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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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2022

During this unprecedented period of non-stop global supply chain disruption, the Supply Chain Matters blog provides readers with additional industry specific examples, along with their implications. In this update we highlight General Motors , Nike , and retailer Bed Bath and Beyond. General Motors. billion to $1.9

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In a prior Supply Chain Matters Global Supply Chain Assessment commentary earlier this week , we surveyed reported global wide PMI indices for August 2023, along with implications. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. percent in Q4-2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues with our annual listing of our most read blog commentaries that were published and of keen interest to our readers during the year 2021. The years of 2020 and 2021 presented unprecedented pandemic and other related challenges to industry and global supply chains. Number Fifteen.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights the latest financial performance from bellwether firms in CPG , online retail, high tech and consumer electronics regarding ongoing supply chain related inflationary cost and supply impacts on performance. Supply chain cost inflation remains prominent. Online Retail.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. The Automotive Industry. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse!

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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. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2015

Supply chains are now dependent on cutting-edge software and systems to meet growing global demand. Supply chains are now more wide-sweeping, meaning the chance of disruption is also higher. The estimated revenue impact cost those along the supply chain $1.5 billion in Vietnam and China.

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2015

Supply chains are now dependent on cutting-edge software and systems to meet growing global demand. Supply chains are now more wide-sweeping, meaning the chance of disruption is also higher. The estimated revenue impact cost those along the supply chain $1.5 billion in Vietnam and China.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

This is perhaps an extreme example, but it highlights how COVID-19 is causing severe disruptions to supply chains. The broader issue is that border controls and travel bans limit the ability of supply managers to identify and qualify new suppliers. Coronavirus will lead to permanent changes in global supply chains.”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As a result, Global Supply Chains have experienced severe “Supply side Shocks” with massive disruptions impinging on all sectors. It even took authorities some time to recognise the vital importance of warehouse logistics, supply chain continuity, truck drivers and other transport operators. Crisis Recovery.

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QAD

JANUARY 9, 2020

In addition, manufactured products in Thailand include textiles, beverages, tobacco products, cement, jewelry, appliances, computers automotive parts and agricultural equipment. . Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Australia and Malaysia. As of 2017, industry makes up 36.2%

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 16, 2019

Drawing Lessons From Tesla’s Supply Chain Issues! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by Casey Heigl at [link]. It may say “Manufactured in USA with Foreign Parts” or “Made in USA” but include some assembly in Vietnam. manufacturing #tradewars #automotive. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. Lower costs and proximity to the U.S. Branching Out.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

They suggest looking at Mexico, Poland, Turkey, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. ” On the transportation and supply chain front, one trend in the U.S. German automotive behemoth, Audi, has plans to invest around $16 billion in its autonomous vehicles by 2030.”[8].

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QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tension, inflation, trade issues and environmental and labor concerns exposed existing vulnerabilities in global supply chains and wreaked havoc like none of us have known before. The same holds true for your internal supply chain operations. “We Talk about a domino effect.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

In countless surveys over the past decade, manufacturers and retailers rank “improving supply chain visibility” as one of their top priorities. Yet, despite their focus on this effort and advancements in technology, achieving timely, accurate, and complete supply chain visibility remains an elusive goal for many companies.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers a published report noting how various manufacturers are seeking and establishing added resiliency and control of component and production networks. Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China Plus sourcing actions.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 23, 2024

Accomplished procurement veteran and author Tom Linton provides valuable insights into the supply chain risk management landscape in 2024 in this exclusive Q&A. As we move into the new year, there are many questions on our minds about the future of the supply chain. Tom: Supply chains are about time.

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Resilinc

JUNE 6, 2023

This framework aims to prevent detrimental supply chain shortages (such as the chip shortage the automotive industry faced during the pandemic) and improve response time when supply chain disruptions occur across the partnered countries.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2018

GDP growth lags that of Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. Targeted sectors include automotive, aviation, medical and bio-based energy and chemicals. In the 2018 edition of the Bloomberg Innovation Index , Thailand ranked 45th.

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Resilinc

MAY 2, 2023

From Q3 2022 to Q2 2023, CBP stopped 3,588 shipments for further evaluation valued at $1,078 million mainly from Malaysia, Vietnam, China, and Thailand. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the supply chain impact of UFPLA and how industries are being affected. #1 Automotive U.S.

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QAD

MARCH 28, 2024

Nor do automotive companies exclusively face this problem. CBP has stopped more shipments from Malaysia and Vietnam than from China itself. Many companies have been slow to react to new laws and regulations like the UFLPA, and the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. Your UFLPA risks may be wearing a disguise.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The South Korean government began encouraging investment in manufacturing technologies, especially for high-tech and automotive industries. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. South Korea has a strong infrastructure to support its manufacturing supply chain. Manufacturing in South Korea.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 10, 2023

In retrospect, who would have thought that the world supply chain could have been completely shut down for such a long period of time? If manufacturing didn’t continue to have supply chain interruptions, if labor had been more available, 2022 truly could have been full throttle. Some missed by a mile.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the supply chain and logistics realm, with lots of news related to global trade and technology. Supply chain reaction: trade war refugees race to relocate to Vietnam, Thailand (Reuters). Now that Thanksgiving is past us, the mad dash to the end of the year is on. and Canada.

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