Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 3, 2023

Why a Supply Chain Risk Management Framework is Needed A supply chain risk management framework is critical for risk identification and effective management of the inherent and imposed risks in today’s business environment.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

While AI is not foolproof, it will be a preventative measure to help any industry that relies on a steady supply chain. With the knowledge you gain in mapping your supply chain, you’ll be better able to deploy preventative measures to avoid any disruptions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Risk Management in Global Ocean Context Feature Article by LSCMS Shippers Council Rates have gone down massively in most trade lanes; congestion has eased, and capacity seems sufficient in most sectors. It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A common challenge for procurement and supply chain professionals is obtaining support from C-level leaders to invest in a robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) program. Coronavirus = new perspective on risk management in supply chains. Contact us today.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. The takeaway for September was that global manufacturing activity officially fall below the 50.0

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. percent in 2024. trillion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

In February 2023 I wrote the article What Does 2023 Have In-Store for Global Supply Chains? It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. And they must be capable of adapting to various demands.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary relative to July’s global manufacturing PMI indices relative to data indicating declining momentum, and some contraction among specific global regions. Global Wide Production Activity. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Here’s a summary of their conversation… Can the notion of global independence help contribute towards building supply chain resiliency? Thanks to Handfield and Linton (2022) global independence can be understood in the following way: “Global independence is a key attribute for creating supply chain immunity.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights perspectives and added insights on reported August 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. The August numbers once again signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions as output and new order rates continue to fall.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Supply Chain Risk Management Provider Avetta Acquired Stockholm based private equity firm EQT has reportedly agreed to acquire supply chain risk management software technology and managed services provider Avetta from existing private equity owners Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe ( WCAS ).

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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. percent decline in global trade.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ever since COVID hit, supply chain executives have embraced supply chain risk management. Within this discipline, one of the toughest challenges is how to get visibility to problems arising across the extended supply network. Supply Chain Chaos is the New Norm. Do I need more inventory?

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added insights on reported September and Q3 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. With the closing of the third quarter, the numbers once again signal added contraction in global manufacturing output as product demand levels weaken.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 21, 2020

When a massive disruption such as a global pandemic hits, many businesses realize that their legacy planning solutions are not capable of providing the insights they need to manage such disruptions effectively. It is a necessary part of supply chain risk management.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights two additional indices of global and US supply chain volatility relative to July 2022 global supply chain activity levels. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

Reportedly, since Russia’ s invasion of Ukraine , global CEO s are confronting a world of extraordinary volatility and uncertainty, forcing many to reassess their growth assumptions and put strategic plans on hold. Reportedly upwards of 53 percent of CEO ’s have a focus for making supply chains more resilient. cyberattacks.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. reported for January.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Considering operational supply chain issues around the globe. Customer service, parts shortages, unprecedented inventory growth, and warrant management can actually take up internal sources and affect profit margins. This could cause failure to manage inventory, causing disruption to the business, resulting in stock-outs.

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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 The September 2022 J.P.

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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. That appears to be already occurring.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. the strategies were exploring nearshoring of prior foreign production, diversifying supplier networks and adding additional contingency inventories.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported June 2023 and Q2-2023 quarterly global and regional PMI indices. The June numbers signal renewed contraction of global wide production within global supply chain networks. The June reported value of 48.8 value reported for May.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Many nations are now facing the prospect of new lockdowns which will undoubtedly further impact global supply chains. . Supply Chain Risk Management on the World Stage – Lessons Learned. Global Supply Chains are Here to Stay. Stalwarts of Business Planning Showing Cracks.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

With 30% of respondents indicating their organizations are suffering from an inability to assess risk across suppliers, many are investing in new strategies to minimize the frequency and impact of disruption. Global Media Contact. Markus Leutert, Senior Director, Corporate Communications. media@ivalua.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, the distribution industry has become increasingly complex and reliant on technology to manage inventory, track shipments, and communicate with suppliers and customers. Additionally, the global nature of supply chains means that companies are increasingly exposed to cyber threats from overseas.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights select June and Q2-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating increased headwinds and challenges in the months to come. Global Wide Production Activity. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When it comes to supply chain risk management, however, vigilance is always required. The Supply Chain Quarterly reminds us, “Supply chain challenges aren’t over yet.”[1] Now, a new challenge has emerged: A global recession.”[4]. ”[4].

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 13, 2015

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Global Trade Inventory Management Labor Logistics Technologies Omni-channel logistics Regulations Retail Statistics Supply Chain Risk Management This Week in News Trade Security Transportation' This is a good sign for the US economy, as jobs continue to grow.

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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. Prediction Implications.

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American Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By taking a proactive approach to supply chain risk management, your business can protect itself from disruptions and maintain its competitive edge. Disruptions in transportation infrastructure and evolving consumer demands pose additional challenges that require proactive management.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 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. Below are additional predictions from a global regional perspective.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2022

One issue that does not get talked about as much, however, is supply chain fraud. What exactly do I mean by supply chain fraud? Well, there are a number of different types of supply chain fraud that impact global supply chains, from the procurement of materials to the end delivery of a product.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 11, 2022

Zachary Elfman, a freelance finance consultant, notes, “For the last few years, breakdowns in the global supply chain have been front and center in world news. Businesses need to inventory the risks, as well as materials and products, in their supply chains in order to plan for and, in theory, mitigate those risks.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 2, 2014

In this video hear, Gary Dietz, Manager, Global Logistics and Supply Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics, Kennametal, as he discusses the challenges his company faces in gaining full visibility of supply and demand, and in dealing with increasing supply chain volatility.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 12, 2020

The sudden and widespread onset of the coronavirus affected the global economy and global supply chains in significant ways. No one knows this better than supply chain risk managers. And how can they begin to implement effective risk-management programs based on end-to-end visibility?

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American Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

An impending energy crisis has both global and national dimensions. Its global scope threatens to strike at the heart of economies, businesses and supply chains. Supply chains now appear to be at risk once again. The disruption to businesses and their supply chains would seriously impede global trade.

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