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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology support. Our last full edition was published on February 14.

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This Week in Supply Chain Tech- January 19 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers. Northvolt Raises $3.4

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

In this October 10, 2023 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide our capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers.

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Peloton’s Supply Chain Strategy Turnabout

Supply Chain Matters

The supply chain supporting the delivery of equipment is the de-facto facilitator of this business model. Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor. The company was eventually forced to transport its bikes and equipment by more expensive air freight to avoid congested U.S.

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Red Sea Ocean Transport Disruption Update

Supply Chain Matters

As the WSJ specifically noted in its reporting: “ According to Maersk’s estimates, freight rates will revert to pre-disruption levels as record new-vessel deliveries make their way into service even if the Red Sea problems persist for the whole year. ”

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

Supply Chain Matters

2023 Prediction Three: More Direct Control in Strategic or Tactical Multi-tiered Direct Materials Sourcing will Continue to be a Prominent Element of Business Strategy for Chief Supply Chain or Chief Procurement Officer Efforts. . A published Future of Freight study sponsored by Deloitte in September 2022 indicated that U.S.

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Predictions- Part Three

Supply Chain Matters

In our Part Two look back commentary , we observed efforts and activities by businesses directed at restoring more direct control of supply network materials sourcing. That is because so many products and/or services are predicated on global supply network movements. be able to service key regions and markets.