Amid Optimistic Holiday Retail Sales Forecasts –Time for Execution
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights three published forecasts addressing expected retail sales for this holiday fulfillment period, along with the likely implications for supply chain management teams
by Bob Ferrari 
Rising Transportation Costs and Supply Chain Disruptions Precipitate Revisiting Sourcing Strategies- Part One
A two-part Ferrari Research Group Advisory commentary addresses why the groundswell of increased concerns being placed on supply chain disruption along with global and domestic transportation cost inflation will be the accelerant for the rethinking and realignment of industry supply chain sourcing strategies.
by Bob Ferrari 
Time for Supply Chain Management and Business Leaders to Address Realities and New Thinking
The purpose of this Supply Chain Matters editorial perspective is to clarify the now more visible realities of global based supply chain management, procurement, manufacturing and logistics teams.
The ongoing challenges and cascading disruptive events whether man-made or natural disaster related have become far more visible and sobering across global markets. It is time for supply chain leaders, if they have not done so thus far, to take a step back to assess the bigger picture particularly related to supply network resiliency, product management strategies and the ongoing physical and mental health of work teams.
by Bob Ferrari 
Precision Planning and Inventory Management Now Essential for Retailers and Wholesalers
The Supply Chain Matters blog share the belief as to why precision planning and inventory management will be crucial for retail focused supply chain management teams over the coming four months.
by Bob Ferrari 
2021 Prediction: Escalating Global Transportation and Logistics Costs Require New Thinking
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.
by Bob Ferrari
What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Expect in the Coming Year: Global Supply Network Challenges Remain with Resiliency Strategies Essential
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.
by Bob Ferrari 
COVID-19 Global Supply Network Sourcing- Where Do We Go From Here?
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides a multi-industry supply network commentary regarding the brewing business and political influences of policies related to domestic manufacturing and near-shored supply networks among certain industries. Shared are additional thoughts related to assembling the best experts in industry supply sourcing and process technologies to effect more positive outcomes in the post-COVID 19 environment.
by Bob Ferrari 
