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The Renewed Importance of Production Planning and Scheduling in the New Normal- The Talent Challenge

Supply Chain Matters

The following is a continuation of a supply chain technology thought leadership education series developed in collaboration with Replan. Such an environment requires manufacturing and supply chain processes to be able to more proactively sense, pivot and respond to constant or rapidly changing market conditions.

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Three

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. In this posting we highlight our fourth prediction.

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Labor Strikes Targeting U.S. Automakers- Tentative Deals Reached

Supply Chain Matters

In this seventh weekly Supply Chain Matters reader update, we can now highlight that tentative labor agreements have been reached between the United Auto Workers and U.S. As Reuters has indicated in its reporting: “ when the recently negotiated UPS labor agreement expires in 2028, the average full-time U.S.

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Labor Strike Targeting Three U.S. Automakers- Update Four

Supply Chain Matters

In this fourth Supply Chain Matters reader update, we highlight this week’s developments related to ongoing UAW labor strike involving the big three U.S. big three automakers with implications to their supply networks vs. prior strategies in targeting just one. auto companies. That stated, senior executives among the three U.S.

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Labor Strike Targeting U.S. Automakers- Update Six

Supply Chain Matters

In this sixth Supply Chain Matters weekly reader update, we highlight the latest developments and ongoing implications related to United Auto Workers labor strike involving the big three U.S. GM executives further indicated a desire to finish the negotiations. auto companies. automakers is estimated to now be an estimated $1.1

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A “Swiss Army Knife” of Supply Chain Talent Requirements: Views from a Former Wolfpack Student

NC State SCRC

Marsh did not have centralized approach to supply chain management. The are a regional make to order kitchen cabinet manufacturer, and have two primary sales channels of modular kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Stuart discussed the need for a supply chain Swiss Army knife skill set.

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What Supply Chain Management Should Anticipate in 2024

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog provides an overview of our 2024 annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains. Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Talent and skills retention have indeed taken center stage.