Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Global Manufacturing Output Levels Strengthen Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended March on an optimistic footing. Of further significance was the March report indication that the rate of growth in global manufacturing output has accelerated to a 21-month high.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we provide highlights of manufacturing and supply chain developments involving electric vehicle automotive producers at the 2022 mid-year point. An added challenge has been the ramp-up of new manufacturing facilities in Austin, Texas and Berlin Germany. Rivian Automotive. Volkswagen.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Trey is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio , an Atlanta based tech firm that predicts and prevents material and parts shortage for companies in the electronic manufacturing space. Trey Closson is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio, an Atlanta based tech firm builds supply chain resilience for electronics manufacturers. About Trey Closson.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

One of the biggest obstacles to setting and implementing strategies for responsible sourcing is accessing reliable and current data and analysis, according to The Dragonfly Initiative CEO, Assheton Carter. A new report assesses the importance of 37 materials to these industries and evaluates environmental, social and governance risks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Last week, after booking an additional $1B in unexpected supplier costs in the third quarter, the CFO led the company’s focus on restructuring to “support efficient and reliable sourcing of components and internal development of key technologies and capabilities.” These capabilities do not exist at Ford.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. Among other things, ZF manufactures electrified powertrains, car chassis technology, active and passive safety systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. at the ZF Group.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2017

When you consider the increasing complexity of the automotive supply chain, collaboration continues to play an important role. Centralized and harmonized way to exchange data between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and forwarders instead of bilateral exchange via individual solutions.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Three of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers—Ford, GM, and Hyundai—have recently announced plans to gain more control over the semiconductor supply chains through partnering and vertical integration. Of the three companies, Ford and GM have announced specific plans, with each taking different approaches.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For the specific region of Europe , we noted that the HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® report for August was headlined with plummeting new orders rates and rapidly depleting backlogs of work across the region. In late May we noted for readers that the German economy and manufacturing sector slid into a recognized state of economic recession.

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QAD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As we move from the leisurely days of summer to fall and peak demand season, I’m reminded that the automotive supply chain is changing just as rapidly as the seasons do. We’re also thrilled that our podcast continues to attract distinguished guests who are central to the automotive supply chain’s past, present and future.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Geo-Political and Hybrid Government Policy Dimensions.

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QAD

AUGUST 3, 2023

APQP’s focus on customer needs ensures that products are developed and manufactured to fulfill those requirements, resulting in increasing customer satisfaction, improved customer loyalty and business competitiveness. Since then, the APQP process has gained momentum and piqued the interest of manufacturers across various industries.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2023

Background Within our research arm’s January 2023 published advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , we included a prediction that manufacturers would seek more direct control and added resiliency of their component or outsourced production supply networks in 2023. destinations are on the rise. and Canada.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Industry groups are one of the best ways for companies to put their heads together and solve common issues, helping them achieve net-zero supply chain emissions, drive visibility into sub-tier suppliers, and collaborate on any number of ESG compliance issues. For more info, join their Sustainable Procurement Ambassadors LinkedIn group.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Industry groups are one of the best ways for companies to put their heads together and solve common issues, helping them achieve net-zero supply chain emissions, drive visibility into sub-tier suppliers, and collaborate on any number of ESG issues. For more info, join their Sustainable Procurement Ambassadors LinkedIn group.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. Business continuity continues to be a risk for many retailers and manufacturers. Definition of Form and Function of Inventory: Source Supply Chain Insights. My take away?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Background In prior Supply Chain Matters commentaries, we have highlighted ongoing production and supply chain challenges related to high profile EV start-ups Rivian Automotive and Lucid. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

Solution deployed in 10 days to improve direct material sourcing, increasing profitability. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights recent manufacturing milestones achieved by electric auto and truck maker Tesla. The overall delay as provider added opportunities for Ford Motor , General Motors , and EV start-up Rivian Automotive to initiate ramp-up production plans for competing EV pick-up trucks. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Chris Castle, the vice president of product management at Nulogy, said that collaboration in the consumer goods industry was more even handed than in industries like automotive. In automotive, the OEM says “jump” and the suppliers asks “how high?”. Then there is FourKites.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

This report cited informed sources indicating that the State of Oklahoma is being considered as a location for this facility but that there are no guarantees that an agreement will be reached. manufacturing facility somewhere in Oklahoma as well. Toyota has further announced plans to source an EV battery production facility in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. Included in this update are Tesla , Rivian Automotive and Mercedes Vans , along with recycling technology start-up efforts.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 11, 2017

The outcome is expected to either significantly impact an existing automotive supplier network or prompt manufacturers and suppliers to move or begin operations. The Wall Street Journal reports that at least 11 states are in talks to land the manufacturing plant. as a prime location, a USA Today article reports.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. imports peaked at 21.6 percent in 2017 and have since fallen to 16.5 percent in 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The August S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI™ again fell to a two-year low of 51.5, The August 2022 J.P.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The global automaker’s joint partner entity in China , SAIC Motor, had established the entity, SAIC Volkswagen Automotive, to originally produce vehicles in the region, but has since been winding down operations. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

to $2T in supply-chain management and manufacturing. By 2021, 20% of leading manufacturers will rely on embedded intelligence, using AI, IoT, and blockchain applications to automate processes and increase execution times by up to 25% according to IDC. to $2 in supply-chain management and manufacturing. 7T value to manufacturers.

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Logility

MAY 24, 2021

Tata Technologies will collaborate with Logility to offer digital supply chain transformation solutions to its customers across Automotive, Industrial Heavy Machinery, Aerospace, Industrial, and Medical devices verticals to help them achieve agility and improved resilience in the new normal. ATLANTA – May 24, 2021 – Logility, Inc.,

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2023

Last year, during the height of Covid-19 related lockdowns across China’s manufacturing regions, local government agencies reportedly worked with Tesla officials to keep the facility operating with the workforce restricted to campus living conditions. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 11, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights Rivian Automotive’s reported operational performance in the latest quarter, but at the same time continued challenges in the months to come. We have to add that the automotive sector as a whole is now benefiting from an easing of prior key component shortages, especially semiconductor devices.

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QAD

AUGUST 4, 2021

Ultimately, this drive in delivery demand has decreased the available supply of trucks and drivers for the automotive industry, delaying important deliveries of parts and materials and stalling production processes. Here are five strategies your automotive company should consider moving forward: . Become Supply Chain Focused.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The increased geo-political tensions involving influential global nations is more and more spilling over into supply chain sourcing and business policy dimensions. Our readers may recall that Foxconn is a designated manufacturer to build the next models for premium U.S. based EV automaker Fisker. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a breaking news development involving Tesla’s existing Nevada based Gigafactory that will be of interest to Automotive EV manufacturers and their supply networks. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. More to come.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights breaking news developments involving FedEx and EV start-up manufacturing provider Rivian Automotive. Shaw Group. Now it would appear that the company is under pressure for shorter term profitability amid continued supply chain and manufacturing related challenges.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting, we highlight a rather significant reports indicating that Apple is considering sourcing of the chip fabrication of its advanced design semiconductor processers within the U.S. within a period of two years, and the industry implications from such a move. . Background. based fabrication facility.

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Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

RS Integrated Supply RS Integrated Supply, part of RS Group, is a global MRO supply chain services provider, offering outsourced Procurement & Storeroom Solutions™ to manufacturing, assembly, and process industry clients. Prior to joining RS Integrated Supply, Campi worked for GlaxoSmithKline, and Avon.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

According to reports from Bloomberg, Automotive News, Reuters and The Wall Street Journal , wages for most Toyota assembly line workers will increase from $31.86 In its reporting, The Wall Street Journal cited data from EY for Autos Drive America , a trade group representing BMW , Hyundai , and other foreign brands producing autos in the U.S.

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