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Welcome and About This Supply Chain Matters Blog
by Bob Ferrari | Apr 18, 2020 | About | 0 |
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 Trump Administration Moves Ahead with Added China Tariffs
by ferrariadmin | Jun 15, 2018 | Global Trade Issues, Global trade trends, Procurement and Sourcing, Sales and Operations Planning | 0 |
The Trump Administration has elected to move ahead with prior announced tariffs affecting select goods imported from China into the United States. Supply Chain Matters provides additional insights on impacts and action planning.
Read MoreNew Just Sayun Series- Supply Chain Management Social Media Landscapes
by ferrariadmin | Jun 15, 2018 | Supply Chain Technology, Supply Chain Technology Marketing | 0 |
The Supply Chain Matters blog debuts a new commentary focused column: Just Sayun. This is where, from time to time, we share observations and brief narratives of the global supply chain management landscape from an admittedly witty perspective.
Read MoreKinaxis- A Sustained Level Sponsor of the Supply Chain Matters Blog in 2018
by ferrariadmin | Apr 6, 2018 | Sales and Operations Planning, Supply Chain Control Tower, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Technology | 0 |
Supply Chain Matters announces to our global-based readership audience that Kinaxis will be a Sustained level sponsor of this independent thought leadership blog in 2018.
Read MoreU.S. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Activity Reaches 14 Year High: Once Again-Warning Signs
by ferrariadmin | Mar 2, 2018 | Sales and Operations Planning, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Transformation | 0 |
February 2018 data related to manufacturing and supply chain activity continues to reinforce a boom period. The indices for U.S. wide activity, particularly point to ongoing operational challenges occurring among multiple industry supply chains. While teams remain incredibly busy in day-to-day challenges, Supply Chain Matters again raises caution signs for the need to manage both tactical and strategic transformational needs.
Read MoreAnother Recognition for the Supply Chain Matters Blog
by ferrariadmin | Feb 1, 2018 | Blog Awards and Citations | 0 |
The Supply Chain Matters blog has been ranked 11th among Top 75 Supply Chain Management Web Sites compiled by web aggregator Feedspot.
Read MoreSpiking Air Freight Transportation Volumes are Warning Signs
by ferrariadmin | Jan 10, 2018 | Online Customer Fulfillment, Procurement and Sourcing, Sales and Operations Planning, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |
Industry and business media report spiking shipping volumes in trucking, air freight and other transportation routings. Logistics and transportation industry teams are naturally euphoric, and view such trends with high optimism. Industry supply chain teams and shippers need to view such trends as a huge Caution sign.
Read MoreConsider Being a Sponsor of Supply Chain Matters in 2018
by ferrariadmin | Jan 3, 2018 | Site Sponsorship Information | 0 |
With final planning for 2018 underway, why not consider the opportunity for being a sponsor of one of the top recognized thought leadership blogs in supply chain management. Opportunities for Supply Chain Matters sponsorship in 2018 are now available.
Read MoreInitial Estimates Point to a Positive Kickoff to the 2017 Holiday Fulfillment Period
by ferrariadmin | Nov 30, 2017 | Consumer Goods Focused Supply Chain, Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts, Online Customer Fulfillment, Retail Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |
Initial online and in-store retail shopping data relative to the five days spanning the 2017 Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday period indeed reflect a rather positive kickoff to this year’s holiday fulfillment period.
Read MoreReport of Production Glitches for the Newest Apple iPhone
by ferrariadmin | Sep 7, 2017 | High Tech and Consumer Electronics Supply Chain, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Product Lifecycle Management, Sales and Operations Planning, Supplier Management | 0 |
The Wall Street Journal reports that the pending newest edition of Apple’s iPhone has been dogged by production glitches resulting in a reported one week delay in production ramp-up.
Read MoreA New Look and Feel for the Supply Chain Matters Blog
by ferrariadmin | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 |
Supply Chain Matters informs readers to the unveiling of a totally new designed web site which takes advantage of the latest features of the WordPress content management system.
Read MoreSupply Chain Matters Shares Our Top Ten Blog Postings in 2016
by ferrariadmin | Apr 19, 2017 | Aerospace Supply Chain, B2B Supply Chain Business Network, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chain, Retail Supply Chain, Supply Chain Business Process, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Skills, Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Talent Management, Supply Chain Technology, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |
An annual tradition for the Supply Chain Matters blog has been to look back to the prior year’s...
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