Exiger Perspectives

MAY 28, 2024

Learn how 1Exiger, our first-of-its-kind, end-to-end supply chain platform, is empowering procurement, risk, compliance and supply chain professionals to harness advanced AI. Join us to promote ethical sourcing and end forced labor. Learn how Proactive Intelligence can transform your supply chain risk management efforts.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog announces the availability of our latest recorded podcast episode: Risk Megatrends That Supply Chain Management Teams Should Anticipate in 2024. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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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 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. Northvolt Raises $3.4 All rights reserved.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 15, 2024

Article | Key Takeways Gartner Event Encourages a ‘Rethink’ of Global Supply Chains Article | Key Takeways May 15, 2024 The annual Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is always a great meeting of minds, and this year’s theme, “Rethink Supply Chain,” is an important one.

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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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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. Podcast Perspective Multi-industry supply chain management teams are now turning their attention to plans for the year 2024. All rights reserved.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The procurement world is on the brink of a new era. As 2024 approaches, a wave of technological advancements promises to redefine eSourcing , turning today’s best practices into relics of the past. These innovations aren’t just upgrades—they are game-changers, reshaping the procurement landscape and setting the bar for what’s possible.

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2024

Cruising Back to Growth The Accenture survey report indicates that 2024 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the industry, despite ongoing challenges for aircraft availability amid surging post- Covid demand in global air travel. The report points to 2024 being a pivotal moment. This survey indicated: “.the All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A paper affiliated with Taiwan’s United Daily News is cited as indicating “ that Foxconn will expand output capacity for iPhones through a new plant, citing an industry source. This facility is further reported to be the equivalent of a $1.54 billion facility, which is massive and implies more than just smartphone assembly.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Further, Japan based shipping line Mitsui OSK Lines indicated a belief that this disruption could extend thru the balance of 2024. percent in 2024, but that appears to be rather high given a decline in global production volumes for the past 15 months. Maersk currently estimates container volumes will increase from 2.5 percent to 4.5

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 13, 2024

The move complicates industry sourcing dynamics and provides added supply network challenges for cost and resiliency. is making investments to enhance domestic sourcing and production within noted strategic and economic industry areas. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights for the recently released Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2024 Report. Safety and Shipping Review 2024 Report Global commercial and specialty insurance provider Allianz Commercial has released its annual review of trends and developments in global shipping and safety. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Background Supply chain ethical and social responsibility, that which umbrellas ESG conformance, have increasingly become a concern for businesses, large and small, along with their procurement organizations. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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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

APRIL 3, 2024

In this special Supply Chain Matters supply network risk advisory, we highlight the initial implications of today’s major earthquake that has impacted the island of Taiwan. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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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. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. No financial details were shared regarding this acquisition.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 12, 2024

Industry supply chains will need to weigh the risk of and migration of another shipping and logistics disruption. Thus far in 2024, a majority of auto workers within Volkswagen’s Tennessee production facility have voted to be represented by the UAW in labor negotiations. This remains a period of increased labor activism. Be prepared.

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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

APRIL 4, 2024

Supply Chain Risk Management Provider Avetta Acquired Stockholm based private equity firm EQT has reportedly agreed to acquire supply chain risk management software technology and managed services provider Avetta from existing private equity owners Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe ( WCAS ).

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2023

With that stated, the agency references concerns for “ the persistent manufacturing slowdown ” as a suggestion that labor markets and activity will soften in 2024. percent in 2024. percent in 2024. percent in 2024. percent in 2024. percent in 2024. World economic growth will reportedly slow from 3.5

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. 95% of supply chain executives report having a formal supply-chain risk-management process following Covid-19. Image source: Financial Times.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 12, 2024

As noted in our highlights of Q1-2024 aircraft deliveries for Boeing , the clock is ticking in terms of assuring federal regulators that Boeing has made the necessary changes in its production and quality adherence performance. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports indicating that Europe based Airbus will double China based aircraft final assembly output by 2024. The Announcement Commercial aircraft designer and manufacturer Airbus announced plans t o double the production of the company’s final assembly production capabilities within China.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From our lens, the August data further reflects ongoing shifts in production sourcing within specific industry sectors. We sense that the accelerating manufacturing growth across India is reflective of changing global sourcing strategies within specific industry sectors. in August compared to 57.7

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

This was another “ black swan ” event not typically a part of the risk management scenarios of businesses and their supply chain and logistics management teams. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. East Coast port presence helps in this determination.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

Many eyes will now be focused on forecasts for 2024 and beyond. A further factor are ongoing efforts by manufacturers and retailers in initiating less reliance in termed China Plus materials and production sourcing alternatives. percent this year compared to 5.2 percent in 2022.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. Cybersecurity Risk Management Will Grow More Important in Omnichannel E-Commerce.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

The company manages operations from eight different global office locations and can converse business in twenty-five different languages. The company’s technology aims to provide a holistic approach to transport management. billion market valuation based on 2024 revenue expectations in 2024. while securing a $5.4

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Supply Chain Matters has provided readers multiple commentaries focused on the shifting forces, both geo-political and industry generated, that are now providing short and longer-term impacts on the sourcing of semiconductor manufacturing and associated networks. sourced design technology for China ’s major chip designers and fabs.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

At this point, according to Boeing insiders, key customers and regulators, only a hard reset focused on safety and a comprehensive rethink of the company’s sourcing, assembly and quality control protocols will open a path toward reputational redemption. Hopefully, it will be positive when the dust settles. All rights reserved.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 19, 2023

By fostering a more ethical business environment, regulations aim to prevent and address modern slavery, promote responsible sourcing practices, and mitigate human rights abuses in supply chains. The law will expand to include companies with 1,000+ employees in 2024.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

With Advanced Supply Chain Analytics : Advanced analytics can foresee such supply shortages by analyzing patterns, trends, and external factors, allowing the company to source alternative suppliers or adjust production schedules in advance. This includes data from suppliers, production facilities, logistics services, and customer feedback.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2024

In either case, industry supply chain management teams are already pivoting to accommodate either scenario. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Realistically, the scenario may likely be June or July. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

can compete in advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities domestically which the industry will reportedly feature in upwards of half of advanced devices by 2024. Supply chain leaders will now need to weight these ongoing policy dynamics into their strategic sourcing decisions over long-term product development horizons.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Once again, the implication for multi-industry businesses, their procurement sourcing and supply chain teams remains a diligent assessment of the global and domestic supply chain landscape relative to demand and supply trending, along with the various business and supply chain downside or upside risk factors.

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