Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports that indicate the sobering potential impacts of China’s policy makers in lifting most all of the restrictions related to the country’s Covid-19 omicron zero-tolerance strategies. The region remains an epicenter for component and finished goods supply needs for a number of industries.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2022

Whatever industry you’re in, you’re probably facing a swell of attrition, as 41% of the global workforce considers quitting. Source: Fortune. #3: Source: Fortune. In addition to overcoming labor shortages, here are some of the benefits of implementing these policies: Improving Employee Retention and Satisfaction.

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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. According to the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations Labor Action Tracker , as of the end of October 2023, there were over 350 labor strikes involving over 490,000 workers.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 21, 2020

Protectionist trade policies are causing companies to shift their country sourcing practices. The new normal in global trade policy is a stormy environment that is highly unpredictable. Trade walls and protectionist policies. New and changing trade sanctions.

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American Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Specifically, we’ll look at the following: government-private industry cooperation, the rise and utility of technology, and. With that, let’s start with the emerging trend regarding government-industry interests. This is a source prepared by the CIA for its use and the government’s. the emergent role of innovation.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

” Yet, managing merchandise returns with a policy that prioritizes customer satisfaction does benefit your company in the long run–particularly when you consider the impact returns have on the purchase decision of both existing and new customers. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 19, 2023

Wall Street Journal columnist Walter Mead published an opinion column this week that indicated in-part: “ But while China’s economic outlook is as uncertain as the long boom is unprecedented, foreign policy strategists should prepare for a world in which China’s era of superfast growth has come to an end. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 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 publishing later this month. Let’s begin with the sharing of excerpts from our first prediction.

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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. Background. Prediction Background. Higher cost levels will need to be mitigated or reduced.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 2, 2021

“EC Sourcing also happens to be one of the most mature in capability, with a set of clever features that only comes from the battle scars of decades of managing sourcing events” — Spend Matters 2021. which combines equal feedback from industry analysts and clients alike.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 2, 2021

“EC Sourcing also happens to be one of the most mature in capability, with a set of clever features that only comes from the battle scars of decades of managing sourcing events” — Spend Matters 2021. which combines equal feedback from industry analysts and clients alike.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Process: Blueprints for Success This process workstream focuses on blueprinting existing processes, policies, and metrics. As an industry analyst, he researched and advised organizations in various industries​ on best ​and innovative practices, digitization and optimization.

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Provenance

JUNE 1, 2020

We wanted to get a better understanding of where it comes from, how it’s farmed and what options are available to the cosmetics and food industries to have a more positive impact. Aim to source 100% certified RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil). Sourcing palm oil responsibly and sustainably is nuanced and can be complex.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Unfortunately, the industry is full of a lot of Anna(s) and her friends, the doubting Thomas (s). In the industry, supply-centric techniques reign with lots of bravado and messaging on control towers, Demand-driven Materials Requirements Planning (DDMRP), and generative AI. Most of the industry is composed of doubting Thomas(s).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions — APEJ Implications. IDC’s March 2022 Future Enterprise Resiliency & Spending Survey showed that almost 50% of finance organizations are prioritizing consistent ESG practices and/or policies when considering industry ecosystem design and partners.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2020

Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest! These Rare Earth Elements have long ago been abandoned for mining and processing here in the United States and are part of our reliance on Chinese sources of supply. He is a frequent contributor to industry forums, publications, and blogs. Subscribe Here!

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

Within the semiconductor industry, especially as the Covid-19 pandemic hit, execution is key. Brent pointed out that Covid created small interruptions for many companies in terms of sourcing semiconductor chip materials. Another disruption facing the company, and the industry, was the face mask shortage.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 18, 2021

Even before the arrival of the pandemic, companies servicing the defense industry had to adapt to an ever-changing market as mergers continued to rise and regulatory standards (e.g., In a recent webinar , we took an in-depth look at the opportunities and challenges facing the defense industry. Event Trailer.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights a report indicating a push for Zara parent Inditex to disclose more detailed supplier transparency in the light of growing ESG policy dichotomies. And as our readers are aware, the area of ESG further includes corporate social responsibility policies, efforts and reporting.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

From the continuing impact of the global pandemic to the ever-increasing importance of ‘transparency technology’ and sustainable practices, the food industry has its work cut out for it in 2021. So if you have a thirst for knowledge, here’s all you need to know about food industry trends for 2021. Consumer trends in food industry.

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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 17, 2020

It is difficult to put into exact figures the effects the coronavirus pandemic has had on global industry. But some businesses and industries—like toilet tissue, hand soaps and sanitizers, and face mask manufacturers—are experiencing a heavy increase in demand. As a result, manufacturers are shifting to domestic sources.

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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. We do require some basic registration information in order to be able to download this report. All rights reserved.

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EazyStock

JUNE 22, 2020

It’s no secret that the medical industry is facing major challenges worldwide due to Coronavirus. Finally, on top of these wild demand changes, sourcing has become a new challenge. Reevaluate Stocking Policy. One way is to reevaluate your short-term stocking policy. Inventory Policy Matrix to determine Service Level.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 16, 2023

Ion Channel has been at the forefront of this nascent market, developing and delivering leading-edge software supply chain assurance for mission critical systems in the public and private sector and working with government and industry on technical standards and policies for supply chain transparency.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Industry groups are one of the best ways for companies to put their heads together and solve common issues, helping them achieve net-zero supply chain emissions, drive visibility into sub-tier suppliers, and collaborate on any number of ESG compliance issues. Procurement and Supply Chain. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI).

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Industry groups are one of the best ways for companies to put their heads together and solve common issues, helping them achieve net-zero supply chain emissions, drive visibility into sub-tier suppliers, and collaborate on any number of ESG issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

The process as is implemented in many companies focuses on balancing demand and supply based on preestablished rules and policies that serve as guardrails for the planning process. Engage sourcing team to ensure supply continuity: Supplier mix for many organizations we work with is becoming increasingly dynamic.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

With Advanced Supply Chain Analytics : Advanced analytics can foresee such supply shortages by analyzing patterns, trends, and external factors, allowing the company to source alternative suppliers or adjust production schedules in advance. Data governance policies need to be established to maintain data integrity, accuracy, and security.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. The above seems to imply, from our lens, the movement toward China Plus sourcing activity.

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SCM Research

APRIL 22, 2021

It turns out that “[t]he largest contribution came from agriculture and land use/land-use change activities (71%), with the remaining were from supply chain activities: retail, transport, consumption, fuel production, waste management, industrial processes and packaging”. Solazzo, E., Guizzardi, D., Monforti-Ferrario, F., Tubiello, F.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 31, 2022

With such a large number of births you would expect that there would be a steady, well established industry supporting the supply of all needs for new mothers, babies and their families. The global pandemic has wreaked havoc on innumerable Supply Chains in every industry around the world. Trade Policy. There are over 3.5

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. Acting for People. Acting for Planet. Photo Credit: United Airlines.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2023

The regions invest heavily in agricultural practices as well as agricultural-based industries to process their produce. ” As I noted in a previous article, water scarcity is going to be a concern for both populations and industries in the years ahead and could be a source of conflict between communities and companies.[6]

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues.

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Synovos

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The platinum medal puts RS Group in the top 1% of the 100,000-plus rated companies assessed by EcoVadis with each company rated on the material sustainability risks and issues for size, location, and industry. We are pleased with our progress but will not stand still. million customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

We contrast the various takeaway messages from this gathering, especially as it relates to industry supply chain efforts in the coming year. An area of common discussion was that of where globalization might be headed, and what that implies for industry and global supply chains. and China, tensions between Europe and the U.S.

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