The Renewed Importance of Production Planning and Operational Excellence in the New Normal- Part Two
Supply Chain Matters provides the second in a multi-part series addressing the renewed importance of production planning and operational excellence in this very uncertain and constantly changing business environment.
by Bob Ferrari 
The Increased Importance of Production Planning and Scheduling in the New Normal
Supply Chain Matters provides the first in a multi-part series addressing the new importance of production planning and scheduling in this new and very uncertain normal of business.
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 
Hurricane Laura Makes Its Mark on Louisiana
The Supply Chain Matters blog updates readers on the impact of Hurricane Laura that impacted the U.S. Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast region.
by Bob Ferrari
Perspectives on B2B Supply Chain Network Provider Elemica’s Announced CEO Change
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides background and perspectives on B2B supply chain business network technology provider Elemica’s Announced CEO change this week.
by Bob Ferrari
Saluting COVID-19 Supply Chain Heroes: Employees of Braskem America Marcus Hook PA Facility
The Supply Chain Matters extends a salute to the employees of the Braskem petrochemical plant in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, who were profiled in a published report by The Washington Post for working 28 straight days around the clock, during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, to produce critically important polypropylene raw material used in the manufacture of medical PPE products including N95 grade masks
by Bob Ferrari 
August 9 2019 Edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech
The Supply Chain Matters blog features our August 9, 2019 Edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech, a brief synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership. This edition features announcements related to Elemica being acquired by Eurazeo, the Nike acquisition of Celect and IBM and Chainyard announcing a new Blockchain technology initiative.
by Bob Ferrari 
Supply Chain Matters Features This Week in Supply Chain Tech- January 18, 2019 Edition
The Supply Chain Matters blog features our This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech column, a brief synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news that occurred during the week of January 14, 2019. Included in this week’s highlights are noteworthy announcements from Infor, Microsoft, E2open, JDA Software, Elemica and Walmart.
by Bob Ferrari
Supply Chain Matters at Oracle Open World- Dispatch One
This week, Supply Chain Matters Executive Editor Bob Ferrari is attending the Oracle OpenWorld 2018 conference being held in San Francisco. Is this Dispatch One commentary, we highlight some of our initial impressions of Day One.
by Bob Ferrari
Computer Virus Temporarily Cripples Global Semiconductor Producer
A computer virus has reportedly impacted the operations of global semiconductor chip manufacturer TSMC. The report is yet another reinforcement to manufacturing and supply chain IT and operational teams that data and information security must remain a top priority.
by Barry Belotti
Postscript to the Kobe Steel Manufacturing Quality Falsification Scandal
Supply Chain Matters highlights the postscript of the October 2017 manufacturing quality falsification scandal involving Japan based Kobe Steel. This week came the resignation of this manufacturer’s CEO, along with resignation of five other executives including the head of the firm’s aluminum and copper division.
by Barry Belotti
Supply Chain Matters Attendance at 2018 Oracle Modern Supply Chain Experience Conference- Part One
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides live dispatches from the Oracle Modern Supply Chain Experience Conference held in San Jose California. Part One summarizes opening sessions.
by Barry Belotti 
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