Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

According to Deloitte Insights , 83% of digitally maturing companies use cross-functional teams to improve supply chain performance. Of course, the right training is key to the success of such initiatives, and can have a measurable impact on supply chain performance.

Buyer Training

Freightos

JULY 7, 2025

Below, we dive into their key takeaways and explore five practical ways to make your logistics data actionable, with insights grounded in industry trends and high-authority sources. The Logistics Data Challenge The logistics sector is awash with data, from shipment volumes and freight rates to sustainability metrics and supplier performance.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In today’s interconnected world, ethical sourcing has transitioned from a “nice-to-have” to a critical imperative for businesses across all sectors. This heightened awareness places a significant responsibility on procurement professionals to ensure that their supply chains align with ethical and environmental standards.

Optimal Sourcing

ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

Supply Chain Management – SCM – The Coordinated Process of Producing and Delivering Goods and Services from Suppliers to Consumers – Conceptual Illustration In todays rapidly evolving global marketplace, supply chain disruptions have become a regular occurrence.

Sourcing Strategies

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 9, 2025

Now in his 20th year at Louis Dreyfus Company, he focuses on practical, collaborative solutions that strengthen supply chain performance and partnerships. He holds degrees from Iowa State, Penn State, and Gonzaga, blending business, supply chain strategy, and leadership.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2025

Packaging systems play an integral role in supply chain operations, from manufacturing to distribution of products to end users. This supply chain article will focus on the importance of packaging in businesses to help you determine the best packaging systems for your brand. The first step is making a sustainable choice.

Packaging

RFgen

JUNE 23, 2025

AI is a powerful tool for modern supply chains , but it cannot operate effectively without a steady stream of high-quality, real-time data. Q: Saumya, why is mobile barcoding essential for AI in supply chains? Saumya: AI in supply chain operations depends on fast, accurate, and consistent data to make effective decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Arena Solutions

JULY 15, 2025

Supply chain disruptions have been hitting companies from all sides. Unprecedented tariff policy shifts, geopolitical instability, and natural disasters have all increased in recent years, causing unforeseen supply chain disruptions. Increase Supply Chain Agility: Take These Steps First 1.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Still, it can be just as disruptive to supply chain performance. Fleet management is a long game — budget cycles, replacement planning, technology roadmaps. Preventive maintenance derails, compliance filings are missed, and work orders begin piling up. Disruptions in decision-making.

Negotiating Skills

RFgen

APRIL 3, 2025

Introduction Today’s supply chain presents significant complexity and operates at an accelerated pace. Businesses increasingly encounter challenges in maintaining visibility and operational efficiency, especially as disruptionsfrom supply shortages to unexpected demand surgesbecome more frequent occurrences.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Effective lead time management is a critical factor in securing supply chain efficiency and cost control, since lead time represents the total time required for a product or material to move through the supply chain, as measured from the time of ordering to the time of delivery. What is Lead Time and Why Does it Matter?

Manufacturing Procurement

Arena Solutions

APRIL 1, 2025

The effectiveness of a supply chain can make or break a business. In recent years, manufacturers have experienced substantial supply chain disruptions , leading to material and labor shortages, quality issues, product delays, and low profit margins. of potential revenue growth 1.

Manufacturing Procurement

IQMS

MAY 22, 2023

Manufacturers are increasingly adopting the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve supply chain performance. Arguably, the greatest use of IoT and blockchain together is aimed at providing manufacturers greater insight and control across their supply chains. billion in 2022 to USD $1,809.04 billion in 2022 to $88.5

Optimal Sourcing

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Blue Yonder – A Leader in Supply Chain Management At Blue Yonder we are proud to announce that we have been recognized as a Leader in what we believe are three major areas by top industry analysts. Here’s a closer look at our recognitions and the impact they have on our clients. Those savings and efficiencies have continued to grow.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog provides both perspectives and self-rating observations regarding our January 2024 published Research Advisory- 2024 Predictions for Industry Global Supply Chains. Supply chain teams benefitted from such actions.

Predictive Analytics Software

QAD

APRIL 3, 2025

One of the most transformative tools in this regard includes, digital sourcing or also referred to as, e-sourcing applications. These digital platforms have revolutionized how businesses approach sourcing by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and fostering better supplier relationships.

Optimal Sourcing

My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

VRM can also include essential features such as vendor GL (General Ledger) setup, multiple contacts, email integration, multi-location management, and vendor notes—making it an even more powerful tool when integrated into ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and inventory software. Why is Vendor Relationship Management Important?

Vendor Strategies

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

Negotiate Pricing

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Global wide consumer electronics giant Apple is managing multiple supply chain influenced levers geared at enabling a successful holiday fulfilment quarter. Reportedly, planners are tapping component supply that is available in China. He promised to grow alongside Chinese companies and to contribute to supply chain development.

Sourcing Strategies

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization. What is supplier collaboration?

Cost Reduction Strategies

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As procurement and supply chain leaders seek to optimize performance, collaboration with suppliers becomes a strategic tool for creating value for the business. Ensuring that your suppliers understand your commitment to customer satisfaction will help build a more responsive and reliable supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing

SCMDOJO

MAY 29, 2025

Supply chains are the systems that move products from where they are made to where they are needed. Strong HSEQ practices can help supply chains avoid big problems that cost a lot of time and money. This makes HSEQ an essential part of keeping supply chains working well.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 13, 2025

Southern California Wildfires and Windstorm Client Alert Supply Chain Risk Alert Severe wildfires and windstorms have impacted Southern California since January 7, 2025. Exiger empowers clients to assess the impact of wildfires on their supply chain through cutting-edge visualization tools that map the geolocations of their suppliers.

California

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2025

The global wide consumer goods giant indicated intent to exit some product categories and brands among certain markets as part of this broader two-year restructuring plan. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2025, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. from China. All rights reserved.

Cost Reduction Strategies

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Introduction As global supply chains evolve, ensuring cost efficiency is crucial. One way to assess the cost performance of any function within the supply chain is through Cost Performance Index (CPI). What is the Cost Performance Index (CPI)? The research paper by Winanda et. A CPI of 0.83

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we want to alert our readers to an upcoming and rather timely podcast that will initially publish next week on this platform. This podcast is titled- What Supply Chain Leaders Should Anticipate in Leadership and Workforce Reskilling Needs in 2025.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 29, 2025

In the GE Aerospace earnings release there is mention that this supplier has addressed supply chain constraints, enabling a 26 percent increase in material inputs across priority supplier sites from the first half to second half of 2024. ” Candidly, this appears troublesome. Time will unfortunately be the determinant.

Aerospace

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2025

These tariffs will raise costs, disrupt supply chains, and force companies to rethink sourcing and logistics strategies. Businesses must act immediately to safeguard operations, contain financial risks, and maintain supply chain stability. or shift sourcing to Mexico and Canada under USMCA.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2025

Introduction and Purpose Since our inception as an independent supply chain management industry analyst advisory firm, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has published an annual predictions advisory. The context of our predictions includes a broad cross-functional umbrella of what is considered supply chain management.

Predictive Analytics Software

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2025

automakers have the option to add more domestic sourcing to major components to qualify for tariff free status. Implications for Automotive Industry Supply and Demand Dynamics As expressed in our prior highlighting of these continually changing U.S. The implication seems is that U.S. All rights reserved.

Industry

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 20, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights two noteworthy developments concerning Foxconn that are related to the ongoing tariff war tensions surrounding global supply networks. With that declaration, Nvidia indicated revised plans involving the production of Advanced AI servers worth $500 billion in the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 26, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights for our readers, particularly business and supply chain leaders, a published report that cites evidence of increased global-wide protectionism. In 2020, multiple industry supply chains were significantly tested with simultaneous product demand and supply network disruptions.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on todays milestone of U.S. import tariffs are being planned for the beginning of April, in addition to threatened tariffs on automotive, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and agricultural industry specific segments. import tariffs taking effect for steel and aluminum imports.

Manufacturing Procurement

Silvon Software

MAY 6, 2025

They need visibility across multiple internal systemslike ERP, CRM, and financial platformsand even external sources shared with suppliers, partners, and customers. Modern platforms pull data from a wide array of sources: ERPs, relational databases, Excel files, cloud apps, third-party providers, and beyond. Why does that matter?

Prescriptive Analytics Software

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2025

Supply Chain Matters has provided various prior commentaries directed at assisting industry supply chain management teams to plan and/or assess the impacts of the ever increasing geo-political developments coupled with the Trump Administration ’s efforts to invoke added tariffs on multitudes of countries.

Scenario Planning

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2025

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of EV auto maker Teslas Q4 and 2024 financial performance. We do so from a supply chain, production and new product management lens. Of that total, upwards of 1.7 million vehicles.

Material Savings

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2025

Supply Chain Matters provides readers with our summary highlights and perspectives relative to supply chain assessments as reported by various published global wide PMI indices. The action was attributed to efforts to front-load higher prices and expected supply chain disruption. tariff initiatives.

Manufacturing Procurement