Rising Transportation Costs and Supply Chain Disruptions Precipitate Revisiting Sourcing Strategies- Part One
A two-part Ferrari Research Group Advisory commentary addresses why the groundswell of increased concerns being placed on supply chain disruption along with global and domestic transportation cost inflation will be the accelerant for the rethinking and realignment of industry supply chain sourcing strategies.
by Bob Ferrari 
2021 Global Supply Chain Realities- It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an editorial commentary reflecting on the eventual need for new thinking and different directions in supply chain sourcing and customer fulfillment.
by Bob Ferrari 
Global Production and Supply Chain Activity Noticeably Moderates in August 2021
Supply Chain Matters highlights August 2021 monthly global manufacturing and supply chain indices and trending relative to global supply chain activity levels which indicate growth moderation and deceleration and reinforce that global supply chains are more noticeably being impacted by combinations of severe constraints.
by Bob Ferrari 
Container Ship Backups Growing Worse in Key Ports
In this Supply Chain Matters commentary we highlight reports of container ship backups growing worse in key ports reflecting increased concerns about whether ongoing seasonal holiday surge inventory can meet expected arrival times.
by Bob Ferrari
July 2021 Production and Supply Chain Indices-Constraints and Disruption Abound
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights July 2021 global manufacturing and supply chain activity level reporting and current trending relative global product demand and supply network activity levels. The message remains that global supply chain activity levels and associated challenges remain at full throttle and warning signs are apparent.
by Bob Ferrari 
Supply Chain Matters Global Supply Chain News Capsule Follow-Up- July 16 2021
The Supply Chan Chain Matters blog provides an updated edition of our Global Supply Chain News Capsule. This series provides noteworthy news capsule updates to ongoing global supply chain and pandemic related news developments that we have previously highlighted for our readers.
by Bob Ferrari 
Container Ship Ever Given Finally Sets Sail But Precedent Has Occurred
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary on news of the release of the container ship Ever Given after four months of negotiations as to financial liability. What has transpired in four months has changed the overall market dynamics and added costs and service impacts will be felt by far broader market recipients.
by Bob Ferrari 
Q2-2021 Production and Supply Chain Indices Flash Warning Signs
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights June 2021 global manufacturing and supply chain activity level reporting and current trending relative global product demand and supply network activity levels. The message remains that global supply chain activity is now at full throttle and warning signs are apparent. While industry and global supply chains were the saviors of many businesses in 2020, the scenario is far different and far more challenging in 2021
by Bob Ferrari 
The State of Logistics: Change of Plan or Change of Thinking?
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides highlights of this week release of the Annual State of Logistics Report sponsored by CSCMP including an outside-in external perspective.
by Bob Ferrari 
Breaking News: U.S. and EU Agree to Suspend Commercial Aircraft Tariffs
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights today’s breaking news that the United States and the European Union have agreed to suspend a 17-year trade dispute regarding government subsidies to commercial aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing.
by Bob Ferrari
White House Announces Initial Findings of Executive Order Addressing U.S. Strategic Supply Chains
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s White House report addressing the next steps in the Biden Administration’s efforts in addressing four strategic supply chains. This week’s fact sheet summarizes a 100-day review of strategic supply chains and consequent next steps in this effort.
by Bob Ferrari
May 2021 Production and Supply Network Indices- Disruption Signs Escalate
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights May 2021 global manufacturing and supply chain activity level reporting and current trending relative global product demand and supply network activity levels. The message remains that global supply chain activity is now at full throttle and warning signs remain clearly apparent.
by Bob Ferrari 
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