By now, our readers have been catching-up on our global supply chain look back of predictions and events that occurred in 2011, as well as our corresponding Predictions for Global Supply Chains in 2012.  The year 2011 has proven to be a rather challenging one for supply chain teams from many perspectives, and 2012 looks to be just as challenging.  Many have risen to the challenges and some have succumbed.

As we approach the celebration for the calendar 2012 New Year, we should all take pause and reflect on the blessings of family, friends and professional career.  Much has been accomplished and we often do not take the time to celebrate.

We extend to all our Supply Chain Matters readers our best wishes for a prosperous, healthy, productive and beneficial New Year.

Bob Ferrari, Founder and Executive Editor

In late November this author penned a guest commentary on the Infosys Supply Chain Management blog that outlined our belief that retailers should anticipate different supply chain fulfillment capabilities for the upcoming 2011 holiday buying season.

Because of the reality of a rather challenging year of supply chain disruptions in 2011, we warned on the possibility of retailers not having the most popular and desired products the consumer wanted because suppliers would fall short of meeting holiday demand spikes.  We just posted an updated guest commentary, The Real Headline for the 2011 Holiday Buying Season- Need for Balancing Retailer Online and Fulfillment Process Investments, noting that initial evidence thus far, particularly what occurred at Best Buy again drive home the premise that investments in multi-channel operations (MCO )and responsive supply chain inventory management are often the best complement to effective multi-channel and online commerce plans.

Please share your own comments and observations on the Infosys Supply Chain Management blog..

Bob Ferrari

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