ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Last week enterprise ERP and SCM software and technology platform provider SAP SE made what the provider declared as a significant and groundbreaking announcement. That includes industry supply chain teams that utilize various SAP SCM software and data management applications as their primary support mechanism.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 18, 2025

Industry analyst and Supply Chain Matters founder Bob Ferrari provides observations and insights garnered from the SAP Sapphire customer conference held in May. SAP ’s goal of several years ago related to growing revenues and profitability has shown positive momentum.

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Jaggaer

MAY 21, 2025

Watch our on-demand webinar to discover how procurement can lead the way in ESG and decarbonization, and learn from experts about driving sustainability transformation across your supply chain. Explore how JAGGAER helps procurement teams stay ahead of regulatory pressure with end-to-end transparency. So, a low threshold.

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Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Stable Mo-99 and Tc-99m supply chains depend on active nuclear research reactors, which are primarily used for applications in medicine, agriculture, forensics, and other fields. But, as noted, BR-2 is temporarily offline until December, placing further near-term strain on the Mo-99 supply chain. Market Impact: U.S.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 18, 2020

His insights are numerous, and can all be heard in his full podcast episode, but among them is his main focus in 2020, the opportunity presented by agile procurement. Bartolini’s view of modern procurement is one of an industry at a crossroads. However, he finds hope in how procurement has adjusted in the recent past.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

Retailers have set a target date to accept QR codes at checkout by 2027, although many will be ready sooner. RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Technology Food & Beverage Retail Related Articles U.S. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

The revived brand is expected to offer the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup starting in 2027. “We trade negotiations with China. trade negotiations with China. trade negotiations with China. Scout is monitoring the situation as it builds out its South Carolina production facility.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2024

They will also maintain the strategic advantages of cooperation on key commercial, operational, and technology initiatives. FedExs established goal is to save $4 billion in fiscal 2025, and a cumulative $6 billion in costs by 2027. Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In this commercial aircraft demand and supply network focused Supply Chain Matters commentary, we update readers with evidence of a continuing trend that remains a part of commercial aircraft industry networks. Industry observers and publications such as Aviation Week describe it as a dysfunctional, disrupted supply chain.

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Shipsy

JANUARY 28, 2021

All thanks to the technological innovations as well as modernization in the supply chain industry. Let’s dig deeper about supply chain management: What is supply chain management? According to Statista, the global supply chain management market is expected to reach 37.4 dollars by 2027.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

It’s seen businesses adapting rapidly, with technology playing a key role in giving managers the flexibility and efficiency to thrive. Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. Cloud technology accelerates.

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

Recent media reports have suggested that the White House has been contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032. For OEMs , the aggressive timeline for adopting new technologies and adjusting production plans remains the same.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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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. Plans reportedly call for the facility to be operational by 2027. These timelines are reportedly being accelerated where possible.

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ThroughPut

MAY 14, 2024

Organizational supply chains are evolving into sophisticated data hubs. Modern supply chains demand extensive coordination and tracking, generating vast amounts of data—several petabytes, in fact. That said, data is not a new element in supply chains. The era of merely transporting products is over.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Goods are being produced, procured, and delivered more efficiently with reduced costs. And to put icing on the cake, predicting future product trends and consumer demand has never been easier thanks to new AI tools. In short, your entire supply chain can benefit from the use of AI in eCommerce. Let’s dive in.

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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.

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HICX Solutions

JUNE 20, 2024

According to procurement consultants Comprara, it is estimated that by 2027, more than $348 billion will be lost globally due to fraud. Fraudulent acts are a particular concern for the procurement industry and steps have been taken in recent years to combat its escalating impact upon both organizations and suppliers.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

As noted in a prior Supply Chain Matters semiconductor supply chain commentary, The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that Samsung Electronics would be doubling its planned U.S. Reportedly, Samsung is planning to have the two fabrication facilities to be operational in 2026 and 2027. According to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. Being early in my supply chain career, I thought this should not be too bad to do.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2023

The announcement was widely anticipated and comes as EU nations have expressed strategic policy needs to reduce existing reliance on Chinese and Asian based advanced technology imports including Taiwan. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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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. Total Cloud and software revenue growth of between 8 percent to 10 percent, or between €29 billion to €29.5 billion at constant currencies in 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights latest reports indicating that global parcel carrier FedEx is planning a major restructuring of ground and air last mile delivery networks. The established goal is to save $4 billion in costs fiscal 2025, and a cumulative $6 billion in costs by 2027. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 14, 2024

In this Supply Chain Matters commercial aircraft industry specific commentary, we focus on Airbus’s reported Q2-2024 and first-half financial and operational performance. For this industry’s supply network providers, it reflects lessons acquired in addressing and mitigating business and subsequent supply chain and production risks.

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QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

Recent media reports suggest that the White House is contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032. This initiative aims to bolster U.S. The BEV transition in the U.S. The BEV transition in the U.S. automotive sector.

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Exiger Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Firms are not only required to provide accurate carbon emissions data and rethink supplier engagement but also to contend with the potential financial and supply chain roadblocks from noncompliance and higher costs. Organizations must gain value chain data beyond their own organization to build resilience.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S. Supply chain pressures reportedly eased to the greatest extent in 14 years. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. That stated, there are some new signs of optimism.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 17, 2025

At a High Level The EO seeks to increase accountability for software and cloud service providers through greater transparency and security, bolster cybersecurity overall, secure federal communications, combat cybercrime, and promote the use of AI for cybersecurity. In addition to government organizations, it implicates private contractors.

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The automotive industry is undergoing a massive technological transformation toward vehicle electrification and the shift presents huge opportunities for manufacturers that do business in the US, especially since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

is planning to ban specific software and hardware components originating from China or Russia and installed within connected motor vehicles. The implications for this industry’s supply networks have the potential to be rather challenging including product design and component sourcing dimensions.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 28, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights recent announcements from two Advanced AI materials and production providers on plans for U.S. Reportedly, Samsung is planning to have the two fabrication facilities to be operational in 2026 and 2027. Copyright 2025, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters blog.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Webinars Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant? 40 and Blue No. Canada Trade Talks Ahead of G-7 Global Trade & Economics The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked!

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2025

Join 60,000+ Supply Chain Experts Who Never Miss an Issue! The tax bill that the US congress passed last week includes a law that will cancel the de minimis exemption for all US imports starting in July 2027. Procure : Streamlined procurement and cost savings with digital rate management and automated workflows.

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EFT

JUNE 16, 2025

The key supply chain stories from Reuters’ global network of journalists US ocean container imports tumble in May as China tariffs take hold U.S. year-over-year in May, the sharpest decline since the pandemic, as President Donald Trump's 145% tariffs took hold, supply chain technology provider Descartes (DSG.TO) said on Monday.

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