Category: Procurement and Sourcing

China’s Economic and Manufacturing Growth in 2020 Was Impressive

by Bob Ferrari | Jan 18, 2021 | Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management, China Supply Chain Strategy, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Supply Chain Strategy, Transportation and Logistics | 0

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights today’s reports that China was the only major economy to demonstrate positive economic growth in the year 2020.

Geely and Foxconn Form Automobile Contract Manufacturing Partnership

by Bob Ferrari | Jan 14, 2021 | Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management, Automotive Supply Chain, China Supply Chain Strategy, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Product Lifecycle Management, Service-centered Supply Chains, Supply Chain Strategy | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights for automotive and consumer electronics supply chain management audiences a report of a strategic partnership for electric vehicle contract manufacturing services.

Airbus and Boeing 2020 Full Year Operational Performance- Quite a Contrast

by Bob Ferrari | Jan 13, 2021 | Aerospace Supply Chain, Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Product Lifecycle Management, Service-centered Supply Chains, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Performance | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters highlights the 2020 operational performance of commercial aircraft manufacturer’s Airbus and Boeing, along with challenges and opportunities for the coming year.

Semiconductor-Driven Component Shortages Impact Global Auto Producers

by Bob Ferrari | Jan 8, 2021 | Automotive Supply Chain, High Tech and Consumer Electronics Supply Chain, Procurement and Sourcing, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Planning | 1

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights reports of growing semiconductor-driven component shortages impacting certain global automotive producers.

Amazon Secures Added Wide-Body Air Cargo Aircraft

by Bob Ferrari | Jan 8, 2021 | Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts, Online Customer Fulfillment, Procurement and Sourcing, Retail Supply Chain, Service-centered Supply Chains, Transportation and Logistics | 1 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an announcement that online retail platform and logistics services provider Amazon is acquiring an additional 11 used wide body aircraft for use in the Amazon Air fleet.

Year-End Global Supply Chain Activity Reflects Record Momentum But Noteworthy Signs of Caution

by Bob Ferrari | Jan 6, 2021 | China Supply Chain Strategy, Global trade trends, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Sales and Operations Planning, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation and Logistics | 0

The Supply Chain Matters blog reviews December 2020 global manufacturing and supply chain activity level reporting to highlight observations and perspectives relative global product demand and supply network activity levels.

COVID-19 Healthcare Supply Chain Disruption News Capsule- January 5 2020

by Bob Ferrari | Jan 5, 2021 | Inventory Management, Manufacturing Strategies, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chain, Procurement and Sourcing, Service-centered Supply Chains, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Execution, Supply Chain Performance, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides its January 5, 2021 bi-weekly capsule of COVID-19 coronavirus news reports that have implications for industry supply chains. This capsule is provided to assist industry supply chain management teams in efforts to keep updated on noteworthy developments.

Tesla Reports Q4 and 2020 Full Year Operational Performance

by Bob Ferrari | Jan 3, 2021 | Automotive Supply Chain, Procurement and Sourcing, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Performance | 0

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights electric auto maker Tesla’s final 2020 quarterly and full year operational performance.

The Brexit Period Begins for Industry Supply Chains

by Bob Ferrari | Dec 31, 2020 | Global trade trends, Procurement and Sourcing, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Management for Small and Medium Business, Supply Chain Risk Management, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights the milestone of a formal Brexit trade agreement beginning on the first day of 2021.

Another Report of Troubling Labor Concerns Involving an Apple Supplier

by Bob Ferrari | Dec 30, 2020 | Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management, High Tech and Consumer Electronics Supply Chain, Procurement and Sourcing, Product Lifecycle Management, Social Responsibility Strategies for Global Supply Chains, Sustainability in Supply Chain | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights for readers yet another recent report of alleged labor abuse concerning an Apple iPhone supplier.

What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Expect in the Coming Year: Global Supply Network Challenges Remain with Resiliency Strategies Essential

by Bob Ferrari | Dec 29, 2020 | Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management, China Supply Chain Strategy, Global Trade Issues, Global trade trends, High Tech and Consumer Electronics Supply Chain, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Product Lifecycle Management, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Management for Small and Medium Business, Supply Chain Risk Management, Supply Chain Strategy | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides Part Three highlights of the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group’s 2021 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains, summarizing global supply management outlooks for the coming year.

What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Expect in the Coming Year: Global Economic and Financial Forecasts

by Bob Ferrari | Dec 28, 2020 | Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management, Controlling Supply Chain Costs, Procurement and Sourcing, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Execution, Supply Chain Management for Small and Medium Business, Supply Chain Strategy, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides Part Two highlights of the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group’s 2021 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains, summarizing global economic and business outlooks for the coming year.

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Category: Procurement and Sourcing

China’s Economic and Manufacturing Growth in 2020 Was Impressive

Geely and Foxconn Form Automobile Contract Manufacturing Partnership

Airbus and Boeing 2020 Full Year Operational Performance- Quite a Contrast

Semiconductor-Driven Component Shortages Impact Global Auto Producers

Amazon Secures Added Wide-Body Air Cargo Aircraft

COVID-19 Healthcare Supply Chain Disruption News Capsule- January 5 2020

Tesla Reports Q4 and 2020 Full Year Operational Performance

The Brexit Period Begins for Industry Supply Chains

What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Expect in the Coming Year: Global Supply Network Challenges Remain with Resiliency Strategies Essential

What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Expect in the Coming Year: Global Economic and Financial Forecasts

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