Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain | The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group

Efforts Underway to Expand COVID-19 Response Availability of Critically Needed Healthcare Products and Materials

by Bob Ferrari | Mar 23, 2020 | Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain, High Tech and Consumer Electronics Supply Chain, Industrial and diversified industry supply chain, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chain, Procurement and Sourcing, Service-centered Supply Chains, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Technology | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues in supporting the need for sharing of critical and important information related to multi-industry supply chain networks, and specifically supply chains of critically needed healthcare treatment personal protection and treatment materials needs. Both physical and digital response are coming together to try to address the shortage gaps.

Ethical Supply Chain Commitments- Amazon Under the Looking Glass

by Bob Ferrari | Nov 5, 2019 | Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain, Procurement and Sourcing, Social Responsibility Strategies for Global Supply Chains, Supply Chain Risk Management | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an industry example of the scoping and implications of Ethical Supply Chains Contrasting a Wall Street Journal report indicating that Amazon sells clothing produced at factories that other retailers shun, with Amazon’s statements that suppliers have broad meaning and scope.

The Lessons of Rent the Runway Span Beyond a Warehouse Disruption

by Bob Ferrari | Oct 11, 2019 | Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain, Online Customer Fulfillment, Retail Supply Chain, Service-centered Supply Chains, Supply Chain Business Process, Supply Chain Technology | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog explores the highly visible business disruption of Rent the Runway, and that the narrative and learning span far beyond a warehouse disruption, rather a highly integrated and proprietary technology model custom built for a unique business. This disruption was not limited to a one-time visible event, but to how a fast flying business prioritizes resources and decisions that balances both customer, business and shareholder needs.

Other Trade Developments Stemming from Last Week’s G-20 Trade Meeting

by Bob Ferrari | Jul 2, 2019 | Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain, China Supply Chain Strategy, Global Trade Issues, High Tech and Consumer Electronics Supply Chain, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights other noteworthy developments coming out of last week’s G-20 Summit meeting that will likely have some implications to global trade.

Athletic Footwear Manufacturer New Balance to Invest in U.S. Factory of the Future

by Bob Ferrari | Jun 25, 2019 | Additive manufacturing, Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain, Manufacturing Strategies, Supply Chain Strategy | 0 |

Athletic and leisure footwear manufacturer New Balance has advanced plans to build the company’s sixth footwear factory within the U.S. New England region.

Breaking- U.S. and Mexico Announce Bi-Lateral Trade Agreement

by ferrariadmin | Aug 27, 2018 | Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain, Automotive Supply Chain, Food and Beverage supply chain, Global Trade Issues, Global trade trends, Industrial and diversified industry supply chain, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Supply Chain Strategy | 0 |

Supply Chain Matters provides a breaking news commentary to our ongoing updates and insights related to global trade and tariff tensions. Both the U.S. and Mexico announced today a bi-lateral trade agreement paving the way for Canada to participate in a NAFTA replacement trade agreement. President Trump however, is calling for renaming of this agreement, to obliterate the former connotation.

Revisiting 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Six

by ferrariadmin | Dec 3, 2017 | Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management, Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chain, Procurement and Sourcing, Product Lifecycle Management, Retail Supply Chain, Supply Chain Disruption | 0 |

Supply Chain Matters concludes the series for self-scoring each of the 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of this year. In this Part Six final update, we revisit our industry-specific predictions related to B2C and Retail, Apparel and Footwear, Pharmaceutical and Drug supply chains.

A Declared Tough U.S. Stance Related to NAFTA Talks

by ferrariadmin | Nov 15, 2017 | Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain, Automotive Supply Chain, Consumer Goods Focused Supply Chain, Food and Beverage supply chain, Global Trade Issues, Industrial and diversified industry supply chain, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Supply Chain Strategy | 0 |

This week, United States Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross spoke to attendees of The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council indicating that the Trump Administration’s ongoing hardball strategy regarding ongoing North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks comes from perceived leverage over Canada and Mexico.

The Beginning of NAFTA Renegotiation Talks- Monitor and Be Prepared

by ferrariadmin | Aug 16, 2017 | Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain, Automotive Supply Chain, Food and Beverage supply chain, Global Trade Issues, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Supply Chain Risk Management, Supply Chain Strategy | 1 |

With the formal start of re-negotiations concerning the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), many industry supply chain teams should be monitoring developments and conducting ongoing analytical analysis and management education. There is a very narrow window for negotiators to come to a broad consensus of agreement.

Technology’s Impact on Industries Recognized as More Profound- Is the Supply Chain Prepared?

by ferrariadmin | May 30, 2017 | Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain, Automotive Supply Chain, Internet of Things, Retail Supply Chain, Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Transformation | 1 |

A blog commentary reflecting that change is underway across many industry sectors, one that was profound implications for businesses and their associated supply chains. Supply chain leaders must realize the same forces and threats and invest for required capabilities.

Vital Link in the Global Apparel Supply Chain- Third-Party Refurbishers

by ferrariadmin | Apr 13, 2017 | Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain, Procurement and Sourcing | 0 |

This Supply Chain Matters guest posting from Darn It describes the important role that a third-party refurbisher plays in global supply chain distribution and supplier fulfillment.

Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain Meets Industry 4.0 Adoption

by ferrariadmin | Apr 7, 2017 | Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain, Internet of Things, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain Strategy | 0 |

The apparel and footwear industry, one of the earliest adopters of global based, low-cost manufacturing outsourcing is now on the verge of adopting Industry 4.0 supply chain practices.

Category: Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain

Efforts Underway to Expand COVID-19 Response Availability of Critically Needed Healthcare Products and Materials

Other Trade Developments Stemming from Last Week’s G-20 Trade Meeting

Athletic Footwear Manufacturer New Balance to Invest in U.S. Factory of the Future

Breaking- U.S. and Mexico Announce Bi-Lateral Trade Agreement

Revisiting 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Six

A Declared Tough U.S. Stance Related to NAFTA Talks

The Beginning of NAFTA Renegotiation Talks- Monitor and Be Prepared

Technology’s Impact on Industries Recognized as More Profound- Is the Supply Chain Prepared?

Vital Link in the Global Apparel Supply Chain- Third-Party Refurbishers

Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain Meets Industry 4.0 Adoption

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