Continued Disruption and Added Cost Inflation Reflected in Key Global Transportation and Logistics Indices in March and Q1 2022
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension of our monthly summary and assessment of global supply chain activity with the inclusion of key March and Q1-2022 transportation and logistics indices.
by Bob Ferrari 
Founder Bob Ferrari Featured in Latest Episode of Burning Platform Video
The Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to another appearance of supply chain technology influencer Bob Ferrari on the Analyst Cam Burning Platform video series discussing a wide array of global supply chain, business, and technology topics.
by Bob Ferrari 
Rising Transportation Costs and Supply Chain Disruptions Precipitate Revising Sourcing Strategies- Part Two
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
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 
Ford Motor Company’s New Chief Technology and Embedded Systems Officer
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights Ford Motor’s appointment of a new chief technology and embedded systems officer from the ranks of high tech industry icons and the subsequent implications for automotive industry product design and supply chain networks.
by Bob Ferrari 
Time for Supply Chain Management and Business Leaders to Address Realities and New Thinking
The purpose of this Supply Chain Matters editorial perspective is to clarify the now more visible realities of global based supply chain management, procurement, manufacturing and logistics teams.
The ongoing challenges and cascading disruptive events whether man-made or natural disaster related have become far more visible and sobering across global markets. It is time for supply chain leaders, if they have not done so thus far, to take a step back to assess the bigger picture particularly related to supply network resiliency, product management strategies and the ongoing physical and mental health of work teams.
by Bob Ferrari 
Voices for New Thinking in Automotive Semiconductor Sourcing, Planning and Manufacturing Grow More Vocal
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides a commentary indicating that the voices for new thinking in automotive semiconductor supply sourcing, planning and manufacturing are growing more vocal.
by Bob Ferrari 
Ford Motor Company’s Shift to Make-to-Order Customer Fulfillment
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides a commentary on Ford Motor and the auto manufacturer’s decision to shift to a partial make-to-order customer fulfillment and distribution strategy for U.S. customers. We applaud Ford’s decision and trust that other automakers will initiate similar new thinking of traditional manufacturing and supply chain practices.
by Bob Ferrari
Tesla’s Q2 Financial Results- Eluding Semiconductor Shortage But Challenges Remain
The Supply Chain Matters blog reflects on electric auto maker Tesla’s Q2-2021 financial and supply chain operational performance. Increasingly, as other industry players move more towards electrically powered vehicles, there will likely be a need to alter the industry’s manufacturing and vehicle distribution strategies with consideration for leaner finished vehicles or make to order strategies.
by Bob Ferrari
When Your CFO Gets Directly Involved in Direct Materials Procurement Decisions
The Supply Chain Matters blog cites a report indicating direct CFO involvement in component buying decisions related to short supply semiconductors. Editor Bob Ferrari draws a parallel to required new thinking is this new normal of business and supply chain management decision making.
by Bob Ferrari 
Supply Chain Matters Podcast Episode 13- New Manifestations of Lean and Connected Manufacturing with Richard Lebovitz
The Supply Chain Matters blog announces availability of Podcast Episode 13- New Manifestations of Lean and Connected Manufacturing. Moderator Bob Ferrari speaks with Richard Lebovitz, widely recognized thought leader in lean thinking and just-in-time manufacturing processes and the Founder and CEO of Austin Texas based LeanDNA.
by Bob Ferrari
Upcoming Supply Chain Matters Podcast- New Manifestations of Lean and Connected Manufacturing
The Supply Chain Matters blog alerts readers to an upcoming podcast: New Manifestations of Lean Thinking and Connected Manufacturing, with lean thinking thought leader and expert, Richard Lebovitz, Founder and CEO of LeanDNA.
by Bob Ferrari 
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