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

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. Prediction Background.

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Five-Year Study Showcases the Benefits of US Foreign-Trade Zones

QAD

However, the effectiveness of FTZs just got a lot clearer as the US released a five-year study on the operations and impact of the US FTZ program and similar FTZ-type programs in Canada and Mexico. Importing a vacuum motor from Vietnam would incur a 5.3% Key Findings From the US FTZ Program Study 1. Take vacuums, for instance.

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Bristlecone Flash – February 2019

Bristlecone

In January, Bristlecone kicked off an end-to-end supply chain assessment and diagnostic project for a provider of corporate apparel and business services. This is the first in a multi-phase SAP project aimed at transforming the client’s supply chain environment to increase order fill rates and reduce lost revenue.

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The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain. Feature Article by Anthony Beavis, Managing Director APAC at Körber Supply Chain. Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 9-13, 2013)

Talking Logistics

I’m guessing, however, that many supply chain and logistics software vendors (and probably many 3PLs too) rushed to their phones yesterday to call Home Depot’s SVP of Supply Chain Management in hopes of getting a piece of that $300 million pie. Just saying. The talks are set to resume in late January.

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Students hold conference to encourage professors to use AI

Operations and Supply Chain Management

One example: Students organized a conference last weekend for professors across the country that was designed to teach the educators about ChatGPT and other new tools, and to encourage them to use them this fall. Once they know the limitations, they stop being so scared of these tools,” says Chang. And educators showed up in force.

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The Top 15 Omnichannel Retail Trends to Watch in 2022

ToolsGroup

Discover how inventory optimization software powered by AI and machine learning helps you optimize your future stock mix and model uncertainty into your forecast –ensuring you can deliver great customer service and maximize margins across channels. Supply Chain Collaboration. Don’t let stockouts deter your omnichannel success.