Airbus Tackles the Challenges of Renewed Production and Aircraft Delivery Plans
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights candid remarks from the CEO of Airbus on tackling the challenges of renewed production and aircraft delivery plans. We share added perceptions on the need for rethinking and new directions that are implied. for the industry’s product demand and supply networks.
by Bob Ferrari 
This Week’s Hannover Messe Conference- The Presence of Rivals
In this Supply Chain Matters commentary we focus on the Hannover Messe technology conference and the presence of two rivals with differing messaging and go-to-market strategies.
by Bob Ferrari 
Foxconn Provides Clearer Indication of the Role of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Facility
The Supply Chain Matters blog updates readers on recent statements from Foxconn Technology’s Chairman regarding the role of the Wisconsin manufacturing complex
by Bob Ferrari 
Lean Manufacturing for Today’s Customer-Driven Supply Chain
The Supply Chain Matters blogs provides a guest blog contribution from Richard Lebovitz describing how new Lean thinking, artificial intelligence and connected factory management will lead the new age of manufacturing.
by Bob Ferrari
What to Expect in the New Normal- Fostering More Connected Manufacturing and Supply Network Synchronization
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides added depth to a 2021 prediction for multi-industry supply chains: The need for fostering more connected manufacturing and supply network synchronization.
by Bob Ferrari 
2021 Predictions: Fostering Connected Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operational Synchronization
The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via the Supply Chain Matters blog, highlights a specific 2021 prediction for industry supply chains: Fostering Connected Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operational Synchronization.
by Bob Ferrari 
The Digital Transformation of Capacity Planning Management
Supply chain management technology industry analyst Bob Ferrari addresses the digital transformation of capacity planning management in either process or discrete manufacturing settings, in the context of new definitions, thinking and direction.
by Bob Ferrari
Reshoring of Medical PPE Production in the United States- Jabil’s Response
n this Supply Chain Matters blog, we provide added highlights of one contract manufacturer’s effort, that being Jabil, to respond and support the added domestic production of medical personal protective equipment (PPE) needs within the United States.
by Bob Ferrari
Commercial Aerospace Industry Update- Contrast in Strategy and Outlook
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides and updated industry-focused commentary focused on the commercial aircraft industry business, aircraft demand and supply chain challenges. One manufacturer has stood out for its customer collaboration and more agile supply chain capabilities.
by Bob Ferrari
Supply Chain Meets the Board Room- Getting the Sense of the Broader Business Picture
Supply chain industry analyst Bob Ferrari highlights a recent supply chain technology conference featuring a Harvard Business School professor, and how current and future supply chain management leaders need to understand and advocate in the language of broader business strategy and outcomes.
by Bob Ferrari
Kimberly-Clark’s Newly Appointed Chief Supply Chain Officer- A Diversified Background with Manufacturing Depth
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights the appointment of Kimberly-Clark’s new Chief Supply Chain Officer and the significance of his background and leadership skills.
by Bob Ferrari 
Healthcare Supply Chains- The Critical Link in COVID-19 Virus Containment and Treatment: What Have We Learned and a Call to Action
Supply Chain Matters Editor Bob Ferrari provides added editorial focus to healthcare related supply chains as the critical link in ongoing COVID-19 virus containment and treatment needs. This commentary is a call to action for sharing acquired learning ad addressing the process and technology needs of future healthcare supply networks.
by Bob Ferrari 
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