Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog unveils a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

In our prior published Supply Chain Matters commentary, we reviewed and provided some added insights on July’s global manufacturing PMI indices which are pointing to declining global supply chain production momentum. State of Global Transportation and Logistics. One Perspective.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Commentary related to January’s PMI and logistics data can be accessed at this web link.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. A similar acknowledgement came from the CEO of global shipping and logistics services firm A.P.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Contents Supply Chain Movement 22 – 2016 Q3. Strategic moves among logistics providers. 8 | Snapshots: Launch Supply Chain Executive Club. Strategic moves among logistics providers. 8 | Snapshots: Launch Supply Chain Executive Club. 29 | Facts & Figures: Logistics Outsourcing.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on yet another turnabout in supply chain and customer service direction for a once high flyer in premium interactive fitness equipment and services. In our last Supply Chain Matters update related to Peloton in mid-July , we highlighted the announced reversal of a U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 slipping 1.2

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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.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule format follow-up relative to the updating of our prior supply chain management published developments we have shared with readers. Labor Tensions on Rise Across Global Transportation Networks. Supply Chain Driven Inflation Moderates in July.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Supply chain expert Mike Mortson ( @mmortson ) believes it’s still fair to ask, “What is the digital supply chain?”[2] ”[2] Steve Banker ( @steve_scm ), Vice President of Supply Chain Services at Arc Advisory Group, agrees it’s a fair question. ”[3].

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

Covid, Brexit and the war in Ukraine have all sent supply chain shocks around the globe, forcing firms to rethink their business-as-usual supply chain management strategies, and concentrate instead on building supply chain resilience. What is supply chain resilience?

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DynaSys

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Are you interested in Advanced Analytics for your Supply Chain? Manage costs, improve profit: these are the top priorities for supply chain executives today (cf. PwC Global Supply Chain Survey). Transportation and Logistics. Executive Insight. Forecasting and planning.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. This fact drives us to innovate when it comes to our Supply Chain Execution solutions.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023. Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 28, 2018

How Generac Power Systems Cut Millions from Its Global Transportation Spend | Transportfolio. Generac Power Systems, the number one manufacturer of home backup generators, became an international company in a few short years and developed a global supply chain that is now prepared for the next stage of growth.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

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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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2022

After a tumultuous two years of pandemic-driven supply and global transportation disruptions, the stakes are obviously high that both parties can reach a timely resolution to this period of contract renewal. Supply Chain Matters would not at all be surprised if U.S. All rights reserved. . The post U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 21, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides supply chain management teams a caution regarding a growing demand and supply imbalance for technical development resources associated with transformation programs. For certain industry focused projects, the scheduling of resources is problematic. Reader Takeaway. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 6, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights March and Q1-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating added headwinds and challenges in the months to come. The data indicates a discernible shift in business and supply chain sentiment. down from 53.7 in February.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 23, 2017

Top 3 Logistics Challenges for Automotive Manufacturers in China | Transportfolio. That’s not to say there aren’t challenges you’ll need to overcome as an automotive manufacturer in China —especially when it comes to logistics. If you find your knowledge is too limited, the right global logistics provider can help.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 3, 2013

When Jim Cafone, Vice President, Supply Chain, Pfizer Inc., Cafone used this personal mishap at MIT CTL’s Crossroads conference this June to illustrate the power of the cloud, and why Pfizer is using the technology to provide an end-to-end view of its supply chain. Why use a third-party to keep tabs on the network?

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. Our research arm recently pointed out this transportation trending in a mid-year assessment commentary. Added Perspectives.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 1, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights reports of a cyber-attack incident impacting a supplier to Toyota Motor and resulting in a one-day suspension of the automakers manufacturing operations across Japan. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 13, 2018

Supply Chain Solutions: What You Can Learn From the Semiconductor Industry | Transportfolio. Companies in technology-based industries are vulnerable to becoming obsolete unless they can quickly assess their biggest supply chain challenges and apply the right resources to solve problems. Historically, U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Supply Chain Matters ponders on EV automaker’s Tesla’s recent quarterly vehicle delivery performance and how a business model developed to challenge existing industry norms was apparently not immune to ongoing global supply chain events.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 5, 2018

The Influence of IoT: How it’s Transforming Global Logistics|Transportfolio. More specifically, it’s impacting the logistics world and global supply chains. The IoT is already disrupting the way we think about supply chains , and it’s happening fast. Why IoT Apps and Supply Chains Go Together.

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Tailwind

APRIL 20, 2021

From real-time supply chain tracking to smart telematics systems, there are several tools that promise to refine freight operations and create a more streamlined supply chain. Its main draw, in the context of freight and logistics, is the security and transparency it offers. Electric Trucks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

And now to this week’s logistics news. US drug distributors urge govt to boost COVID-19 vaccine supply network. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

As these rounds of regulations have unfolded over the last few months, shippers have been left trying to understand what products have been included in the first two waves of tariffed goods and what these changes mean for their supply chains. Below is a full timeline of events and a comprehensive list of the updated regulations.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2016

Following the fruitful discussions in 2015, SMi’s annual Cold Chain Distribution conference will bring back lively debates and industry updates to London, offering the best platform for delegates to stay ahead of this lucrative market! Supported by Supply Chain Media. Andrea Gruber, Senior Manager, Special Cargo, IATA.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Throughout this time, 3PL transportation management providers have taken advantage of the low-costs of transportation, which further reduced the costs for businesses and manufacturers. Unfortunately, this means an already-strained transportation industry will have additional needs. billion manufacturer TriMas Corp.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Transportation providers deliver products to your customers and are a reflection of your company and brand. A missed pick up or delayed shipment can have expensive and negative consequences, ranging from a manufacturing line sitting idle or a lost sale. That is why relationships matter.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 11, 2017

None of the lessons compare to the importance of being able to scale up as your business grows—especially when it comes to retail logistics. While that kind of growth was clearly a positive outcome for my business, it also quickly added stress to our logistics processes. Never overlook the importance of supply chain visibility.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Supply chains are complex, and we’ve witnessed in recent years how easily disruptions efficiently affect goods from point A to point B. On the transportation end of supply chains, shippers adapt to the transportation needs at any given time to ensure this part of the supply chain continues as well as possible.

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