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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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate, Supply Chain Matters blog unveils part two of a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. Economic and Business Challenges Expected in 2023. Overall Themes for the Year 2023.

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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. Prediction Background.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Supply Chain predictions article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Gaughan at land-link.com. Digital Supply Chain Predictions. Subscribe Here!

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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

JANUARY 13, 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. In this posting we highlight our fourth prediction.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

Supply Chain Matters would like to call reader attention to a soon to be published added podcast episode. There is a growing belief that existing supply chain and talent management processes and technology need a rethink.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Argentus at [link] , a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Is Your Supply Chain Ready To Recover? Automation is one of the hotter topics in the supply chain community – as it is across the entire economy.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights the release of a second published research advisory on the Importance of supply chain and HR alignment for talent lifecycle needs. Strategy, planning and decision making. Management skills. Background. Availability of Part Two Research Advisory.

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Oracle SCM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

By Mike Mortson , CEO, Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply chain professionals are hiking their spending on supply chain innovation—substantially. How are firms responding to the pace of technology innovation and its impact on their SCM processes?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? When I started my career the term “Supply Chain” had just been coined. Now as I look back on my career virtually everything I did falls under the banner of Supply Chain management. Subscribe Here!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the formal declared end to the Covid-19 pandemic along with commenting on the industry supply chain learning that has emerged. From our perspectives, that statement should and will likely resonate among multi-industry supply chain professionals.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address. Mike Mortson.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A crucial part of successful procurement strategies is the art and science of negotiation. An important aim of successful negotiation strategies is to secure the best possible terms and value for the organization while maintaining a positive and productive relationship with the supplier.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Earlier this week, I attended the LogiPharma conference, a wonderful event for supply chain professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry. All-in-all, it was a great validation of my point of view about where the pharma industry is with regards to its supply chain challenges, maturity and where it needs to go.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog alerts its readers that Founder and Managing Director Bob Ferrari will be featured as a speaker in an upcoming GSI Next Level Supply Chain Podcast occurring on December 6. The podcast is titled: Realigning Your Supply Chain for Resiliency and Success. All rights reserved.

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BlueYonder

JULY 20, 2018

For the past eight years, I have been delivering lectures on supply chain management at the University of Texas at Dallas. Lately, I have noticed a step function change in students’ skills and competencies. How can an organization predict a delayed shipment and incorporate that into their supply planning?”

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BlueYonder

JULY 20, 2018

For the past eight years, I have been delivering lectures on supply chain management at the University of Texas at Dallas. Lately, I have noticed a step function change in students’ skills and competencies. How can an organization predict a delayed shipment and incorporate that into their supply planning?”

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

After reporting disappointing total production and vehicle delivery performance earlier this month , the formal reporting of Q3 quarterly financial performance disappointed on revenues, earnings, and on production and supply chain related challenges. percent, eroding $70 billion in market value.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 9, 2022

In late January , we announced availability of the first research advisory in this series , providing a focus on supply chain operational workforce challenges. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Check out The 5 Big Benefits of the Digital Supply Chain! There are many exciting advances in Technology these days! These technological advances will impact every aspect of our personal and working lives. And one area that will be driving these changes is Supply Chain! Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Quantum Leap to the Top 10 Supply Chain Skills of the Future! The phrase “Supply Chain Management” was originally coined by Keith Oliver in 1982 and subsequently gained increasing popularity as its usage was proliferated in books and language.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 22, 2019

Technologies Reshaping the Global Digital Supply Chain! Imagine what the future will look like in Supply Chain! There are articles which describe what the future of Supply Chain will be like in 2020, 0r 2025, or even 2030. Enabling Technologies. The “Don’t Touch” Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 20, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) The Digital Supply Chain , or Supply Chain 4.0, But even with established technologies the road to implementation can be challenging to say the very least. It is an extremely exciting time to be in Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Your Supply Chain Ready To Recover? Supply Chain Professionals, although not usually theatrical, also work in an environment in which they are managing a tremendous amount of risk. Supply Chain Risk Management. Types of Supply Chain Risk.

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Claritum

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The NfP also has a greater focus on adding social value to a supply chain. Particularly in the case of critical supply chains where there can be a very limited group of suppliers. Though they often underestimate the skills needed to deliver on new eProcurement technology. SKILLS LEVEL. MOTIVATION.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Most supply chain professionals are familiar with this game and the supply chain planning pitfalls it exposes. Collaboration across any two nodes of the supply chain will yield benefits to both parties. Live Supply Planning Collaboration & Analytics. What’s new about this?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. On the Argentus blog, we support our recruitment business by shining the light on all things Supply Chain Management. As part of this effort, every once in a while like to take the time to focus on one particular discipline within Supply Chain. Subscribe Here!

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Most supply chain professionals are familiar with this game and the supply chain planning pitfalls it exposes. Collaboration across any two nodes of the supply chain will yield benefits to both parties. Live Supply Planning Collaboration & Analytics. What’s new about this?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 8, 2018

They include individuals new to Supply Chain as well as Industry leaders and everyone in between. But they all have a common interest in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Leadership, Change Management, Human Resources, Transformation, and Technology. Supply Chain 4.0! Supply Chain 4.0

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 7, 2020

One area in which there is no shortage predictions is the supply chain. Simon Ellis, Vice President of IDC Manufacturing Insights, observes, “The supply chain continues to undergo almost unparalleled levels of change. Supply chain trends. Each trend emerges from a different Digital Age technology.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog provides an overview of our 2024 annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains. Talent and skills retention have indeed taken center stage.

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Kinaxis

MAY 16, 2019

The debate over whether technology is required to run supply chains is over. Looking around on day two of the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, AZ I see evidence of the world’s past innovation everywhere. Even in the confines of your Excel-driven supply chain.

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