The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

He is a board member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) and a contributor to the Forbes Technology Council , Manufacturing Today, WardsAuto , Supply Chain Brain, Industry Today, Aerospace Manufacturing and Design, ASSEMBLY , and more.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces the general availability of our newest published Research Advisory – 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. Bob Ferrari Founder and Managing Director © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Supply chains have experienced significant disruptions in the first half of 2022, from a global pandemic to wars, rising fuel costs, and a potential recession. Throughout the past six months, rates and capacity have been highly volatile as the industry deals with other ongoing challenges. Ease of use is also essential.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. Of most concern was the tactic of targeting a company’s vulnerable supply chain points in labor stoppages, which was adroitly practiced by the United Auto Workers (UAW).

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Download the free white paper to learn more about how data can be used to reduce logistics spend while improving supply chain performance. Each provides insight into how your network is performing and where you can make a change. Why is Supply Chain Data Important for CPG Manufacturers? . Contact Us.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

As a guest writer for Forbes, public relations firms constantly pepper me with requests to speak to technologists boasting of having answers to improve supply chain resilience. I find the industry complicit. To make the point, let me share an orbit chart for four industries (reference Figure 1). There are many reasons.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Many companies will reconfigure their supply chains to a much more regional approach, whereby production and sourcing are relocated closer to the final consumption markets, i.e. more local and less global. Digitalization Digital disruption is impacting most industries and people.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The mismatch between the high demands by employers and the supply of logistics skills and knowledge is resulting in a growing gap in the logistics & supply chain market”. Talent gaps in logistics and supply chain, continues to be a top challenge and a source of high risk for many companies. Industry 4.0

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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. Ongoing Technology-Driven Industry Disruption. Background.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

In the 2022 analysis, twenty-two companies meet the Supply Chains to Admire Award criteria for Supply Chain improvement, performance, and value. Industry Bias. When I ask supply chain leaders to name their list of supply chain leaders, it never matches the list of the Supply Chains to Admire.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 20, 2023

The energy sector faces several unique procurement challenges, such as complex supply chains, volatile commodity prices, strict regulatory requirements, and the need for sustainable and socially responsible sourcing. Cost Optimization : Commodity prices in the energy sector can be highly volatile.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Data-Driven Decisions The structure provides a framework for collecting and analyzing data across the supply chain. This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. Grab yours now! Access yours here! Negotiate contracts and evaluate suppliers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces that our latest Research Advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains is now available for reading. Bob Ferrari Founder and Managing Director © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

AMR Research was an industry analyst firm in Boston. I argued for industry collaboration to define and drive process innovation. Over the last decade, supply chain performance regressed. Currently, supply chain performance is a barrier to economic recovery. Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.)

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IQMS

JUNE 4, 2019

99% of mid-market manufacturing executives are familiar with Industry 4.0, yet only 5% are currently implementing or have implemented an Industry 4.0 Mid-market manufacturers getting the most value out of Industry 4.0 Demystifying Industry 4.0 Delving into the specifics of Industry 4.0 Source: Industry 4.0:

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QAD

MARCH 29, 2022

Together with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher, the two of us are co-hosting “ Auto Supply Chain Prophets ,” which is the first podcast dedicated solely to global automotive supply chain issues. Assessing current supply chain competencies.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Over a 12-week period, we met for 90-minutes per week with their team of business analysts who are responsible for guiding solution partners within and supporting their operations with specifying, selecting and developing sustainable information technology solutions in support of their value chain.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

.” – Sir Winston Churchill Having just returned from the 2023 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit, these words are very fitting to encapsulate the essence of the event. Diversity in Supply Chain Talent: As supply chains grow increasingly intricate, job roles and skill requirements evolve.

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Vecco International

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Crucially, Vecco innately supports batch and process manufacturing – key to the food industry. We provide available to promise and capable to promise functionality for a customer order based on approved sourcing for a sales area. Vecco empowers companies to monitor and manage their supply chain performance.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2019

Even in 2019 many companies still underestimate the importance of their global supply chain and above all, how their logistics and supply chain performance can beneficially impact their marketing, ultimately leading to healthier financial results. Are you looking for growth into other markets and continents?

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QAD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While our desire to help your business thrive in the automotive supply chain of the future is the heart of our podcast, our whitepaper is the backbone. Inside, you’ll find the root causes of poor supply chain performance and our proven formula for solving them once and for all. It’s no longer an order qualifier.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

The company’s legacy has been one of extraordinary sales and inventory turnover accomplished through a proven capability of fast, in-season design and merchandise availability, coupled with proximity supplier sourcing. ” The report observes that Inditex is set to formally report on its annual financial performance later this week.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Performance over the Period of March 2020 to July 2022. Supply chain leaders self-assessment of performance during the pandemic period of March 2020-through July 2022. Inventory Is an Egregious Symptom of Supply Chains Gone Wrong. Event Companies Are the Nemesis of the Industry.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Additionally, by analyzing data from every stage of the supply chain, companies can uncover new insights and opportunities for growth. To accomplish this, supply chain analytics collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data from a wide variety of sources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

import volumes may not be as high as they were at the height of the pandemic; however, if they remain above 2019 numbers, the shift away from West Coast ports persists, the labor situation doesn’t get resolved, carriers continue to use blank sailings and importers will continue to see uneven supply chain performance.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

Last week provided a flurry of quarterly financial performance reporting that provided added evidence of ongoing supply chain cost inflation impacting various industries. Consumer Product Goods Industry. Additional Supply Chain Matters Perspectives. Let’s explore a few examples.

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Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 13, 2023

Exiger’s Supply Chain Explorer enables joint customers to rapidly identify risks within their direct and indirect ecosystems and supply chains NEW YORK, WASHINGTON D.C., Exiger’s Supply Chain Explorer offers real-time sub-tier transparency to swiftly navigate and mitigate critical threats. initiatives.”

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Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

Supply chain performance KPIs are invaluable measurements that support the growth and success of a company’s supply, fulfillment and delivery efforts. Fortunately, applying metrics to multi-source operational information that’s stored and managed in a data hubs greatly minimizes these issues.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The complexity and interconnectedness of the global supply chain have led to organisations becoming more dependent on suppliers than ever before. Hence, businesses must undertake the strategic sourcing process to mitigate risks in an uncertain environment and improve retail competition.

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Unleashed

MARCH 6, 2024

Agile supply chain management is especially important in today’s dynamic business landscape, where customer expectations, technological advancements, and environmental uncertainties are constantly evolving and creating new challenges and opportunities for supply chain performance. Let’s dive in.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Sales and operations planning (S&OP) has been a longstanding practice for businesses across nearly every industry. However, this critical supply chain process has been under enormous stress lately from departmental silos, complex trading partner networks, and geopolitical turmoil.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

While companies want to improve supply chain performance and drive value, it is easier said than done. The first step in the journey is to analyze balance sheet results and understand industry trends. Typically, it is a lack of common definition on what defines supply chain excellence. Analysis by Industry.

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QAD

JULY 13, 2023

With the ever-increasing demands of the industry, low profit margins, and IT staff’s that are overworked, food manufacturers should consider embracing cloud ERP systems now more than ever to unlock their full potential. In the food industry, compliance with safety regulations and traceability requirements is paramount.

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Logility

JULY 4, 2018

Increasing customer expectations, global competition, increasing ingredients and labor costs, and growing industry consolidation put tremendous pressure on process chemical companies to improve their end-to-end supply chain. An estimated, 75% of supply chain data originates from outside the ERP system.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Our perspective was that both of such niche market segment start-up players would be able to financially sustain themselves if industry demand for respective products were robust and that supporting supply chain and production strategies were well managed. Shipping new vehicles from Austria to the U.S. based dealer network.

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QAD

MAY 24, 2023

Best practices are required in every industry to keep up with today’s digital landscape. Global supply chains change enough to necessitate comprehensive visibility and shared views across entire manufacturing enterprises and other industries. Regardless, data is proven to optimize global supply chain performance.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

As part of the survey, we asked the respondents to rate their company’s supply chain performance relative to peers in their industry (ranging from “Significantly Below Average” to “Significantly Above Average”). and 51.5%, respectively). and 37.2%, respectively). “To

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