tectonic shifts, identifying emerging trends will help you navigate the coming 2024 supply chain changes. Supply Chain Management With disruptions likely to persist in 2024, developing supply chain resilience and agility will be crucial.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares excerpts of our fifth prediction that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory. In this posting, we share excerpts of our fifth prediction.

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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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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?

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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. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data. Additionally, sustainability and ethical sourcing will become even more critical in the coming years.”

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

The 2024 forecast compares to the sales growth of $5.1 That stated, executives pointed to recent survey data reinforcing that upwards of 50 percent of U.S. sourcing of retail products, Furner indicated that two-thirds of Walmart products sold in the U.S. The post NRF Forecasts 2024 U.S. trillion to $1.5 billion last year.

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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. These latest overtures for new sourcing activities can be interpreted in many dimensions.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 5, 2024

This shift potentially provides users with greater ownership of their data and catalyzes new business models.” ” Anis Uzzaman , Founder and CEO at Pegasus Tech Ventures, writes, “In 2024, Web 3.0 Mohmad notes, “With the increasing digitization of society, cybersecurity will be a paramount concern in 2024.”

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of reported February 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. However, the published index indicated expansion level was rather mild, and was missing PMI data from South Korea which experienced a slight PMI contraction. The February 2024 reading of 50.3

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

Avoid having too much capital tied up in inventory; use stock optimisation software to set optimal min and max levels based on historical data and sales trends. Walk outside now and count any empty spaces – you may be paying for something you just don’t need. Optimise your reorder points. Lease big ticket items.

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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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Taulia

MARCH 6, 2024

CFO challenges in 2024: from economic headwinds to global elections Among the numerous challenges for CFOs around the world in 2024, there’s no doubt that macroeconomic factors will continue to loom large. Eighty four percent had revised their sourcing strategies in the last year, while 55% of respondents in the U.S.

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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. What are the Benefits of Demand Forecasting?

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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. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights concerns raised by automotive industry interests regarding evolving component sourcing among China based suppliers within Mexico. The report specifically cites data from Mexico’s national auto parts industry association indicating that the value of Chinese auto parts produced in Mexico and exported to the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 2, 2024

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] ” Journalist Sommer Stockton reports that more recent survey data underscores that trend.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a monthly highlights of reported January 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® began 2024 with output levels rising for the first time in eight months. The January 2024 reading of 50.0 increased 1.1 percentage points from the 48.9

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Garvis technology is aimed to provide planners with control of user-trainable, transparent AI for navigating the ever-changing real-world data. They can further observe and analyze forecast changes leveraging large language models (LLMs) while staying within the guardrails of data security provided via a Microsoft Azure platform.

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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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American Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This reduces reliance on single sources and mitigates the impact of disruptions. Continuously monitoring and analyzing supply chain performance: Data analytics are important today. They will be even more important in the future.This enables data-based decision-making. It’s akin to diversifying your investment portfolio.

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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. However, the scope will be extended to companies that employ at least 1,000 employees from 1 January 2024. By Jan-Hendrik Sohn. 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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Unleashed

MARCH 25, 2024

Consolidation warehousing is a strategy that allows your business to reduce transportation costs and improve customer service by combining shipments from various sources into a single truckload. Software also provides real-time visibility, inventory control, and data analysis for better decision-making.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Incorporating circular economy principles throughout, from source to disposal. Incorporating responsible sourcing principles into the supply chain. Sustainable Transformation is Data Driven – Driving Profitable Supply Chains from Resources to Retailing. Reduction in waste and driving cost efficiencies.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Navy, sidelined during decades of counterterrorism campaigns, is stretched securing not just shipping lanes but also undersea data cables and gas pipelines that have become equally important to economic output.” What alternative sources of supply are available for the essential resources? Which shipments are affected?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Improve cross-government data sharing and analyze resilience. Maximize the value of the purchase order flow data already in the existing networks. (A

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