Global Production and Supply Chain Activity Levels Stabilize in November
The Supply Chain Matters blog surveys November 2021 manufacturing and supply chain indices and current trending relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels.
by Bob Ferrari 
2021 Cyber Monday and Full Weekend Holiday Sales Are Muted
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights published data on the 2021 Cyber Monday, Black Friday and Thanksgiving holiday shopping period. We further provide perspectives on the implications and what to expect in December.
by Bob Ferrari 
Amazon in the News- Union Vote Do Over and Largest US Delivery Services Provider Prediction
In this Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up posting, we highlight two noteworthy developments concerning online retail platform provider Amazon.com. They include Amazon worker labor union vote do over and a bold prediction close at hand, that being the largest U.S. parcel services provider.
by Bob Ferrari
U.S. Federal Trade Commission Launches Inquiry on Supply Chain Disruptions
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s actions taken by the Federal Trade Commission, along with another White House meeting, each focused on ongoing supply chain disruptions.
by Bob Ferrari
Thanksgiving and Black Friday Holiday Sales as Expected Thus Far
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights initial reports of 2021 Thanksgiving and Balack Friday holiday sales and their implications on retail supply chains
by Bob Ferrari
Following the Money Trail in Exploding Global Transportation Costs
This Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow Up reinforces our previous stream of commentaries focused on the steep rise in global transportation costs and the implications of this trend.
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
The Countdown to Holiday Fulfillment Execution Has Begun
The Supply Chain Matters blog reflects on industry supply chain preparedness just one week before 2021’s largest online shopping holiday promotions, along with the takeaways from preparations thus far.
by Bob Ferrari
The 2021 China Singles Day Shopping Holiday Provides Mixed Results
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights the globe’s singular largest online shopping event, that being the 2021 China Singles Day shopping festival that occurred this week.
by Bob Ferrari
Biden Speaks with CEOs on Ongoing Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Supply Chain Matters highlights President Biden’s meeting this week with CEOs on the ongoing supply chain bottlenecks impacting holiday consumer fulfillment concerns. We note that added fixes and required efforts are going to take additional months to resolve.
by Bob Ferrari
Boom in Carrier and Logistics Services Profitability Levels Amid Supply Chain Disruption
Supply Chain Matters updated news capsule highlights ongoing boom in carrier and logistics services provider profitability levels occurring amid unprecedented supply chain disruption. The need for added focus in overcoming lack of synchronization of supply chain execution movements and information flow.
by Bob Ferrari 
Retailers Reportedly Taking More Direct Control of Online Customer Fulfillment
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights developments indicating that large online and brick and mortar retailers are taking more direct control of online and in-store physical warehouse facilities as well as inventory management.
by Bob Ferrari 
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