The Supply Chain Matters blog welcomes new readers and provides a background of what this blog is about, the focus of our content coverage areas and topics. We especially welcome new visitors during the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic seeking added knowledge and insights on industry and global supply chain impacts and implications.
Read MoreThe Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an executive order signed by U.S. President Joe Biden that calls for the review of the global supply chains utilized in four key industries to determine whether U.S. firms are too reliant on certain global suppliers.
Read MoreThe Supply Chain Matters blog updates readers on a lawsuit filed in December 2020 by Blue Yonder alleging patent infringement against arch-rival Kinaxis, Inc.
Read MoreThe Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update regarding the discordant number of events affecting commercial aircraft manufacturer Boeing much of which stems from the aerospace company’s troubled corporate culture. The difference is that now industry watchers are voicing overt concerns.
Read MoreThe Supply Chain Matters blog features a summary capsule of developments directly relative to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for multi-industry supply chains.
Read MoreThe Supply Chain Matters blog provides reference to three insightful reports addressing both the ongoing COViD-19 vaccine production ramp-up, as well as Apple’s successes in managing its China based outsourced supply network.
Read MoreThe Supply Chain Matters blog highlights the reported financial and operational performance for global retailer Walmart in the latest quarter and how the global retailer is redoubling investments in online fulfillment capabilities.
Read MoreThe Supply Chain Matters blog provides a further example of how global transportation carriers have benefited from the significant surge in shipping volumes as well as more leveraged use of technology and business practices to meter capacity availability.
Read MoreThe Supply Chain Matters blog provides readers a stark reminder that natural disaster events remain a supply chain disruption risk in addition to the ongoing COVID-19 related disruptions.
Read MoreThe Supply Chain Matters blog highlights revelations of Amazon’s acquisition of start-up online services provider Selz which caters to small and growing online sellers.
Read MoreThe Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via the Supply Chain Matters blog, highlights a specific 2021 prediction for industry supply chains: Increased Investment, IPO or M&A Activity Within the Supply Chain Management Technology Landscape.
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