Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces the general availability of our newest published Research Advisory – 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. Best wishes in your 2024 efforts. The report’s content can be easily navigated by links embedded in the report’s Table of Contents.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 52

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Technology. This column serves as a news capsule of specific developments occurring in the supply chain technology sector. Our prior full edition of this column was published on January 19 t h.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 52

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog announces the publishing of our latest recorded podcast episode: What Should Supply Chain Leaders Expect in 2024. Our podcast conversation focuses on business C-Suite expectations of supply chain leaders in the coming year.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 59

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.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides highlights and perspectives regarding SAP SE’s 2024 annual Sapphire and North America ASUG customer conference held this week both as an in-person and live streamed event. This includes various supply chain management needs focused on business processes and decision-making.

Conference 52

Conference Prescriptive Analytics Software SAP Supply Chain Design Software 52

QAD

MARCH 5, 2024

As we celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8, 2024), we take the opportunity to reflect on the significance of this day and the role of women in various industries. We aim to explore strategies that inspire equity in the workplace and create a culture of empowerment and equal opportunities for all.

Supply Chain Design Software 89

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing 89

ThroughPut

JANUARY 4, 2024

Embark on an enlightening expedition into manufacturing process enhancement, where the thin line between triumph and defeat often hinges on a singular juncture within the production sequence. This guide will take you on a journey through the fascinating and sometimes frustrating world of bottlenecks in manufacturing.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

ARC is getting ready for our Supply Chain Forum on February 16 th and 17 th. End users – supply chain practitioners working for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers – can attend for free. Supply chain applications have long been a way for companies to compete better.

Supply Chain Planning Software 289

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning 289

Enterra Insights

MAY 28, 2024

According to the authors of the 2024 supply chain risks barometer, this growing instability is already impacting international trade. For them, 2024 is likely to be a pivotal year geopolitically.”[3] Consider, for instance, the plight of McDonald’s, the global fast food chain.

Global 130

Global Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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. based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Network Optimization Software 52

Resilinc

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A recap of President Biden’s latest supply chain announcement from November 2023. Discover how this plan will build US supply chain resilience. What is the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience (CSCR)? In this blog, we will recap each new supply chain initiative. government.

Supply Chain Planning Software 65

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning 65

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. Of most concern was the tactic of targeting a company’s vulnerable supply chain points in labor stoppages, which was adroitly practiced by the United Auto Workers (UAW).

Negotiating Skills 59

Negotiating Skills Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 59

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2024

In this Supply Chain Matters commercial aircraft industry focused commentary, we highlight findings from a rather timely published Accenture research survey report. A recent research survey report from Accenture provides a rather optimistic longer term view of this industry’s supply networks. Obviously, something is missing.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Optimal Sourcing Industrial 52

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 14, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides highlights of the ASCM Supply Chain Professional 2024 Salaries and Careers Global Report released this week. The 2024 report represents the 7 th consecutive year. The 2024 total compensation median compares to $98,570 reported in the 2023 survey.

Survey 64

Survey Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Agile and Lean Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology , we highlight an announcement of added capabilities being planned for the Amazon AWS Supply Chain B2B Cloud. The product announcement was made in conjunction with the Amazon AWS re:Invent conference held in 2022.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning 59

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology support. Our last full edition was published on February 14.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2024

Oracle has announced impressive fiscal Q3 quarterly financial performance and added product announcements related to supply chain technology support. Further applications related updates are reportedly planned over the coming months including hospital related supply chain management support.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 52

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It took years of wandering for the supply chain to end up in the morass in which it currently finds itself. Although portions of the supply chain are functioning well, many consultants believe a true transformation is needed in order to make the global supply chain more resilient.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Inventory Management Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 12, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our April 12, 2022 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership. In August 2021, A.P.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to major supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. Companies included in this capsule update are Pratt & Whitney , Flexport , and Volkswagen AG. All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 59

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives on the latest published IMF World Economic Forecast. With that stated, the agency references concerns for “ the persistent manufacturing slowdown ” as a suggestion that labor markets and activity will soften in 2024.

Forecasting 59

Forecasting Forecasting Software Global Price Reduction 59

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2024

Supply Chain Matters draws reader attention to a published report profiling luxury auto maker BMW ’s strides in electrical vehicle production. The approach is one of flexible manufacturing, practiced by other global manufacturers including Toyota Motor. automaker’s that are losing money on each EV being sold.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Material Savings Demand Planning Software Modeling 52

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 18, 2024

Supply Chain Matters again points to the conflicting stakeholder interests that continue to result in U.S. wide shortages of life saving pharmaceutical and drug supply. Dimensions of This Dysfunction As with most supply chain focused shortages, there are factors related to product demand and supply dimensions.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 17, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. Dr. Plattner’s term expires in May 2024. All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2022

On this Friday , the Supply Chain Matters blog provides our global supply chain news capsule follow-up, a revisiting of prior developments related to supply chain management as well as themes that we have highlighted for readers. . EV Start-Up Rivian Encounters Order Fallout From a Price Hike Decision.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule format follow-up relative to the updating of prior supply chain management related developments we have shared with readers. This edition provides four supply chain focused updates related to the following: IMF Once Again Trims Global GDP Forecast.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We expect the supply chain to remain challenging as we progress on the production ramp-up. As Supply Chain Matters highlighted in late October , Airbus aircraft delivery performance in Q3 consisted of 172 aircraft deliveries. In that context, we maintain our guidance for the full year.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating a controversial step Boeing is taking to slash or outsource staffing jobs amid a need to increase aircraft monthly production. Also reported was a securities filing indicating that Boeing had plans to hire upwards of 10,000 workers in 2023.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Report Seattle 52

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters blog commentary, we reflect on some history of technology driven business model transformation for industrial companies, contrasted to recent financial reporting from Ford Motor and Volkswagen AG. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Report 52

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The Amazon Effect continues to push supply chain companies to squeeze efficiencies out of existing operations through technology. To do this, companies are continuing to turn to technology like mobile barcoding to keep up with the blazing pace of digital demands. Operating at high levels of efficiency requires 99.9%

Supply Chain Software 57

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software 57

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The Amazon Effect continues to push supply chain companies to squeeze efficiencies out of existing operations through technology. To do this, companies are continuing to turn to technology like mobile barcoding to keep up with the blazing pace of digital demands. Operating at high levels of efficiency requires 99.9%

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software 52

Stord

MAY 2, 2022

Supply chains aren’t conventionally built on the notion of flexibility. Logistics providers have also been slow to adopt new technology. While experts say we will catch up eventually, supply chains need to change for good. This growth is continuing with e-commerce sales expected to reach $6 trillion by 2024.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software St. Louis Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 78