Bob Ferrari

Global supply chain influencer, thought leader, consultant, blogger and Independent Industry Analyst. Consult on social media based marketing strategies.

[Bob Ferrari @bob_ferrari]

This week we announced availability of our latest @SC_Matters_Blog Podcast episode: Risk Megatrends for #SupplyChain Management Teams in 2024. Our invited thought leader guest is Bindiya Vakil, Co-Founder of @Resilinc https://t.co/bKAiyR7TPO

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As industry #SupplyChain teams continue to support end of year customer fulfillment and business performance needs, the focus shifts toward 2024. We share the five themes from predictions on what to anticipate. https://t.co/KN1JCwF5iF

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This NRF released its updated 2023 holiday forecast for anticipated #retail #onlineshopping spending. The headline is pre-pandemic level growth of 3-4 percent and online and non-store growth of between 7-9 percent. Indeed a muted holiday spend period. https://t.co/SXJt3Md1eL

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As if commercial aircraft #SupplyChains did not have their own set of component availability challenges, now there are concerns focused on a UK supplier allegedly falsifying engine parts documentation. #procurement #plm https://t.co/brWrWSYllq

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On Supply Chain Matters we posted our third update regarding the UAW strike impacting big three automakers. Implications and tensions are growing with each day. #SupplyChain #manufacturing https://t.co/UDTtNll1qh

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Breaking and troubling news for commercial aircraft industry #SupplyChains- Pratt Engine Issues Far more Expansive. Requires a 3 year fix program with as much as 650 aircraft parked in the first part of 2024. #manufacturing #procurement https://t.co/9o22wtMDae

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In the second of a four-part #supplychain tech market education series I profile #SupplyChain #logistics Control Layer Technology Applied in Large Consumer Products Company in warehouse orchestration. https://t.co/Bc9t9T3GMk

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Last week I highlighted two senior executive departures at EV automaker Tesla both of whom were being positioned as key executive spokespersons on business and #supplychain #manufacturing strategy. https://t.co/UHcuGvTmuV

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Rivian Automotive's latest quarterly and operational performance indicates to us that the EV maker has finally done its #SupplyChain and #manufacturing efficiency homework. Now comes consistent execution of business milestones. https://t.co/O7Iux0vqub

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As you continue with summer air travel you might be interested that aircraft engine reliability and available supply concerning Pratt engines will likely impact Airbus aircraft delivery output this year. #SupplyChain #manufacturing https://t.co/oFfJVeDaiW

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Last week I penned a posting reflecting on the increased signs of weaknesses in China , a changing global trade picture and the impact on industry #SupplyChains #procurement #logistics https://t.co/NE6pyrDVLz

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Last week on @SC_Matters_Blog we highlighted latest quarterly financial reporting from high tech industry #SupplyChain bellwether suppliers Samsung Electronics and TSMC. High tech firms still adjusting to constrained demand levels. https://t.co/Rct1rPnLzh

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Penned a commentary last week regarding added alerts to our warming earth and the need to step-up #SupplyChain decarbonization and mitigation efforts. https://t.co/cvAexTIXCA

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Penned highlights and added perceptions to reported June and Q2-2023 PMI indices. Overall the level of contraction is now more widespread and leading indicator indices point to added warning signs for #SupplyChain #procurement teams in the coming quarter. https://t.co/QTNvggvMjh

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As #SupplyChain professionals take time to wind down and celebrate the 4th of July holiday, have a listen to our latest podcast episode with MIT CTL Director Yossi Sheffi as he discusses takeaways from his latest book: AI and the Future of Work https://t.co/ubqpZvyzro

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We have a rather special @SC_Matters_Blog podcast episode releasing next week. My guest is @YossiSheffi and the topic is #SupplyChains, AI and the Future of Work including generative AI. #supplychaintech https://t.co/YJCHorWkg2

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Kinexons23 customer conference is underway in Nashville.

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Our @SC_Matters_Blog commentary highlighting athletic footwear provider New Balance's added plans for added U.S. #manufacturing. An agile and resilient supply network strategy. #procurement https://t.co/RYTtVTYVqC

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Highlighting a survey that points to little signs of traditional peak period ocean container demand. Retailer indications are for a likely muted holiday sales period as well. #logistics #planning #SupplyChain https://t.co/hVr06Rabza

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On @SC_Matters_Blog last week we highlighted The World Bank's revised June forecast that slightly increased GDP output expectations for this year but reduced forecast output for 2024. Industry #SupplyChain will need to be cautious on planning. https://t.co/OZIMs0eq8L