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Global Supply Chain Challenges More Visible Along with Alignment Needs

by Bob Ferrari | Mar 19, 2021 | Manufacturing Strategies, Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts, Procurement and Sourcing, Sales and Operations Planning, Supply Chain Business Process, Supply Chain Management for Small and Medium Business, Supply Chain Performance, Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Technology, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

This Supply Chain Matters editorial reflects on existing global supply chain challenges and their differences from a year earlier. This includes the critical importance of continued aligned thinking, definition and direction setting in business process ehhancement and technology adoption strategies.

2021 Prediction: Escalating Global Transportation and Logistics Costs Require New Thinking

by Bob Ferrari | Feb 4, 2021 | Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Strategies, Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts, Procurement and Sourcing, Service-centered Supply Chains, Supply Chain Business Process, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Management for Small and Medium Business, Supply Chain Risk Management, Supply Chain Strategy, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via the Supply Chain Matters blog, highlights a specific 2021 prediction for industry supply chains: Escalating Global-wide Transportation and Logistics Costs Require New Thinking.

Maersk’s Q2 Financial Performance Provides Two Important Signposts

by ferrariadmin | Aug 18, 2017 | Controlling Supply Chain Costs, Procurement and Sourcing, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Risk Management, Transportation and Logistics | 1 |

A.P. Moeller Maersk reported its second quarter financial performance this week, and the results included two important signposts for industry supply chains. One relates to validation of double-digit increases in ocean container transport rates and the other is a stark reminder of the monetary risks related to cybersecurity.

U.S. West Coast Ports and Dockworkers Agree to Significant Labor Contract Extension

by ferrariadmin | Aug 7, 2017 | Global Trade Issues, Procurement and Sourcing, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

Last week, U.S. West Coast dockworkers agreed to extend their existing labor contract with port operators for an additional three years, setting-up a potential tense period of upcoming negotiations scheduled for U.S. East Coast dockworkers.