Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2023

Our prior postings in this multi-part series included the following: Part One highlighted our first prediction , that supply chain management teams should anticipate a considerable amount on uncertainty and that a significant challenge will be to avoid complacency in strategies and actions.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group , through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog, announces the release of a second published research advisory in an overall three-part series: The Importance of Supply Chain and Human Resources Strategy Alignment for Addressing Talent Recruitment and Retention Needs- Part Two.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Teamsters labor union, after negotiating significant wage, cost-of-living and other benefit increases from UPS, has also vowed to increase organizing efforts within existing transportation and logistics non-unionized workforces including Amazon.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Transportation Industry Labor Contracts Among other labor contracts scheduled for 2024 negotiations are: Canadian railroad workers involving CN Rail and Via Rail S. Labor contracts involving other key industry participants including Lockheed and engine supplier Pratt & Whitney , a division of RTX Corporation are upcoming this year.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

As a reminder, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has further announced the release of our second published research advisory in this series: The Importance of Supply Chain and Human Resources Strategy Alignment for Addressing Talent Recruitment and Retention Needs- Part Two. Strategy, planning and decision making.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

It is still critically important that Supply Chain employees understand the basics of how the Supply Chain works. This basic knowledge is essential because the Supply Chain experts are the ones who will define, design and shape the direction that Technology takes as it applies to the Digital Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2020

Customs experts are an often unsung, but important, part of strategic Logistics operations. On the Argentus blog, we support our recruitment business by shining the light on all things Supply Chain Management. On the Argentus blog, we support our recruitment business by shining the light on all things Supply Chain Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2020

Every part of your Supply Chain from suppliers, to logistics carriers to Distribution Centres, Manufacturers and Marketing channels must all have sufficient capacity to meet your needs. With the advent of the Digital Supply Chain professionals in the field need to know more than ever before and have a broader skill set.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 4, 2018

The first is supply chain strategy , especially in terms of its alignment with your overall business strategy. Your supply chain strategy should be closely aligned to business strategy because any improvement initiative you take should move your company closer to achieving its strategic goals.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The global wide transportation and logistics industry output contraction of 2023 taking an added economic toll on services providers and on certain service levels. However, efforts will take on different levels of prioritization among specific industries or businesses.

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