Another China Based Lockdown and Supply Network Disruption- Implications and Call to Action
The Supply Chain Matters blog alerts readers to new lockdowns and disruptions occurring in parts of China, coupled with growing geo-political tensions. We further provide a call to action for boardrooms and senior business executives.
by Bob Ferrari 
When Government and Business Global Supply Chain Forces Can Collide
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an editorial perspective on political actions that occurred this week, specifically the State of the Union Address the release of a new U.S. Trade Policy agenda, and where government and global supply chain policies can either collide or align.
by Bob Ferrari
The Russia and Ukraine Conflict’s Implications on Industry Supply Chains
A Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary reflects on the ongoing Russia and Ukraine conflict, the implications for industry supply chains, and a need for the global community to pause and reflect.
by Bob Ferrari 
Start of 2022 -Global Production and Supply Chain Indices Subdued in January
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights January 2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels moving into 2022
by Bob Ferrari
Global Supply Chain Indices Upbeat at Close of 2021 But Challenges Continue
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights December 2021 and Q4 global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels moving into 2022.
by Bob Ferrari 
U.S. House Passes First Ocean Shipping Reform Act in Twenty Years
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a ramification of this year’s unprecedented U.S. port delays, the initial passage of U.S. legislation addressing needed reforms in ocean shipping practices and commerce.
by Bob Ferrari 
What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Expect in 2022 and Beyond
The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group thru its affiliate Supply Chain Matters blog provides a series of predictions focusing on what has occurred in 2021, and what themes industry supply chain management teams should expect in 2022 and beyond.
by Bob Ferrari
Global Economic Forecasts Portend Added Uncertainties for Supply Chain Management Teams
The Supply Chain Matters blog kicks off its annual supply chain predictions content series by highlighting two important forecasts for global economic growth.
by Bob Ferrari
Global Production and Supply Chain Activity Levels Stabilize in November
The Supply Chain Matters blog surveys November 2021 manufacturing and supply chain indices and current trending relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels.
by Bob Ferrari 
Boom in Carrier and Logistics Services Profitability Levels Amid Supply Chain Disruption
Supply Chain Matters updated news capsule highlights ongoing boom in carrier and logistics services provider profitability levels occurring amid unprecedented supply chain disruption. The need for added focus in overcoming lack of synchronization of supply chain execution movements and information flow.
by Bob Ferrari
Global Production and Supply Chain Activity More Challenged in October 2021
The Supply Chain Matters blog surveys October 2021 manufacturing and supply chain indices reporting current trending relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels.
by Bob Ferrari
Global Supply Chain Disruptions Are Now Harming Economic Growth
The Supply Chain Matters blog indicates this week will be recognized as a milepost. It is when global economists and financial institutions began to coalesce and formally quantify that continuous supply chain disruptions and inflationary forces, are doing harm to businesses and the global economy.
by Bob Ferrari 
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