U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs
Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S. freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. That stated, there are some new signs of optimism.
by Bob Ferrari 
Global Production and Supply Chain Activity Levels Unchanged in April 2023
Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of April 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which continue to reinforce a state of contraction level stabilization within global supply chain networks. Some good news is that the reported data reinforces that global supply chain wide pressures have eased considerably.
by Bob Ferrari 
Airbus to Double China Based Final Assembly Aircraft Output
Supply Chain Matters highlights reports indicating that Europe based Airbus will double China based aircraft final assembly output by 2024.
by Bob Ferrari 
Upcoming Special MIT CTL Crossroads Event
Supply Chain Matters highlights the upcoming MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics Crossroads 2023 event, along with the opportunity to attend in person at a discounted rate.
by Bob Ferrari
Supply Chain Volatility Indexes Moderate in February
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two February 2023 published indexes of supply chain volatility both reflecting moderation of disruption and higher logistics costs. This commentary provides a follow on to our published highlights of February’s global wide PMI activity levels.
by Bob Ferrari 
Considerations for China Plus Supply Chain Sourcing Actions
Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers added indications that China Plus materials supply or production strategies are garnering increased attention from businesses large and small.
by Bob Ferrari
Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Stabilize in February
Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Such a state can imply a breather, a turning point, or pending fundamental shifts.
by Bob Ferrari 
AmCham Survey Indicates China Strategic Investment is a Lesser Priority
Supply Chain Matters highlights published findings from a recent survey conducted among U.S. based companies doing business within, or sourcing supply chain materials and production within China. The results are revealing and yet point out the delicate balance underway to de-risk supply network exposures in the country while maintaining an access to China’s markets.
by Bob Ferrari
Realties of Declining Global Trade and Transport Rates More Evident
Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023.
by Bob Ferrari 
Breaking: Maersk and MSC Jointly Announce Discontinuance of the 2M Alliance
Supply Chain Matters highlights a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams.
by Bob Ferrari 
Availability of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Advisory
The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces availability of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory
by Bob Ferrari
Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Four
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. In this posting we highlight our specific prediction which addresses the global transportation and logistics industry segments in the coming year.
by Bob Ferrari 
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