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. How to Listen Episode 25 can be listened to here by clicking on the below embedded Supply Chain Matters Podcast recording.

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology , we provide a follow-up on a prior announcement of added capabilities being planned for Amazon Web Services, Inc. AWS) Supply Chain. AWS Supply Chain N-Tier Visibility is now available to customers in US East (N.

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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.

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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. Our podcast conversation focuses on business C-Suite expectations of supply chain leaders in the coming year.

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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. The news came in conjunction with the global technology provider’s reporting of Q4-2023 and full-year 2023 financial performance which was highlighted in our prior Supply Chain Matters posting.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 23, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of B2B, and ERP Cloud based software provider SAP SE’s formal reporting of Q1-2024 financial performance. Q1-2024 Financial Performance Highlights This week, SAP’s report of Q1-2024 financial performance were headlined with added Cloud based adoption and increased revenue backlog.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog announces the publishing of our latest recorded podcast episode: Assessing the Business Value of LLMs and Chat GPT- What Should Businesses and Supply Chains Anticipate in 2024 and Beyond.

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FLEXE

JANUARY 5, 2024

Gartner® describes key supply chain technology trends in the latest report.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

The 2024 forecast compares to the sales growth of $5.1 Our Supply Chain Matters commentary highlighting NRF’s initial report actual 2023 holiday period sales indicated that core retail sales during the 2023 holiday season rose 3.8 CEO described that state of retail supply chains as much more stable than it has been in years.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides what is likely to be a final commentary of the year 2023, now amounting to in excess of 270 authored commentaries. Episode 23 with our invited guest Radu Palamariu is titled: What Should Supply Chain Leaders Expect In 2024. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Highlights from Gartner 2024 Supply Chain Technology Predicts

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 8, 2024

As Founder and Managing Editor I am pleased to announce to our global-wide Supply Chain Matters readership that cloud based concurrent supply chain planning solutions provider Kinaxis will again serve as a Sustained Sponsor of this independent thought leadership platform in 2024 and 2025.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

For all its unpredictable ups and downs, the supply chain technology sector remains an attractive target for investors.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In this brief update we wanted to alert our global readership to our latest upcoming Supply Chain Matters Podcast episode. Multi-industry supply chain teams continue to focus on the final aspects of supporting and executing Q4 and 2023 business goals.

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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. Urbanization.

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

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights added reports of headcount reductions occurring across various supply chain industry services sectors. UPS guidance for 2024 revenues of between $92 billion and $94.5 The company’s share price declined over 8 percent on the news of financial performance and 2024 guidance.

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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. 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).

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published advisory regarding an announced software maintenance price increase planned for SAP on-premise customers. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. 5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023 ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa Software ) So much has changed in a year!

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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.

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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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

Courtney also shared plans for Manifest 2024, which is going to be even more epic that Manifest 2023. Register early and save big: Manifest Registration Manifest Vegas brings together the most comprehensive ecosystem of innovation and transformation in supply chain and logistics.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 19, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a perspective of Generative AI ’s timeline on supply chain business processes and the importance of continuing business systems support during that transitionary period. At the same time, we would be demonstrating to the world the actual compelling benefits of technology.

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Stord

APRIL 5, 2024

This strategic acquisition further expands Stord's fulfillment network throughout the US and Canada, and strengthens its ability to provide comprehensive and tailored supply chain physical and digital solutions to its customers. We are thrilled to join forces with ProPack," said Sean Henry, Co-Founder and CEO of Stord.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides our latest update regarding the Red Sea Transport disruption impacting transport movements to and from European and Asian ports. Further, Japan based shipping line Mitsui OSK Lines indicated a belief that this disruption could extend thru the balance of 2024. percent to 4.5

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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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2024

Courtney Muller and Joe Lynch discuss reflections on Manifest , the premiere conference that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 24, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of B2B, and ERP Cloud based software provider SAP SE’s formal reporting of Q4 and fiscal full year 2023 financial performance. Financial Outlook for 2024 Highlights of SAP ’s 2024 financial guidance included: Cloud revenue growth of between €17.0 percent in 2023.

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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.

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Stord

APRIL 10, 2024

Stord’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) Also Named Market Leader Again ATLANTA, April 10, 2024 – Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced today that its Order Management System (OMS), Stord One Commerce , has been named a Leader in the Order Management (..)

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our April 14, 17, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis capsule of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. million in Series A financing.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Supply chain planning and execution synchronization software provider Kinaxis reported impressive Q4 and 2023 full year results and customer momentum. Sicard further elaborated: “ More and more, we are seeing siloed, legacy methods giving way to end-to-end supply chain orchestration, where Kinaxis is the acknowledged leader.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We've seen too many brands either limited in their planning with inflexible and manual spreadsheets, or overwhelmed by complex tools that can't easily access a brand's supply chain order and inventory data.

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